Discussions on R.Madhavan

Object of Desire ....................
Maddy Maddy ....Oh Oh Maddy.....

a cute face in the Film Industry ...... Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ....

Ithu maddy threada irrukalam..athukunu Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ennabathu ellam konjam over. Not That Way

adhaane

From: Wibha on Wed Mar 28 19:11:43 2007.

Object of Desire ....................
Maddy Maddy ....Oh Oh Maddy.....

a cute face in the Film Industry ...... Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ....

Ithu maddy threada irrukalam..athukunu Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ennabathu ellam konjam over. Not That Way

maddy's acting is actually as gud as kamal's. but mayb not in dance......................

From: Sinthiya on Wed Mar 28 23:00:58 2007.

ginga wrote:

Sinthiya, have u heard the song aarya(title song) from the movie Aarya? I think your name appears in that. Listen to it.

hehe...yeah i heard my name in that song... ...

Wibha wrote:

maddy's acting is actually as gud as kamal's. but mayb not in dance......................

pls no comparison... ...arshi, very nice avatar of Sidharth

From: MADDY on Wed Mar 28 23:58:43 2007.

Object of Desire ....................
Maddy Maddy ....Oh Oh Maddy.....

a cute face in the Film Industry ...... Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ....

Ithu maddy threada irrukalam..athukunu Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ennabathu ellam konjam over. Not That Way

maddy's acting is actually as gud as kamal's. but mayb not in dance......................

Madhavan is Madhavan.........i and many Maddy fans like him for being himself........

yes he has learned many things from Kamalji and Mani sir, but still he maintains his uniqueness - THATS MADDY's STYLE .....

From: thamizhvaanan on Thu Mar 29 0:13:29 2007.

sithiya wrote:

Director Seeman and Madhavan had earlier combined to give a blockbuster in Thambi. Vidyasagar had scored music for the film.
From: MADDY on Thu Mar 29 0:17:41 2007.

thamizhvaanan wrote:

sithiya wrote:

Director Seeman and Madhavan had earlier combined to give a blockbuster in Thambi. Vidyasagar had scored music for the film.

just to clarify, its a claim made by Indiglitz and not by madhavan himself......

From: Sinthiya on Thu Mar 29 0:26:49 2007.

Director Seeman and Madhavan had earlier combined to give a blockbuster in Thambi. Vidyasagar had scored music for the film.

thamizhvaanan wrote:

sithiya wrote:

yeah so what?

...the movie was a success...

From: ginga on Thu Mar 29 3:41:26 2007.

Object of Desire ....................
Maddy Maddy ....Oh Oh Maddy.....

a cute face in the Film Industry ...... Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ....

Ithu maddy threada irrukalam..athukunu Kamal Hassan oda direct shishyan ennabathu ellam konjam over. Not That Way

In my opinion, an actor should do all kind of roles including comic roles. Madhavan definitely stands next to kamal in that. Even vikram doesn't suit comic roles. Have u seen the movie king? So, kamal hassan's direct shisyan can be definitely accepted.

From: selvakumar on Thu Mar 29 3:48:41 2007.

MADDY wrote:

just to clarify, its a claim made by Indiglitz and not by madhavan himself......

I remember Indiaglitz was a media partner for Thambi IF I amnotwrong
From: joe on Thu Mar 29 4:00:23 2007.

I think Madavan has good acting skills .But to become kamal shishyan, he needs to be more versatile ,energetic ,out of lover boy image and screen presence
From: NOV on Thu Mar 29 4:09:29 2007.

I hope Madhavan remains himself and never becomes a sishyan of Kamal or anyone else.
From: joe on Thu Mar 29 4:11:59 2007.

NOV wrote:

I hope Madhavan remains himself and never becomes a sishyan of Kamal or anyone else.

Not a loss for kamal
From: Villan on Thu Mar 29 4:26:00 2007.

NOV wrote:

I hope Madhavan remains himself and never becomes a sishyan of Kamal or anyone else.
From: MADDY on Thu Mar 29 5:11:23 2007.

NOV wrote:

I hope Madhavan remains himself and never becomes a sishyan of Kamal or anyone else.

.....

Selva, so its Indiaglitz who are projecting things like that and not Madhavan himself......Indiaglitz should have been paid the film's producer and not by Madhavan.......so i categorically deny madhavan's involvement in this claim....

From: selvakumar on Thu Mar 29 5:17:38 2007.

Selva, so its Indiaglitz who are projecting things like that and not Madhavan himself......Indiaglitz should have been paid the film's producer and not by Madhavan.......so i categorically deny madhavan's involvement in this claim.... Very Happy

Perfect ! I would say !

From: joe on Thu Mar 29 5:19:32 2007.

MADDY wrote:

so i categorically deny madhavan's involvement in this claim....

Yes..Your honour
From: thamizhvaanan on Thu Mar 29 5:20:46 2007.

Quote:

so i categorically deny madhavan's involvement in this claim....
Maddy, when no one ever claimed his involvement, why u are troubling urself a lot to deny it

Madhavan is nowhere near kamal for sure... his acting in nala damayanti was irritating IMO . All the expressions were so cliched.

I do hope that he goes to the next level, if not in the footsteps of kamal, maybe in his own way. Or else he may fade to oblivion like so many heroes of the past
From: joe on Thu Mar 29 5:26:29 2007.

Being a Shysyan is different from being a copy ..Being a shyshyan is nothing wrong .Kamal himself a Shysyan of NT without copying him.
From: nemesis786 on Thu Mar 29 7:29:57 2007.

i think evano oruvan will be a surprise competitor to biggies of summer , will perform equal to them ninaikren, paarpom
From: smith on Thu Mar 29 7:35:15 2007.

maddy is not a sishyan - he is a kamal "camp wala". That's all.
From: Villan on Thu Mar 29 10:09:56 2007.

Kamal sollanum ennaku ivaru shisyan appadinu......ithuvarikum avar yaraiyum shisyanu sonnatha ennaku theriyala...
From: MADDY on Thu Mar 29 12:23:38 2007.

thamizhvaanan wrote:

Madhavan is nowhere near kamal for sure...

y r u telling this point without anyone asking u???

thamizhvaanan wrote:

I do hope that he goes to the next level, if not in the footsteps of kamal, maybe in his own way. Or else he may fade to oblivion like so many heroes of the past

he wont fade as long as he does a mix of art and masala movies........ ........there are many roles and character that always will suit/require madhavan......

evano oruvan releasing on April 14th?? - sinthiya n wibha
From: nemesis786 on Thu Mar 29 13:00:25 2007.

MADDY wrote:

thamizhvaanan wrote:

Madhavan is nowhere near kamal for sure...

y r u telling this point without anyone asking u???
From: anantha krish on Thu Mar 29 16:00:13 2007.

Madhavan the cynosure of all eyes :

Everything has come into place for Madhavan following his splendid performance in 'Guru' and 'Delhi Heights'. Because of this newfound success, film buffs are expecting the moon from his latest Tamil film 'Evano Oruvan'. Adding more spice to the curry, it is a remake of Marathi film 'Dombivili Fast', which run 28 weeks in Pune besides bagging more than 30 National and international awards. Nishikant Kamat, the director of the original is directing the Tamil version too with Abbas-Mustan and K Sera Sera as the producers.
In the film, Maddy comes to his bank in a crowded train everyday, as he lives in the outskirt of Chennai city. On reaching home, he faces nagging from his wife played by Sangeeta. The film also deals with repercussions of these daily events. It is scheduled to hit the theatres on 30th of this month. People are expecting it to take Tamil film industry to a new level.
Meanwhile, this energetic actor has a couple of interesting projects on hand. He is currently busy with a bilingual film titled 'Leelai' in Tamil and 'Adi Oka Idi Ley' in Telugu. Sada plays his heroine and Shamita Shetty plays the other heroine. Ram Gopal Varma is the producer and Kona Venkat is the director. He also has another film titled 'Oru Naal Podhuma'. Newcomer Rukmani is going to play his heroine in this Prathap Pothen directed film, which has music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Its shooting is expected to start on April 15 in Canada.
From: ginga on Fri Mar 30 12:26:46 2007.

The only thing madhavan has to improve is, his dancing skills, which is very important in tamil films. If he improves that, he can definitely rule the tamil film industry.
From: Wibha on Fri Mar 30 19:40:50 2007.

yea maddy has to work towards dancing but da kinda movie he does need acting and not dancing

he has to reduce a little tummy............
From: ginga on Sat Mar 31 9:20:20 2007.

I think his tummy had disappeared in his last film Guru, in which, he brought back his Alaipayuthe look. I heard that he reduced nearly 10 kilos for that role(Maniratnam asked him to do so)
From: nemesis786 on Sat Mar 31 11:55:11 2007.

tummy or no tummy he looks very young for his age!!

maddy your secret please
From: Wibha on Sat Mar 31 11:58:15 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

tummy or no tummy he looks very young for his age!!

maddy your secret please

adhaan secret nu teriyum illa. den y would he tell
From: nemesis786 on Sat Mar 31 12:01:39 2007.

Wibha wrote:

nemesis786 wrote:

tummy or no tummy he looks very young for his age!!

maddy your secret please

adhaan secret nu teriyum illa. den y would he tell

wow what a bad joke
From: anantha krish on Wed Apr 4 3:21:27 2007.

Maddy is back in Chennai and today he is starting work on Seeman directed Vazhthukkal. The film has Bhavana in the lead and promises to be a fun filled love story.
Meanwhile Maddy saw the first copy of Evano Oruvan in Mumbai last night and can�t stop raving about it: He says: I�m so proud to be part of this film. If there is a film to represent Tamil films at International level, it will surely be Evano Oruvan.�

Maddy has completed all work on Arya including dubbing and the film is likely to hit the screens first. And the latest news is that Oru Naal Pothuma to be directed by Prathap Pothen is temporarily shelved. Now Maddy will finish the first schedule of Vazhthukkal and go for a holiday with family to US.

Vazhthukkal is produced by Saimira theatres with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

sad to know prathap pothan film is shelved .
waithing for evano oruvan
From: thamizhvaanan on Wed Apr 4 3:55:15 2007.

MADDY wrote:

thamizhvaanan wrote:

Madhavan is nowhere near kamal for sure...
y r u telling this point without anyone asking u???

sorry, I didn notice this.
Maddy, i thot there were discussions comparing kamal and madhavan prior to my post... may be adhu en kannuku mattum thaan theriyudho ennamo
From: smith on Wed Apr 4 3:57:40 2007.

maddy fans need not worry that pratap pothen film is shelved. he is a very medicore director.
From: ginga on Wed Apr 4 9:49:06 2007.

Director Seeman took lyricist Na Muthukumar and the composer abroad and has now returned after getting 5 songs composed.

Seeman does not usually do photo sessions, but he has decided to start now. A grand photo session is scheduled for this week with the lead pair Madhavan and Bhavana.

Though 'Vaazhthukkal' is a romance, it will still deal with social issues like in 'Thambi.' There will also be Tamil culture and identity woven into the story.

From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 16:09:29 2007.

thamizhvaanan wrote:

Madhavan is nowhere near kamal for sure...

thamizhvaanan wrote:

y r u telling this point without anyone asking u??? LOL

sorry, I didn notice this.
Maddy, i thot there were discussions comparing kamal and madhavan prior to my post... may be adhu en kannuku mattum thaan theriyudho ennamo LOL

From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 16:30:55 2007.

ginga wrote:

The only thing madhavan has to improve is, his dancing skills, which is very important in tamil films. If he improves that, he can definitely rule the tamil film industry.

Also for his cute face he shudn't choose action movies more....in romantic movies he rocks...example..minnale

From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 16:32:07 2007.

The only thing madhavan has to improve is, his dancing skills, which is very important in tamil films. If he improves that, he can definitely rule the tamil film industry.

ginga wrote:

Also for his cute face he shudn't choose action movies more....in romantic movies he rocks...example..minnale

yes.......madhavan should remain as a chocolate boy it suits him well

From: nemesis786 on Wed Apr 4 16:33:50 2007.

Madhavan is very good as action hero too in Aayutha Eluthu!

whats this chocolate boy all about? eating chocolate or acting like a babe?
From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 16:36:27 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

Madhavan is very good as action hero too in Aayutha Eluthu!

whats this chocolate boy all about? eating chocolate or acting like a babe?

he luks cute but action vendaam.........

chocolate boy is like bubbly movies like dum dum dum,minnalea and stuff.were hero falls only in luv and not stupid fights

like u dont no
From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 16:38:40 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

Madhavan is very good as action hero too in Aayutha Eluthu!

whats this chocolate boy all about? eating chocolate or acting like a babe?

Chocolate boyna unnaku theriyatha....ennapa ithuellam konjam overa theriyala
From: nemesis786 on Wed Apr 4 16:48:28 2007.

apidi ilai, chumma chocolate boy lollipop boynu sona udane avanga apidi nadikanuma

Chocolate boy cake boy nu
From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 16:50:21 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

apidi ilai, chumma chocolate boy lollipop boynu sona udane avanga apidi nadikanuma

Chocolate boy cake boy nu

un santhegam correctu thaan...athukunu thevai illama ethuku un moolaiya ithula use panni kulapikira....eppadi thaan ippadi ellam yoskiringalo

From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 16:52:22 2007.

apidi ilai, chumma chocolate boy lollipop boynu sona udane avanga apidi nadikanuma LOL

Chocolate boy cake boy nu Mad

un santhegam correctu thaan...athukunu thevai illama ethuku un moolaiya ithula use panni kulapikira....eppadi thaan ippadi ellam yoskiringalo

dis is how v want r hero to act

From: nemesis786 on Wed Apr 4 16:52:23 2007.

maddy is good actor in roles like ayutha eluthu, thambi, etc also
From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 16:55:15 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

maddy is good actor in roles like ayutha eluthu, thambi, etc also

but in AE he's too fat but his mottai is too gud

and in thambi his eyes r too big
From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 16:59:08 2007.

In Thambi..he delivered gud message through his movie...even though is eyes big....he luked cute...
From: nemesis786 on Wed Apr 4 16:59:48 2007.

i think you like chinese actors
From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 17:00:29 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

i think you like chinese actors

appadi ellam onnum illa
From: nemesis786 on Wed Apr 4 17:01:14 2007.

Villan wrote:

nemesis786 wrote:

i think you like chinese actors

appadi ellam onnum illa

no that was for the other person "Wibha"
From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 17:02:42 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

i think you like chinese actors

he opened his eyes TOO wide in Thambi
From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 17:02:42 2007.

yen mottai pidikumunu sonnathuka
From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 17:04:35 2007.

Villan wrote:

yen mottai pidikumunu sonnathuka

no cuz i told bout maddy's eyes
From: nemesis786 on Wed Apr 4 17:06:37 2007.

ila ivanga maddy is fat, big eyes ellam soluranga just wanted to verify ivangaluku chinese actors na romba pidikumonu..

Kuaa CHia Kung Laoooo
From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 17:08:58 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

ila ivanga maddy is fat, big eyes ellam soluranga just wanted to verify ivangaluku chinese actors na romba pidikumonu..

Kuaa CHia Kung Laoooo

ennaku therincha varaikum chineese actor ellam kullama kutti konnoda...ellarum ora mathri thaan irrupanaga....

Nalla vellai ithu mattum namitha threada irruntha...avanga arabia kuthrai mathri irrukiranganu solluvinga pola

From: nemesis786 on Wed Apr 4 17:11:10 2007.

ennaku therincha varaikum chineese actor ellam kullama kutti konnoda...ellarum ora mathri thaan irrupanaga....

Nalla vellai ithu mattum namitha threada irruntha...avanga arabia kuthrai mathri irrukiranganu solluvinga pola Laughing

ila ivanga maddy is fat, big eyes ellam soluranga just wanted to verify ivangaluku chinese actors na romba pidikumonu..

Kuaa CHia Kung Laoooo Double Thumbs Up

From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 17:12:24 2007.

From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 17:13:33 2007.

ila ivanga maddy is fat, big eyes ellam soluranga just wanted to verify ivangaluku chinese actors na romba pidikumonu..

Kuaa CHia Kung Laoooo Double Thumbs Up

sari ithuku ellam thalaila idichikitta eppadi feel pannatha

ila ivanga maddy is fat, big eyes ellam soluranga just wanted to verify ivangaluku chinese actors na romba pidikumonu..

Kuaa CHia Kung Laoooo Double Thumbs Up

From: Wibha on Wed Apr 4 17:16:55 2007.

Director Balasekaran believes that cinema should be constructively
exploited to convey worthy messages to the youth and his films are
always considered a 'message movie'. He shot to fame with 'love
today' with Vijay in the lead role and subsequently 'thulli thirinda
kaalam' happened with Arunkumar.

Currently he is back in Kollywood after completing four Telugu films
in Andhra Pradesh. Arya, his current Tamil venture has Maddy and
Bhavna in the lead roles. This film is almost complete sans a few
post production chores and will hit the screen next month.

While comparing the themes of his films he says he had condemned the
indolent and lackadaisical behavior of unemployed youth in thulli
thirinda kaalam. But in love today he had talked about achieving
something before getting trapped in love. In Arya, he has given
powerful signals to the youth community that violence is not the
solution to any crisis. He adds, "I firmly believe that future of
India rests with the youth population and all my films target only
this audience. I use the medium of cinema to get across good
messages to them".
From: Villan on Wed Apr 4 17:20:04 2007.

Even in Thambi madhavan delivered the message violence is not a solution for problems. Once again whether he is going to do same kinda movie??
From: ajaybaskar on Thu Apr 5 2:01:04 2007.

Maddy in a love story!

By Moviebuzz | Wednesday, 04 April , 2007, 12:04

Maddy is back in Chennai and today( April 4 2007 ) he is starting work on Seeman directed Vazhthukkal. The film has Bhavana in the lead and promises to be a fun-filled love story.
Meanwhile Maddy saw the first copy of Evano Oruvan in Mumbai last night and can�t stop raving about it: He says: I�m so proud to be part of this film. If there is a film to represent Tamil films at International level, it will surely be Evano Oruvan.�

Maddy has completed all work on Arya including the dubbing and the film is likely to hit the screens first. The latest news is that Oru Naal Pothuma to be directed by Prathap Pothen is temporarily shelved. Now Maddy will finish the first schedule of Vazhthukkal and go on a holiday with family to the US.

Vazhthukkal is produced by Saimira theatres with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
From: groucho070 on Thu Apr 5 3:13:16 2007.

With all the arguments that Madhavan should stick to romance movies, too fat, too cute, too this and that...it proves that if there is a downfall it is going to be by his own fans, nobody else.

I see potential in him, tremendous potential, and he had the guts to defy his good looks and do roles that is not expected out of him.

If Kamal had bowed to the Kathal Ilavarasan title that the then fans bestowed him, he would not have been who he is.

I'd be the one who claps the loudest if Madhavan goes ahead and does unconventional roles, even if it is going to be a guest role.

There is no single formula in movie industry. None. No one can see the future. We hubbers ar e very, very small portion of the fans out there. We can never tell what they do or say. But we can try and influence in small way.

This year alone, we see Madhavan doing many different roles. I hate to use the word 'different' for Tamil films, but I think it is justified in Madhavan's case.

Eyes too big in Thambi....give me a break, willya.

From: ginga on Thu Apr 5 10:20:16 2007.

With all the arguments that Madhavan should stick to romance movies, too fat, too cute, too this and that...it proves that if there is a downfall it is going to be by his own fans, nobody else.

I see potential in him, tremendous potential, and he had the guts to defy his good looks and do roles that is not expected out of him.

If Kamal had bowed to the Kathal Ilavarasan title that the then fans bestowed him, he would not have been who he is.

I'd be the one who claps the loudest if Madhavan goes ahead and does unconventional roles, even if it is going to be a guest role.

There is no single formula in movie industry. None. No one can see the future. We hubbers ar e very, very small portion of the fans out there. We can never tell what they do or say. But we can try and influence in small way.

This year alone, we see Madhavan doing many different roles. I hate to use the word 'different' for Tamil films, but I think it is justified in Madhavan's case.

Eyes too big in Thambi....give me a break, willya.

U r perfectly right, Grouch

From: ginga on Thu Apr 5 10:33:57 2007.

The only thing madhavan has to improve is, his dancing skills, which is very important in tamil films. If he improves that, he can definitely rule the tamil film industry.

ginga wrote:

Also for his cute face he shudn't choose action movies more....in romantic movies he rocks...example..minnale

yes.......madhavan should remain as a chocolate boy it suits him well Very Happy

I agree with u that he is good in romantic roles. But, he was also good in ayutha ezhuthu, thambi and lesa lesa. If he continiously does romantic roles, he cannot stand in the industry for a long time and moreover, u will also get bored one day. He will become next Aravind swamy, that's all. Is that u want from maddy?
He can do romantic roles and also offbeat roles inbetween. I feel that his lover boy image and action hero image was superbly mixed in the film Run. He can do more films like that. I expect his forthcoming Arya in that category.

From: Tia on Thu Apr 5 11:05:58 2007.

Madhavan is cute! i didnt like his beard in minale though

he's gt funny/cute bunny teeth :haha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veQ-hW_3fI8
From: selvakumar on Thu Apr 5 11:19:31 2007.

Tia wrote:

Madhavan is cute! i didnt like his beard in minale though

he's gt funny/cute bunny teeth :haha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veQ-hW_3fI8

Did he have a beard in MINNALE?
From: Villan on Thu Apr 5 11:52:50 2007.

Tia wrote:

Madhavan is cute! i didnt like his beard in minale though

he's gt funny/cute bunny teeth :haha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veQ-hW_3fI8

in Minale he doesn't have beard

From: Wibha on Thu Apr 5 12:15:53 2007.

he's gt funny/cute bunny teeth :haha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veQ-hW_3fI8

Tia wrote:

Madhavan is cute! Very Happy

i didnt like his beard in minale though Evil or Very Mad

in Minale he doesn't have beard Confused

it's not beard tis' da baby hair which forms da beard.............shes' talking bout dat baby hair which was growing.yes gaayu he luks really cute in dat

From: MADDY on Thu Apr 5 18:07:55 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J75Rb1ENOlc&mode=related&search=

the most romantic scene ever in Tamil film history.....

(wud request my mom to replace the traditional "mangalyam thandhunaanenaa" with the ARR version for my marriage too )

to all girls, a rare video/ad ->

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS59SH_mV_c

From: Wibha on Thu Apr 5 20:19:05 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J75Rb1ENOlc&mode=related&search=

Clap

the most romantic scene ever in Tamil film history.....

(wud request my mom to replace the traditional "mangalyam thandhunaanenaa" with the ARR version for my marriage too No Teeth

)

to all girls, a rare video/ad -> Very Happy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS59SH_mV_c

sudhir i love dat add..........

indha daagam PERUSU!!!!!!!!!!!!

From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 21:28:57 2007.

Breaking news: Maadhavan is the first mainstream Indian actor to act in a Malay movie.

details later!
From: Wibha on Thu Apr 5 21:30:34 2007.

NOV wrote:

Breaking news: Maadhavan is the first mainstream Indian actor to act in a Malay movie.

details later!

details please
From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 21:44:17 2007.

Quips from his interview:

"Actually I am based in the airports. I occasionally go to Chennai."

"You know you are travelling too much when yje guys at the customs know you by name.
I see them more than my wife."

"My main thing is Tamil films. I don't think I lack the recognition in any part of the world as compared to a Bollywood actor."

:... I get my bread and butter and butter from my Tamil cinema - it is what I do - and Hindi cinema is icing on the cake."

"... in the process of working on a "highly-confidential" contract for a Hollywood film in the US which should begin sometime in August."

"... been to Malaysia 100s of times. It's just an extension of my country. There are som many wonderful people here..."

"At one gold course the Tamil school pupils from a nearby school all came out and we had to run up seven holes ... being chased up the golf course by Tamilians ... I thought that only happened in Chennai!"

"Kamalahassan is the best in the world where Tamil actors are concerned. ....
It was a complete privilege to work with him. It's like a fresh computer graduate getting to work on his firts project with Bill Gates."
From: groucho070 on Thu Apr 5 21:52:35 2007.

NOV wrote:

Breaking news: Maadhavan is the first mainstream Indian actor to act in a Malay movie.

details later!

Considering the quality of many Malay movies, I wonder....

From: Wibha on Thu Apr 5 22:05:20 2007.

NOV wrote:

"Kamalahassan is the best in the world where Tamil actors are concerned. ....
It was a complete privilege to work with him. It's like a fresh computer graduate getting to work on his firts project with Bill Gates."

adhu

From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 22:08:24 2007.

groucho070 wrote:

Considering the quality of many Malay movies, I wonder....
you have a point. But Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri is directed by Indian filmmaker Sharad Sharan. Even the worst Indian filmmaker can make better movies than the best locals.
From: k_vanan on Thu Apr 5 22:58:36 2007.

TIPU KANAN TIPU KIRI IN TAMIL "VALATU POI ELATHU POI"
From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 23:01:18 2007.

eladhu or elavu?

better to say peechai kaiyum poiyyi sOththu kaiyyum poyyi.
From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 23:07:56 2007.

Making a good living

By ANN MARIE CHANDY

StarTwo catches up with Chennai-based actor R. Madhavan, who was in Kuala Lumpur for a one-day shoot in a Malaysian movie, Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri.

Rising star: R. Madhavan was in town recently to attend the Zee Cine Awards ceremony.
From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 23:12:01 2007.

[tscii]http://star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/6/movies/17325482&sec=movies

IT�S not everyday you see a famous Indian movie star filming a movie at the KL Sentral station. But that�s exactly what passers-by got last weekend, when R. Madhavan came to town to star in the local film, Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri (TKTK).

TKTK is a Malay romantic comedy produced and directed by Indian filmmaker Sharad Sharan in a joint venture with Nusantara Films. It also stars Indonesian actors Christian Sugiono, Titi Kamal as well as Malaysians Natasha Hudson, Sazzy Falak, Hans Isaac and Catherine Wilson.

Madhavan is the only Indian movie star who makes an appearance in the film.

�It�s been a good shoot,� he said after filming for less than an hour at the KL Sentral departure hall. A small group of people had huddled around the area cordoned off for the shoot, hoping to get a chance to speak to the star, or snap a shot of him with their cellphones.

�I�m only in about four shots in the film ... but so far, so good,� said the handsome actor who looked the worse for wear on Saturday night. He�d arrived late from Los Angeles � thanks to an earlier flight being cancelled due to an accident on the tarmac � gone straight to freshen up at the hotel before heading out to the film shoot, and then on to a couple of press interviews.

But the Chennai-based actor took it all in his stride, and with a smile to boot.

�Actually, I�m based in the airports,� he said tongue in cheek. �I occasionally go to Chennai.�

And then with a nod and wink he added: �You know you�re travelling too much when the guys at the customs know you by name... I see them more than I see my wife.�

Just how did Maddie (as he is affectionately known to fans) land the role in a local film?

Director Sharad � who will produce Om Ganesha, an animated Tamil film on the Hindu god, Ganesha, and featuring Madhavan�s vocal talents � had hoped that the guest appearance of a big name like Madhavan would attract Indians to watch the movie. �Sharad asked me if I wanted to do this small guest appearance and I said fine,� Madhavan explained.

�I was supposed to be here for the Zee Cine Awards anyway. So he flew me down from Los Angeles a day earlier for this one-day shoot, he added�

The Zee Cine Awards were held on April 1 at Genting�s Arena of Stars and the 37-year-old star was one of the many glamorous, glitzy celebrities who graced the event.

Madhavan � who can speak five languages (Tamil, Hindi, Bihari, Marati and English) but is most famous for his Tamil-speaking roles � played a part in Raykesh Omprakash Mehra�s message-driven Rang De Basanti, a big winner at the Zee Cine Awards (it took home six awards).

Prior to Rang, he�d acted in four other Bollywood films � Rehnaa Hain Terre Dil Mein, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Ramji Londonwale and Guru. Is the Kollywood star looking to switch camps for wider appeal?

�My main thing is Tamil films,� he stated clearly and without hesitation. �I don�t think I lack the recognition in any part of the world as compared to a Bollywood actor. I think I get full attention, if not prominence, in every part of the world.�

In case he sounds a little arrogant, be assured that Madhavan does not come across as egoistic at all. He speaks with confidence and a sense of pride.

�The idea is that I get my bread and butter from my Tamil cinema � it�s what I do � and Hindi cinema is icing on the cake. I don�t really have to go into the rat race and compete with the others. But if I get a Rang De Basanti or another Ramji Londonwale, then why not?

�I�ve done five Hindi films, but I�m not pressing to do film after film in Hindi or even in Tamil; in fact I am looking forward to making an English film next.�

Madhavan said he is in the process of working on a �highly-confidential� contract for a Hollywood film in the United States, which should begin sometime in August.

�I�m also supposed to be doing a Deepa Mehta movie,� he revealed. The movie, Stella, is said to star Brendan Fraser and Vidya Balan. However, Madhavan admitted that he hadn�t yet received confirmation on either the cast or script.
From: Wibha on Thu Apr 5 23:12:28 2007.

he was wearing brown pants in zee cine awards
From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 23:14:11 2007.

[tscii]Easy money

Madhavan wasn�t always an actor. In fact, he never even thought of becoming one in his younger days. It was while he was a consultant in public speaking and communications skills that he discovered that acting was an �easy way to make legal money fast�.

�And then when people started saying I was a good actor, I started to take it a little more seriously,� he explained. �Now it�s become my passion.�

Other passions � the type that get Madhavan all wide-eyed and put a smile on his face � are his wife Sarita and son Vedant, model aeroplanes and helicopters which he builds himself, lazing around at home in front of his �huge� home theatre, and (drum roll, please) ... golf.

He even comes to this part of the world just to play golf!

Madhavan said that he has been to Malaysia �hundreds� of times: �It�s just an extension of my country. There are so many wonderful people here � family and friends. And there are fantastic golf courses that I get invited to.

�Golf is a huge passion. It�s great game to unwind with,� he said, adding that he had played at courses in Subang, Kinrara, Johor Baru, Kuala Kangsar and Kuala Kubu Baru.

�At one golf course, the Tamil school pupils from a nearby school all came out and we had to run up seven holes ... being chased up the golf course by Tamilians ? I thought that only happened in Chennai!�

Madhavan has received much success in a short time (his debut film Alaipayuthey came out in 2000). He has worked with some big names in the industry, including renowned director Mani Ratnam (they�ve worked on five movies together) and No.1 Tamil actor Kamalhassan (on Anbe Sivam in 2003).

Working with Mani, he said, makes him feel really alive on set. �He pushes my boundaries. The best part about a Mani Ratnam film is that as an actor you can�t go wrong. He won�t allow you to go wrong.�

Madhavan also thinks Kamalhassan is the best in the world, where Tamil actors are concerned.

�The sheer volume of the roles he (Kamalhassan) has portrayed on screen; the excellence that he�s managed to acquire in every department � from singing to dancing, action to comedy � you name it he has set the standard.

�It was a complete privilege to act with him. It�s like a fresh computer graduate getting to work on his first project with Bill Gates.�
From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 23:15:11 2007.

[tscii]Ups and downs

While he is quite happy with his career progression right now, Madhavan doesn�t think cinema is the �be all and end all� of his life.

In fact, there are quite a few things he dislikes about the job.

�I really dislike the long hours. I dislike the fact that I have to look good all the time. I dislike the fact that I have to be on my best behaviour when I�m in public,� he rattled off, quickly adding �But I�d much rather have all the attention than not.�

For the moment he�s enjoying the perks of being an actor.

�There�s so many things that I like about it that I don�t know where to begin. I like the fact that I work with different faces every day. I like the fact that I work with different backgrounds, different scenes, different places. That gives me such a high.

�I love the travelling ... unless your flight gets hit by a bus and then you�re in trouble, which is what happened to me yesterday.

�I love putting smiles on people�s faces.�

Madhavan feels that most of the time acting is like an out of body experience.

�I can�t believe that all this is happening to me. I�ve been to Malaysia when I was not an actor and if I had seen this (the film shoot at KL Sentral), I would have stood there and watched the shoot and said �Hey, I can do better than that guy... �

What he loves best is that there�s never a dull moment. �I love the fact that when you finish a project, you just move away from that and start a different one. You mull over the outcome of a film for some time and then you get over it and you just go into the next one, be it a success or a flop.

�I guess I like the fact that my life is very episodic. One episode starts, ends, and then I move into the next episode. It�s never the same people, never the same place, never the same story.
From: NOV on Thu Apr 5 23:16:50 2007.

[tscii]Addendeum

Did you know?

�THERE�S a whole list of types of Indian cinema, which may be a little confusing for those who don�t keep up with the various forms. Here�s a quick guide to help you:

Bollywood � is the name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindustani language film industry in India. The name is a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name for Mumbai) and Hollywood

Kollywood � home of the Tamil-language film industry in India. It is based in Chennai (formerly known as Madras) in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The name is a combination of Kodambakkam (an area of Chennai with a high concentration of film studios) and Hollywood. (Tamil language movies are also filmed in Sri Lanka but they are not part of Kollywood but part of Cinema of Sri Lanka)

Mollywood � the Malayalam film industry in India

Lollywood � the Pakistani film industry

Tollywood � refers to the Telugu film industry

* (Dollywood is a theme park owned by country music singer Dolly Parton located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, far, far away from India).
From: MADDY on Sun Apr 8 2:19:09 2007.

Alaipauthey on SUNTV

wow.....it doesent seem Maddy's first movie at all ......wat a romantic movie.......wow, the train romance sequences......the scene where shalini and her frnds search for maddy in station and they find Maddy standing in goggles, leaning on his frnd......wow ........

only a male director can be so romantic....
From: MADDY on Sun Apr 8 2:23:54 2007.

also, dont miss Maddy at 9 PM on suntv in the gauthami show

From: vasanth2006 on Sun Apr 8 5:45:25 2007.

......wat a romantic movie.......wow, the train romance sequences......the scene where shalini and her frnds search for maddy in station and they find Maddy standing in goggles, leaning on his frnd......wow Very Happy

Alaipauthey on SUNTV BlueJump

wow.....it doesent seem Maddy's first movie at all Shocked

........

only a male director can be so romantic.... Cool

Exactly....

Such an romantic movie.... like Idhaiyathai thirudathe, mouna ragam, bombay, agni natchatram (romantic scenes in that movie)...
I am the lover of mani's romantic movies....
All mani's romantic movies are excellent...i think mani excels more in romantic than other emotions.

Nobody can beat manirathnam in romantic scenes IMO. Am expecting complete romantic movie from MR. I am sure it will rock.....

From: kb on Sun Apr 8 6:24:50 2007.

a rare video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_j-9SkiDU4
From: Sinthiya on Mon Apr 9 0:54:50 2007.

yes, that's a nice song...

thanks NOV for those posts ...
From: Tia on Mon Apr 9 19:06:28 2007.

I saw alaipayuthey in the cinema when my sis was in my mums tummy

and yesterday i watched it with my sister in front of the tv!

such a kewl movie! its sooo cute!

From: Tia on Mon Apr 9 19:11:03 2007.

Yah...jus as wibha said..i'm talking about the lil spiky baby hair he had on his face....and also his haircut was very messy in minalae....but omddzzz alaypayutheyyy jeeeeeeez he's soo cute! Very Happy

he's gt funny/cute bunny teeth :haha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veQ-hW_3fI8

Tia wrote:

Madhavan is cute! Very Happy

i didnt like his beard in minale though Evil or Very Mad

in Minale he doesn't have beard Confused

From: groucho070 on Mon Apr 9 22:45:20 2007.

No matter how hard I try...I can't watch Alai Payuthe. I particularly am not comfortable with Madhavan's performance. Both he and Shalini were rattling off their dialogue as if they have only 2 second for one line. Basically just shooting off lines to each other.

I tried again this weekend....nope. I couldn't watch it. My bad.

From: joe on Mon Apr 9 22:52:57 2007.

No matter how hard I try...I can't watch Alai Payuthe. I particularly am not comfortable with Madhavan's performance. Both he and Shalini were rattling off their dialogue as if they have only 2 second for one line. Basically just shooting off lines to each other.

I tried again this weekend....nope. I couldn't watch it. My bad.

From: Nerd on Mon Apr 9 23:31:47 2007.

I thought maddy was pretty good in alaipAyuthE. He and ARR were the only saving graces of the otherwise dull/dumb movie
From: Sinthiya on Tue Apr 10 0:00:21 2007.

groucho070, i agree with your comments on the dialogues....but i thought it was different... ...simple dialogues

when AP released with Kandukondein Kandukondein, i watched KK instead...and still like KK over AP... ...
From: groucho070 on Tue Apr 10 0:08:45 2007.

Nerd wrote:

I thought maddy was pretty good in alaipAyuthE. He and ARR were the only saving graces of the otherwise dull/dumb movie

He's good when he is not talking. ARR is the real hero of this movie. Since this is Madhavan's first Tamil, I think he resorted to allowing Manirathnam dictate to him the dialogues and have him mimic. Watch Aravindswamy in earlier Manirathnam movies and you see similar performances. Madhavan looks good when he is not talking. When he does; it looks like he need to go to the can very badly.

The movie is supposed to be good. Good cinematography, interesting story telling technique (cutting back and forth in time; not new). Nice co-stars. Just the performance. I know that many of Madhavan's fan will disagree with me (many of whom disliked Thambi performance, which, I value highly).
From: smith on Tue Apr 10 0:51:38 2007.

In alaypayuthe, shalini's performance was top notch. Maddy struggled to keep pace.
From: ginga on Wed Apr 11 14:05:04 2007.

Madhavan is a happy man now. His career is back on track with a slew of films under his belt.

Having completed the shooting for Evano Oruvan, Madhavan is off to shoot for his next Leelai. The shooting is on at brisk pace in Hyderabad.

A happy Madhavan now eagerly awaits the release of Evano Oruvan. He says, �It is the character of my life. The movie is about the anger and desperation of every individual in the country. All credit should go to Nishikanth for giving me such a wonderful character. The end product is amazing and I am sure it is going to make it big among the masses.�

�After Anbae Sivam, it was Evano Oruvan which gave me a wholesome experience,� says Madhavan.
From: anantha krish on Thu Apr 12 6:33:58 2007.

watch evano oruvan trailor

http://sifymax.com/bbhome/max_newpopup_new.php?f=EavanoOruvan_11apr07-128k.wmv&site=kollywood
From: great on Thu Apr 12 12:00:08 2007.

Movie eppa release aaga poguthu
From: Sinthiya on Thu Apr 12 23:46:55 2007.

ginga wrote:

�After Anbae Sivam, it was Evano Oruvan which gave me a wholesome experience,� says Madhavan.

anantha krish wrote:

watch evano oruvan trailor

http://sifymax.com/bbhome/max_newpopup_new.php?f=EavanoOruvan_11apr07-128k.wmv&site=kollywood

... ....looks great!!
From: ginga on Fri Apr 13 8:27:20 2007.

On seeing the trailor, i feel that this film will definitely be different(from other tamil movies) as well as satisfy mass movie lovers. It will surely be a milestone in maddy's career.
From: Raikkonen on Sun Apr 15 22:21:30 2007.

i watched Madhavan's interview with Gouthami yesterday, he was awesome and down to earth. it's very hard to see an actor like him on current state. he was so jovial and more entertaining than Gouthami . he just reminded me how much i liked him during Minnale, Anbe Sivam days. He is GOLD Mic and defienetely one of the better actors this generation.

From: groucho070 on Sun Apr 15 23:36:32 2007.

Raikkonen wrote:

i watched Madhavan's interview with Gouthami yesterday, he was awesome and down to earth. it's very hard to see an actor like him on current state. he was so jovial and more entertaining than Gouthami Devil

. he just reminded me how much i liked him during Minnale, Anbe Sivam days. He is GOLD Mic and defienetely one of the better actors this generation.

My argument exactly. His choice of films both conform to the need of the mass, and his own creative thirst.

I saw the interview too. He had Kamal's modesty (not many of his peers had what he achieved) and bit of his intelligence, and at the same time Sathyaraj's self-depreciation sense of humour (did anyone see last weeks Anbudan?).

Many of the things he talks about shows about the grip he has of the industry. I like the way he handles his private life and, most importantly, the media. Being in media myself, I know how important it is these days for stars to have a good relationship with the media. You don't have to be pleasing; just be honest and straight forward and we respect you for that.

We can expect a lot more from Madhavan in future. He may not be the next Kamal or Rajini, but he has what it takes to survive in the industry and earn a good name from it.

From: Raikkonen on Mon Apr 16 0:52:58 2007.

One more thing i like from Maddy is his command of Tamil language and his mic skills. He is very presentable. i stiill think he doesn't get enough recognition from the fans that he so richly deserves.. this is only my opinion tough..
From: Sinthiya on Mon Apr 16 2:23:21 2007.

Raikkonen wrote:

One more thing i like from Maddy is his command of Tamil language and his mic skills. He is very presentable.

this is one of the main reasons i like Madhavan... ...his Tamil is too good to hear ....he talks very well and it seems so natural......
From: ginga on Fri Apr 20 14:38:50 2007.

Both of his movies aarya and evano oruvan seems to be completed. Which is going to release first? Any latest news on the release dates?
From: anantha krish on Sat Apr 21 14:06:45 2007.

Happy B'day Maddy
IndiaGlitz [Saturday, April 21, 2007]

Known to portray different roles is Madhavan aka Maddy. Celebrating his birthday Sunday (22 April), Madhavan has emerged a star to reckon within the industry. Emerging from the Mani Ratnam's stable, Madhavan had made rapid strides since his debut as romantic hero (Karthik) in Alaipayuthae. Madhavan never fails to thanks his mentor Mani Ratnam for helping him shape his career.

Introduced by the director in Alaipayuthae, Madhavan has played a prominent role in all his (Mani Ratnam's) subsequent films. On his association with the director, he says, "It is really 'frightening' to work with him. Since Alaipayuthae I had this fear, which came out of the respect I had for him". Having carved a niche for himself playing the lead role with ease in films like Dum Dum Dum, Minnale, Kannathil Muthamittal, Ayudha Ezhuthu, Anbae Sivam, Nala Damayanthi, Priyamana Thozhi, Madhavan successfully established himself as an angry young man of Tamil cinema with an excellent portrayal in Thambi.

Striking a right balance between classic and commercial cinema, Madhavan is currently involved in movies directed by the likes of Seeman, Nishikant Desai, Ramgopal Verma and Rituparno Gosh. He has a huge fan-following and is evident from the fact that an entertainment company, Paradox, has signed a worldwide contract with Madhavan to come out with six mobile-based games based on him and his film roles.

Let's wish the actor all the best for a prosperous future on his birthday.

i think they got it wrong maddy birth day is only on June 1
refer wikipedia site
From: Wibha on Sat Apr 21 18:58:39 2007.

rong info
From: ginga on Sun Apr 22 12:16:35 2007.

Ya, his birthday is on June 1
From: ginga on Sun Apr 22 12:21:00 2007.

Maddy is as busy as ever. This busy bee actor has been receiving offers from all corners. He is stated to have accepted Pratap Pothen's Oru Naal Podhuma, for which the shooting was expected to commence in Canada. But everything went wrong right from the start.
The team did not get visas and the 40-day call sheet of Maddy expired. When everything was set right and Maddy was approached again, he refused to renew the call sheet as he is busy with many projects such as Leelai, Vaazhthukal to name a few.

However, not wanting to disappoint the director, Maddy offered dates in November. But the project took a u-turn forever, when producer wasn't too keen and dropped the whole idea. According to him, the loss incurred at this stage is minimal and does not want to burn his hands again.

Will Prathap join with Madhavan and find another producer, well, time is the answer.
From: anantha krish on Sun Apr 22 14:49:53 2007.

not two movies ,three movies are ready for releases

leelai
evano oruvan
aarya

i think maddy can make a record :roll:
From: anantha krish on Sun Apr 22 14:58:40 2007.

leelai pics

see this link:http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/tamil-movies/movies-2/leelai-2/index.html

maddy-sada looks sexy in certain pics
From: MADDY on Tue Apr 24 10:24:31 2007.

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/4067/

"Arya" varudhu varudhunnu solluraanga, aana eppayya varudhu??
From: ginga on Tue Apr 24 13:55:07 2007.

Evano oruvan is releasing first
From: A.ANAND on Tue Apr 24 23:08:21 2007.

movie eppa sir release???wait panna mudiyala
From: selvakumar on Wed Apr 25 1:54:28 2007.

anantha krish wrote:

leelai pics

see this link:http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/tamil-movies/movies-2/leelai-2/index.html

maddy-sada looks sexy in certain pics

Let me hope he doesn't become the NEXT SJS !!

This title would have been better "PRIYASACKI fame MADDY & SAADHA vin LEELAI"

From: MADDY on Wed Apr 25 2:07:17 2007.

leelai pics

see this link:http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/tamil-movies/movies-2/leelai-2/index.html

maddy-sada looks sexy in certain pics

anantha krish wrote:

Let me hope he doesn't become the NEXT SJS !! ROTFL

This title would have been better "PRIYASACKI fame MADDY & SAADHA vin LEELAI" Yes

lemme keep quiet and see which Madhavan fan responds to u this time

.........or will they just ignore it.......

From: selvakumar on Wed Apr 25 2:54:40 2007.

Selvakumar wrote:

This title would have been better "PRIYASACKI fame MADDY & SAADHA vin LEELAI" Yes

Let me hope he doesn't become the NEXT SJS !! ROTFL

lemme keep quiet and see which Madhavan fan responds to u this time LOL

.........or will they just ignore it....... LOL

Anyway, I am expecting LEELAI more than any other Madhavan movie for obvious

From: groucho070 on Wed Apr 25 5:22:31 2007.

Selvakumar wrote:

This title would have been better "PRIYASACKI fame MADDY & SAADHA vin LEELAI" Yes

Let me hope he doesn't become the NEXT SJS !! ROTFL

lemme keep quiet and see which Madhavan fan responds to u this time LOL

.........or will they just ignore it....... LOL

Anyway, I am expecting LEELAI more than any other Madhavan movie for obvious Tongue Out

Well, she obviously has a great pair of .....err....I mean...eyes.

What were you thinking?

From: MADDY on Wed Apr 25 5:59:58 2007.

groucho - .....reminds me of singara velan joke....

Kamal -> andha oru koormayana arivu irukku paarunga, ennathha pottunga vazhathingo

From: rockydeva on Wed Apr 25 6:02:14 2007.

Selvakumar wrote:

This title would have been better "PRIYASACKI fame MADDY & SAADHA vin LEELAI" Yes

Let me hope he doesn't become the NEXT SJS !! ROTFL

lemme keep quiet and see which Madhavan fan responds to u this time LOL

.........or will they just ignore it....... LOL

Anyway, I am expecting LEELAI more than any other Madhavan movie for obvious Tongue Out

Well, she obviously has a great pair of .....err....I mean...eyes.

What were you thinking?

grouchO

From: groucho070 on Wed Apr 25 7:30:56 2007.

Okay boys. Take it easy. Bring down the temperature and sleep easy tonight.

We shall get back to the neglected poor Madhavan soon.
From: Sinthiya on Wed Apr 25 15:05:29 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

Let me hope he doesn't become the NEXT SJS !!

... ...

selvakumar wrote:

This title would have been better "PRIYASACKI fame MADDY & SAADHA vin LEELAI"

...it's Priyasaki and Ethiri fame Maddy and Sadha in Leelai... ....
From: Sinthiya on Wed Apr 25 15:08:02 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

Anyway, I am expecting LEELAI more than any other Madhavan movie for obvious reasons

who else is acting in this movie?! ... is there a second heroine?!
From: Sinthiya on Wed Apr 25 15:09:52 2007.

MADDY wrote:

lemme keep quiet and see which Madhavan fan responds to u this time .........or will they just ignore it.......

...why didn't u respond? ...
sporting a Kamal avatar? ...hmmm
From: Sinthiya on Wed Apr 25 15:22:51 2007.

Madhavan's next Evano Oruvan is all set to rock theatres this summer.

The movie brings big names like director Nishikant Kamat and producers K K Sera and Abbas - Mastan to Tamil cinema. What more besides playing the lead role, Madhavan is penning the dialogues. The movie is a remake of Marathi hit Dombivili Fast.

Says Nishikant Kamat, �The movie can be easily identified by the youngsters. It is about an average Indian youth, who is expressionless, perennially fatigued, weighed down with woes... till a dormant volcano inside the head erupts without warning, and nothing is the same again�.

�Madhavan and Sangeetha have given a restrained performance and the young G V Prakash has come up with a scintillating musical score for the movie�, he says.

On his part, Madhavan heaps laurels on Nishikant, �After Mani Ratnam, I was greatly impressed with Nishikant for his directorial skills. The character that I played in the movie is very close to my heart�.

from Indiaglitz...
_______________________

Of all the Madhavan movies that are waiting to be released, I'm eagerly awaiting this one......we'll be seeing a different Madhavan here ...
From: anantha krish on Wed Apr 25 15:44:44 2007.

i am also expecting evano oruvan,but we have to wait and see whether people would accept this movie.b'cos it not a usual movie with a mass masala .
From: Sinthiya on Wed Apr 25 15:51:18 2007.

anantha krish wrote:

i am also expecting evano oruvan,but we have to wait and see whether people would accept this movie.b'cos it not a usual movie with a mass masala .

true...but Aarya and even Leelai can provide that ..
this will be something different from him...
From: Wibha on Wed Apr 25 19:26:25 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

Let me hope he doesn't become the NEXT SJS !!

This title would have been better "PRIYASACKI fame MADDY & SAADHA vin LEELAI"

maddy and SJS

MADDY wrote:

lemme keep quiet and see which Madhavan fan responds to u this time .........or will they just ignore it.......
From: Wibha on Wed Apr 25 20:24:02 2007.

By Moviebuzz | Wednesday, 25 April , 2007, 09:35

When Pratap Pothen's Oru Naal Poduma got shelved, Madhavan took the
opportunity to take a break with his family to US. The actor is in
Orlando, Florida the number one tourist destination in US, with wife
Saritha, son Vedanth and parents- in- law on a month-long holiday.
Well, it's not just a holiday for the actor as he has important
business too- take his son to Disney World's Magic Kingdom, the
world's most popular theme and amusement park! The actor has taken
an apartment in an upmarket area in Orlando, for a month and is just
chilling out. He goes for long walks, picks up groceries from the
super market and cooks at home vegetarian food.

Added to that, the star is on a physical-fitness regime to lose
weight. Maddy speaking to Moviebuzz from Orlando countryside
says: "I've lost a few kilos and even my son finds it hard to
recognize me. We are having a great time going for long walks and
just lazing around". In fact, a few weeks back, Maddy had taken his
parents living in Adyar, Chennai for a holiday to Toronto in Canada.

Maddy will be back Chennai`s scorching heat and work by mid May to
resume with Seeman's Vazhthugal.
From: Shakthiprabha on Sat Apr 28 5:09:52 2007.

Wibha, sinthya, other maddy fans.

Ive always wanted to ask u guys...

WHO DO U THINK IS THE BEST PAIR againt madhavan in movies?

Madhavan's CHEMISTRY wroks with whom?

You all tell me ur choiice. Then I shall tell mine

(ofcourse every actress would look less charming before madhvan )
From: thimuru on Sat Apr 28 5:19:33 2007.

vidya balan.
she fits his personality.
From: Flavia on Sat Apr 28 7:24:38 2007.

Reema Sen & Diya Mirza
From: ginga on Sat Apr 28 10:13:05 2007.

No doubt in my mind. Shalini is the best pair ever for maddy.
From: Wibha on Sat Apr 28 16:13:12 2007.

maddy shalini

or maddy meera jasmine is tooo good
From: nemesis786 on Sat Apr 28 16:14:01 2007.

Wibha wrote:

maddy shalini

or maddy meera jasmine is tooo good

Shalini is wife of AJith so nor more bringing flashbacks
From: Wibha on Sat Apr 28 16:16:02 2007.

fine

maddy with jo
From: kidils on Sat Apr 28 19:13:31 2007.

maddy and sadha is my choice cuz they had gud chemistry in ethiri and priyasakhi...

after that, maddy and bhavana...both r cute and have charming smile. luk like a good jodi.

maddy and jo was gud in ddd.

IMO maddy and meera jasmine was not a good pair...

Not really luking forward to evano oruvan... i dont like the actress... esp after watching uyir...
From: ginga on Sun Apr 29 10:23:58 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

Wibha wrote:

maddy shalini

or maddy meera jasmine is tooo good

Shalini is wife of AJith so nor more bringing flashbacks

May be, but the pair was awesome in alaipayuthey(My favourite movie ever). I just can't forget the chemistry between the pair in alaipayuthey.

From: Sinthiya on Sun Apr 29 14:06:02 2007.

kidils wrote:

maddy and sadha is my choice cuz they had gud chemistry in ethiri and priyasakhi...

after that, maddy and bhavana...both r cute and have charming smile. luk like a good jodi.

maddy and jo was gud in ddd.

IMO maddy and meera jasmine was not a good pair...

Not really luking forward to evano oruvan... i dont like the actress... esp after watching uyir...

my thoughts exactly...

....

Madhavan and Sadha...great chemistry...

then, Madhavan and Jo...

From: nemesis786 on Sun Apr 29 14:09:41 2007.

Chemistry ellam ok physics is not working out
From: anantha krish on Sun Apr 29 15:06:44 2007.

maddy likes to work with:

sada-thanks to priyasaki
pooja-jj movie

these two actress work with him very close in these movies,
chemistry is ok , but physically very good
From: A.ANAND on Sun Apr 29 20:36:38 2007.

movie eppa sir release???
From: Villan on Mon Apr 30 5:31:26 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

Wibha wrote:

maddy shalini

or maddy meera jasmine is tooo good

Shalini is wife of AJith so nor more bringing flashbacks
From: Shakthiprabha on Mon Apr 30 6:27:37 2007.

kewl ppl

I always thouight madhavan with REEMA SEN was the best!
Seriously they looked perfect on screen.

thimuru wrote:

vidya balan.
she fits his personality.

Madhavan and VIDYA balan.

I vote for this too

__

His worst choice was SHALINI, I think he looks too good to be paired with her, whilst shalini is lil more than average looking woman

He does not gel well with SIMRAN on screen too. Though both may be great looking, something did not click

anyway thanks all
From: nemesis786 on Mon Apr 30 6:31:09 2007.

Madhavan + Vidya balan ---> Uncle + Aunty right choice Aunty
From: Villan on Mon Apr 30 8:23:01 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

Madhavan + Vidya balan ---> Uncle + Aunty right choice Aunty
From: Shakthiprabha on Mon Apr 30 8:43:57 2007.

hi kiddo (nemisis)

Yeah both madhavan and vidhya are good looking ones suited for each other.

Youth alone is not enough always
There something more to it than just youthful looks which wanes away iN 2 TO 3 years u see .

regards,
aunty.
From: MADDY on Mon Apr 30 8:53:14 2007.

nemesis786 wrote:

Madhavan + Vidya balan ---> Uncle + Aunty right choice Aunty

yaara uncle-nnu sollura

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Movies/guru/157307.html

he looks so young........and that million dollar smile
From: Shakthiprabha on Mon Apr 30 9:26:00 2007.

u beT!!!!

parkaravanga kanna poruthu.

Some ppl LOOK YOUNG
Some ppl LOOK YOUNG AND GOOD
Some ppl LOOK YOUNG AND GOOD INSPITE OF THEIR AGE.

Madhvan belongs to LAST category
From: nemesis786 on Mon Apr 30 9:27:50 2007.

Madhavan Looks Good
From: Shakthiprabha on Mon Apr 30 9:39:55 2007.

athu!!!

__

Madhvan Ajit etc are same packages.

They LOOK GOOD.

If u know, that I know , what u know
From: Wibha on Tue May 1 20:39:06 2007.

nemesis

sp akk aand maddy
From: kidils on Tue May 1 23:00:15 2007.

didnt like the madhavan vidya balan kiss in guru... seemed unnecessary and indians dont look that good kissing..
From: MADDY on Tue May 1 23:35:16 2007.

idhaya sollareenga kidils??

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

......enga thala-nna summava ........enna oru performance.............idha, Maniratnam solli pannara illa avare pannarannu doubt vara alavukku oru spontaniety .....smooch pannumbodhu oru smile vera flash pannuvaaru

when u look just a layer below, there is a beautiful romance inside that scene...........he loves her for the girl she is.......he proves to her that his love for her is real and not for sympathy........Maddy rocks (ofcourse mani too)

(sad that it is categorised as a "masala" scene in youtube.....)

From: selvakumar on Wed May 2 4:53:55 2007.

Anyway, I am expecting LEELAI more than any other Madhavan movie for obvious Tongue Out

... is there a second heroine?!

who else is acting in this movie?! Rolling Eyes

I think you are asking about the FIRST HEROINE

From: Wibha on Wed May 2 19:32:56 2007.

........enna oru performance.............idha, Maniratnam solli pannara illa avare pannarannu doubt vara alavukku oru spontaniety Clap

idhaya sollareenga kidils?? Wink

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

Clap

......enga thala-nna summava Very Happy

.....smooch pannumbodhu oru smile vera flash pannuvaaru Very Happy

when u look just a layer below, there is a beautiful romance inside that scene...........he loves her for the girl she is.......he proves to her that his love for her is real and not for sympathy........Maddy rocks Wink

(ofcourse mani too)

(sad that it is categorised as a "masala" scene in youtube..... Banging Head

)

but still this scene was not necessary

mani movie-la smooch scene

From: selvakumar on Thu May 3 1:04:53 2007.

Wibha wrote:

but still this scene was not necessary mani movie-la smooch scene

Adhu kooda illenna padathula MADDY yoda role
From: groucho070 on Tue May 8 2:38:44 2007.

This thread has been rather quiet.

Any news on the releases, guys and gals?
From: joe on Tue May 8 2:44:51 2007.

Groucho,
Few weeks back ,Maddy in gowthami's Anbudan programme in Sun Tv ..Partheengala?

Maddy did well despite of poor show by Gowthami as usual.
From: groucho070 on Tue May 8 2:51:08 2007.

I did Joe.

I talked about it here:
http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=9496&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=120

It was after that show that I even posed the question on NT's relationship with Media, because Madhavan discussed it at length.

Gowthami is sweet lady, but you need a good interviewer. She should watch Larry King Live.

For people like Madhavan it's good to ask tough question. More on work philosophy which he would gladly answer. But as you said, he did well.

He is really an international material. Hope he can aid Kamal with his global aspirations.
From: groucho070 on Mon May 14 3:12:25 2007.

Sinthiya! you are the Madhavan Thread Activator! What happened? This thread was at ninth position from bottom!!!!!

No breakfast for you this week.

Okay, okay. Take it easy. You know I am kidding, except still no breakfast.

Here are some new stuff I picked up online. I am not sure if Tamil Star is a good source though, because it still is talking about Oru Naal Pothuma. Either that, or I am out of date. All your fault.

http://www.tamilstar.com/news/publish/article_3226.shtml

Here's one where they say shooting for Leelai has started.

http://www.nowrunning.com/news/news.asp?it=10441
From: anantha krish on Mon May 14 10:51:30 2007.

madhavan has the habit of doing more than two fims with same directors

Evano Oruvan - Nishikanth Lauds

Marathi super hit director Nishikanth, at present doing a Tamil Film Evano Oruvan, which was remake of Marathi film Dombwaali Express. After completing the Evano Oruvan, Director Laud Madhavan acting skills and said, Madhavan is one of the few talented artists in Indian Cinema who gives the real picture of what you want. One step ahead Director Nishkinth said, Madhavan become very close to me so I will never fail to put Madhvan in my forthcoming film.

After finishing the Shooting of Evano oruvan Director Working on his Hindi film �Mumbai Marey jane� aling with artist Madhvan who also enacting the lead role in film.

http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/evano-oruvan-nishikanth-lauds/
From: Wibha on Wed May 16 19:20:06 2007.

i don't no if dis news is put up b4.if it is den sorry

Maddy is now tied up in many
projects, each one with a different genre. After completing Ram Gopal
Varma's Leelai and a romantic story Oru Naal Podhuma directed by
Prathap Pothan, Madhavan will act in Pakalavan. In Pakalavan, Maddy
will act as a rough and tough cop for the first time. Will a cop role
suit for this romantic hero? The heroine is not yet decided. Madhavan
also has an idea to work under Seeman's direction.
From: groucho070 on Wed May 16 21:36:11 2007.

This news was in one the links I posted above. Now, the thing is, Prathap's project is dropped. Plus, Madhavan is going work with Seeman again. Only the Pakalavan is a new news. And I don't think he got problem dealing with being romantic hero. Kamal grappled with it long time ago, and managed to get past it.
From: selvakumar on Wed May 23 8:57:21 2007.

Got a chance to revive this thread

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/31289.html

Adlabs: plans and performance
IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, May 23, 2007]

Adlabs, a wing of telecom giant Reliance, is producing a host of Hindi and Tamil movies.

In Tamil, they are co-producing 'Kireedom' starring Ajith.

The latest on them is that the company is also interested in making more Tamil films and is to make a bi-lingual (Tamil and Hindi) featuring Madhavan.

It is said that Kareena Kapoor will pair with Madhavan in the Hindi version. ( )

The director and the rest of the cast have not been finalized.

From: Wibha on Wed May 23 20:53:42 2007.

The latest on them is that the company is also interested in making more Tamil films and is to make a bi-lingual (Tamil and Hindi) featuring Madhavan.

It is said that Kareena Kapoor will pair with Madhavan in the Hindi version. ( Curse

)

The director and the rest of the cast have not been finalized.

kareena is cool

neenga ean avala ivlo curse panreal

From: groucho070 on Wed May 23 21:52:57 2007.

Thanks for the news Selva. Don't watch Hindi films so I am not familiar with Kareena's calibre. But it's interesting that they chose Madhavan.
From: MADDY on Mon May 28 3:39:02 2007.

my farewell gift to Maddy fans (atleast there are 1 or 2, i believe )

http://www.rmadhavan.com/madhavan-website.html
From: Ramakrishna on Mon May 28 3:42:26 2007.

Quote:

i always used to wonder how tea,coffee,milk,cakes etc feel when they are kept inside a microwave oven......now i know exactly - after moving to chennai
From: Wibha on Mon May 28 11:48:54 2007.

Ramakrishna wrote:

Quote:

i always used to wonder how tea,coffee,milk,cakes etc feel when they are kept inside a microwave oven......now i know exactly - after moving to chennai
From: Rocky_ on Mon May 28 17:22:26 2007.

Ramakrishna wrote:

Quote:

i always used to wonder how tea,coffee,milk,cakes etc feel when they are kept inside a microwave oven......now i know exactly - after moving to chennai
From: Shakthiprabha on Wed May 30 12:11:15 2007.

I saw madhavan in THAMBI the other day.

I wont say HIS ACTING was bad.

His EYE ROLLING WAS too much to digest.

ARROGANCE simply IS NOT HIS CUP OF TEA

Exaactly when the climax was on, MY MOM CALLED so could not see the climax.

So what happens? Does her survive ?
Does he get to marry pooja
From: Ramakrishna on Wed May 30 12:17:11 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

I saw madhavan in THAMBI the other day.

So what happens? Does her survive ?
Does he get to marry pooja

yes
From: Shakthiprabha on Wed May 30 12:26:39 2007.

enna sirippu

100% athaan nadanthirukkumnu therinjaalum its better to confirm

From: Wibha on Wed May 30 19:08:08 2007.

chocolate boy thaan namba maddy-ku best

I saw madhavan in THAMBI the other day.

Neutral

I wont say HIS ACTING was bad.

His EYE ROLLING WAS too much to digest.

ARROGANCE simply IS NOT HIS CUP OF TEA Neutral

Exaactly when the climax was on, MY MOM CALLED Evil or Very Mad

so could not see the climax.

So what happens? Does her survive ?
Does he get to marry pooja Confused

From: Shakthiprabha on Wed May 30 22:44:21 2007.

Wibha wrote:

chocolate boy thaan namba maddy-ku best

His cute smile is sheilded in movies like this, and he has plenty of those smiles in choclate boy roles
From: nickraman on Wed May 30 23:35:56 2007.

When is EO releasing?

From: groucho070 on Thu May 31 1:30:28 2007.

His cute smile is sheilded in movies like this, and he has plenty of those smiles in choclate boy roles Razz

chocolate boy thaan namba maddy-ku best Very Happy

I wish people will let him out of the chocolate shell. Solli, solli aluttupoochu.

I think his performance in Thambi the best so far. I revisit the movie again and again just to watch his performance. Eccentric, funny, completely cuckooo....

From: Shakthiprabha on Thu May 31 2:20:21 2007.

Groucho comeon,

Dont tell me, he did ANYTHING LESS THAN 'OVER ACTING' by rolling his eyes, and SHOUTING his lungs out, there by deafening all of us
From: MADDY on Thu May 31 2:46:26 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

Groucho comeon,

Dont tell me, he did ANYTHING LESS THAN 'OVER ACTING' by rolling his eyes, and SHOUTING his lungs out, there by deafening all of us

'OVER ACTING' pudikkalannu neenga sollareengala???
From: selvakumar on Thu May 31 3:19:00 2007.

MADDY wrote:

'OVER ACTING' pudikkalannu neenga sollareengala???

Shakti akka kitta irundhu ungalukku HAMMER nichayam
From: Shakthiprabha on Thu May 31 3:22:55 2007.

enakku OVER ACTING pudikkumnu engayaanum quote panirukEna

selva said it !!
From: selvakumar on Thu May 31 3:26:26 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

enakku OVER ACTING pudikkumnu engayaanum quote panirukEna

selva said it !!

Neenga quote panni thaan prove pannanum endru avasiyam illai!
From: Shakthiprabha on Thu May 31 3:28:52 2007.

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING
From: selvakumar on Thu May 31 3:33:24 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING

Maddy padhil solluvaar.. avara vittutu enkitta mattum kekureenga
From: MADDY on Thu May 31 3:35:28 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING

idhula yaarumae illaingkka, yaarumae illa (vijay style).....varaatta naa

From: Shakthiprabha on Thu May 31 3:37:42 2007.

idhula yaarumae illaingkka, yaarumae illa (vijay style).....varaatta naa

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING Evil or Very Mad

elaam nEram

From: Hey Ram on Thu May 31 3:38:37 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING

All did. Kamal and Maddy did less.
From: groucho070 on Thu May 31 3:52:35 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING

Hey, that is my list.

But role in Thambi, to me, requires overacting. His whole family wiped out in one day. Then, you are going there to knock his enemy out and you see his family...who are just like your own. You endure tortures from cops. Then, you decide this is how you deal with thing.

You can't be a normal person and do all that. Plus you are following marxism, and wear a Che Guevera T-Shirt (not for recreational purpose) and really confused about violence and peace, using one mean for the other...you can't be a mild mannered government servant. You are a revolutionary-type. These types are best kept at a distance, because they are volatile, unpredictable and, in most cases, pain in the a**.

I thought that was what Madhavan trying to tell. Because he is not himself influenced by the people who influenced Thambi. So, he takes a complete different turn in performance

You can't do the things he did in that movie and act like in Alai Payuthe. This is one of the best overacting I have seen in recent years.

From: Shakthiprabha on Thu May 31 4:13:48 2007.

But role in Thambi, to me, requires overacting. His whole family wiped out in one day. Then, you are going there to knock his enemy out and you see his family...who are just like your own. You endure tortures from cops. Then, you decide this is how you deal with thing.

You can't be a normal person and do all that. Plus you are following marxism, and wear a Che Guevera T-Shirt (not for recreational purpose) and really confused about violence and peace, using one mean for the other...you can't be a mild mannered government servant. You are a revolutionary-type. These types are best kept at a distance, because they are volatile, unpredictable and, in most cases, pain in the a**.

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING Evil or Very Mad

Hey, that is my list.

I cant help it

Quote:

Are u good at convincing? Whatever, U DID convince me, to a great extent. May be because, IVE THOUGHT these points myself, trying to justify his ECCENTRIC facial expressions

From: MazhaiKuruvi on Thu May 31 6:48:07 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING

They all overact in that order given, the left most being THE MOST extreme, but I guess that can be attributed to him moving from naadaham to cinema which is always a tough thing to do, but Prakashraj seems to have done it very well.

From: groucho070 on Thu May 31 7:20:34 2007.

Are u good at convincing? Whatever, U DID convince me, to a great extent. May be because, IVE THOUGHT these points myself, trying to justify his ECCENTRIC facial expressions Smile

Selva,

Shivaji, rajni, kamal, madhavan

These are my list of fav.

ITHULA YAAR OVER ACTING Evil or Very Mad

Hey, that is my list.

I cant help it Very Happy

Quote:

I don't know if I have really convinced you. If I did, it's because I am convinced myself. There has to be no other reason to watch that movie again and again.

I like the part where he walks off the court, after warning the bad guy, saying, "Vothakkinum, nalla vothakkinum," repeatedly, like a mad man, talking to himself. He is mad. I repeat, he is not a normal guy!

From: seran on Thu May 31 8:08:27 2007.

I like the part where he walks off the court, after warning the bad guy, saying, "Vothakkinum, nalla vothakkinum," repeatedly, like a mad man, talking to himself. He is mad. I repeat, he is not a normal guy!

i liked that scene

From: thamiz on Thu May 31 10:05:56 2007.

MazhaiKuruvi wrote:

They all overact in that order given.

I beg to disagree! The order is not quite right!

From: Wibha on Thu May 31 19:25:41 2007.

MazhaiKuruvi wrote:

They all overact in that order given, the left most being THE MOST extreme, but I guess that can be attributed to him moving from naadaham to cinema which is always a tough thing to do, but Prakashraj seems to have done it very well.

yes................

From: Wibha on Thu May 31 20:34:40 2007.

happy birthday to madhavan may all your dreams come true and may you keep entertaining us
From: MADDY on Thu May 31 21:58:06 2007.

Evano Oruvan, Ivane Sarvam,
Aryan-um ivane, Suryanin Minnal-um avane,
Alaipayum pengalin maname, ivan Snegidhi-aga thudikkum pen inameae,
Guru-vai edhirkkum ivan azhagae avesam, Ivan mugathhai Paarthale Paravasam,
Kannathil Muthhamida jay jay, Run with Priysakhi leysa leysa

Enrenrum Punnagayodu, emmai magizhvippeer pallandu

Happy Birthday to our DEAREST Maddy-Madhavan
From: ajithfederer on Thu May 31 22:36:06 2007.

Happy birthday R. madhavan ...May christ bless u
From: groucho070 on Fri Jun 1 4:20:36 2007.

My birthday wishes Mr. R. Madhavan.

Let's hope that you can do for our Tamizh Cinema, the same way your mentor Kamal is doing...by putting it in the international map.

As of now, you are one of the most original actors in the industry and we small, tiny, minority group of your fans are very proud of you.
From: shobana_in on Fri Jun 1 4:21:08 2007.

evano oruvana pathi inga enna pechu
From: Shakthiprabha on Fri Jun 1 4:23:28 2007.

I wonder if HE WOULD READ THIS.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS of the day Madhavan.

YOU are thought of very dearly .. by most of us.

My earnest wishes for u achieve ur dreams.
From: selvakumar on Fri Jun 1 8:25:36 2007.

MANY MORE HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY ! DUDE !

Atleast for people like me, do give a movie that will be along the lines of RUN, MINNALAE etc once in a year !

And you can do movies of your interest all the time the rest of the year

and Have a check on the release of your movies dude !
From: Movie Cop on Fri Jun 1 17:40:48 2007.

Many more happy returns of the day Maddy. Should be his 37'th birthday! He one of the best actors among the younger generation but yet most "under-rated" actor in Kollywood, IMO.
From: ginga on Mon Jun 4 10:00:53 2007.

Arya is releasing on July 6. Confirmed
From: joe on Mon Jun 4 12:25:03 2007.

Best Wishes to Maddy
From: Wibha on Mon Jun 4 21:42:26 2007.

June 02, 2007

The release date of Madhavan-Bhavna starrer Arya is finally fixed to
be 6th July. Director Manoj Kumar, who turned producer in this
movie, ran into some financial tribulations due to which the project
had to be shelved for sometime. Note that this jinxed director-
producer's earlier venture Guru Parvai was also entangled in some
problems before being released.

Heaving a sigh of relief over the release date, Manoj Kumar is all
too happy to reveal that the shooting of his next venture, Fuse
Kattai Rangaswamy, will start on 7th July - the very next day Arya
hits the theatres. Apart from Prakash Raj and Kushboo, new faces
Venu and Ezhil as heroes and Pinky as heroine, have been roped-in
for this project.

Successive movies without any interval � good going Manoj Kumar

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-07-01/02-06-7-madhavan.html
From: Sinthiya on Mon Jun 11 10:23:05 2007.

Belated Birthday wishes to Madhavan
wish you all the best in many years ahead...
From: kendra on Mon Jun 11 12:14:42 2007.

I really can't wait to see Arya, I'm not sure it will be a great movie, but I liked the songs...and I like Maddy, so..

May I ask you a question?How Madhavan is seen in India?does he have lots of fan?Here it's pretty difficult to find his movies as the Tamil community here is not very fond of him..I feel sometimes like an alien
From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jun 11 12:24:01 2007.

Kendra,

He doesn't have much hardcore fans like his peers. He has lot of admirers though
From: kendra on Mon Jun 11 12:32:32 2007.

Thanx Littlemaster!
It's better to have admirers than detractors
From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jun 11 12:43:36 2007.
From: selvakumar on Thu Jun 28 5:07:45 2007.

Any updates on ARYA
Saw the trailor !

One word:
Bhavana

Maddy looks diff in every scene Oru VARALAARU padaithirukkaar pola (looks la )
From: Devar Magan on Thu Jun 28 8:03:17 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

Any updates on ARYA
Saw the trailor !

One word:
Bhavana

Maddy looks diff in every scene Oru VARALAARU padaithirukkaar pola (looks la )
exactly my thoughts
From: Wibha on Thu Jun 28 20:53:10 2007.

maddy has 7-8 movies releasing this year

aarya title song is really cool

expecting s'thing really cool

hopefully it release ASAP

the pair is not that great but both of them look really good
From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 4 2:37:54 2007.

http://sunitablogs.com/?p=1617

Cinema eppudandi?

MadhavanKona Venkat was supposed to direct a bilingual film with Madhavan, Shamita Shetty and Sada produced by Storm Pictures and RGV reportedly titled Adhi Oka Idhi Le, but there is no news about the film. But industry sources say that this horror thriller (usual RGV style) has completed shooting in just 40 days and is lying in the cans as they want to release the film simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu but the market of Madhavan is not doing good at the present in Tamil and are waiting for it to get better. On the other hand Kona Venkat is again back to script work for a film with Venkatesh and Ram and is on the direction trials as only the release will get him more offers.
____________________________

Intha padam eduthu mudichaachaa ? Maddy padam ippo ellam eppo varum eppadi varumnnae solla mudiyala
From: Wibha on Wed Jul 4 2:41:26 2007.

selva anna maddy padam varavendiya nerathula correcta varum that's Maddy

for dat info i still doubt as maddy doesn't no telugu and he had said he doesn't like to do in languages he doesn't no
From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 4 2:47:24 2007.

Wibha,
Not knowing telugu is not a problem. they can dub for him. RGV h as market in telugu. But I doubt on the movie itself. No news on the film. But this one says they have completed it.

1) Arya
2) EV
3) this one

Vera enna padangal ? pretty confusing list.
From: Wibha on Wed Jul 4 2:50:35 2007.

but he said about dubbing .................anyways

there's

sunglass Konkona Sen Sharma, Raima Sen
aaval shrieya reddy and esha deol

and evan yaaro
From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 4 2:57:54 2007.

Wibha wrote:

but he said about dubbing .................anyways

there's

sunglass Konkona Sen Sharma, Raima Sen
aaval shrieya reddy and esha deol

and evan yaaro

Indha rendu padam irukka !
btw, sunglass ! Tax ah pathi ellam kavalai padalaiyaa

From: Wibha on Wed Jul 4 3:04:01 2007.

From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 4 3:11:08 2007.

but he said about dubbing .................anyways Very Happy

there's

sunglass Konkona Sen Sharma, Raima Sen
aaval shrieya reddy and esha deol Very Happy

and evan yaaro Very Happy

Indha rendu padam irukka ! Surprised

btw, sunglass ! Tax ah pathi ellam kavalai padalaiyaa Laughing

idhai tavira moonu iruku

dats maddy

anna

From: ThalaNass on Wed Jul 4 3:07:32 2007.

Enna nadkuthu ingge.. seems Maddy got more films than anyone else..
From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jul 4 3:09:45 2007.

ThalaNass wrote:

Enna nadkuthu ingge.. seems Maddy got more films than anyone else..

Ajith, vijay yae 2 padamthaan vachrikkanga.. Arshu list padi paatha Maddy 6 padam panraaru..

seems Maddy got more films than anyone else.. Cool

ThalaNass wrote:

Enna nadkuthu ingge.. Surprised

Ajith, vijay yae 2 padamthaan vachrikkanga.. Arshu list padi paatha Maddy 6 padam panraaru.. Laughing

Anne, total ah 8 padam !

hmmm.. Arya is getting released this July !

Not sure about EV release !

From: groucho070 on Wed Jul 4 3:13:37 2007.

[quote="ajaybaskar"
Ajith, vijay yae 2 padamthaan vachrikkanga.. Arshu list padi paatha Maddy 6 padam panraaru.. [/quote]

Fine. But why the laugh?
From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jul 4 3:14:48 2007.

groucho070 wrote:

[quote="ajaybaskar"
Ajith, vijay yae 2 padamthaan vachrikkanga.. Arshu list padi paatha Maddy 6 padam panraaru..

Fine. But why the laugh?[/quote]

Nelamaya nenachen..Sirichen..
From: ThalaNass on Wed Jul 4 3:17:09 2007.

sirika koodathu..
From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 4 3:20:41 2007.

I don't have problems with Maddy doing so manyfilms. Infact, a hero doing many films is a good sign esp for a hero like Maddy.
My problem is with the release of his movies. They come all of a sudden and the sequence and pace is quite random.
See - Arya audio got released before months. by now, the film should have got released. (it was planned much before sivaji release)
Then, a news came that said arya will release after EV !
From: groucho070 on Wed Jul 4 3:21:24 2007.

ajaybaskar wrote:

groucho070 wrote:

[quote="ajaybaskar"
Ajith, vijay yae 2 padamthaan vachrikkanga.. Arshu list padi paatha Maddy 6 padam panraaru..

Fine. But why the laugh?

Nelamaya nenachen..Sirichen..[/quote]

Entha nelamay? Athikamaairukkirathaa? Illa kuraiva ilaama irukkuruthaa? It's all about scheduling and timing and the producers themselves. Maddy is not a big star, we fans admit it, but he is doing a good steady job, maybe inconsistent in quality, but not completely crappy either. So, having these films (not all Tamizh, multiple language by the way) is a treat for us fans. This tiny, minority poor fans of this wonderful talent.

Okay, okay, vittiuruvoom. We are small, no athigaaram to issue statement.
From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jul 4 3:22:28 2007.

Thats the problem when u do a lot of movies.. Ovvoru scenelayum ovvoru maadhiri iruppaaru..
From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 4 3:23:48 2007.

ajaybaskar wrote:

Thats the problem when u do a lot of movies.. Ovvoru scenelayum ovvoru maadhiri iruppaaru..

I didn't refer to taht brother. I was referring to the schedule and timing like groucho !

From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jul 4 3:25:49 2007.

Thats the problem when u do a lot of movies.. Ovvoru scenelayum ovvoru maadhiri iruppaaru..

I didn't refer to taht brother. I was referring to the schedule and timing like groucho !

Understood, brother. I was referring to another problem on doing movies simultaneously.

From: ThalaNass on Wed Jul 4 3:28:19 2007.

Thats the problem when u do a lot of movies.. Ovvoru scenelayum ovvoru maadhiri iruppaaru..

I didn't refer to taht brother. I was referring to the schedule and timing like groucho !

Understood, brother. I was referring to another problem on doing movies simultaneously.

oru kaalatula Rajni Kamal koodathan varushatula 5, 6 padam pannunnaga..

From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jul 4 3:31:58 2007.

ThalaNass wrote:

Thats the problem when u do a lot of movies.. Ovvoru scenelayum ovvoru maadhiri iruppaaru..

I didn't refer to taht brother. I was referring to the schedule and timing like groucho !

Understood, brother. I was referring to another problem on doing movies simultaneously.

oru kaalatula Rajni Kamal koodathan varushatula 5, 6 padam pannunnaga.. Huh?!

Nee solradhu andha kaalam.. naan solradhu indha kaalam.

From: ThalaNass on Wed Jul 4 3:34:07 2007.

What is the diff btw antha kaalam and intha kaalam..
From: ajaybaskar on Wed Jul 4 3:37:16 2007.

Andha kalathula 5 padam, 6 padam edukkuradhellam romba sadharanam.. Sivaji, MGRlam oru varushathukku ethana padam koduthaangannu theriyuma? The number of films given by top heroes in an year has decreased with time. Now ppl are aware or over-exposure and they play it safe.
From: ThalaNass on Wed Jul 4 3:41:09 2007.

ya true.. but i dunt think Maddy gonna do all that 8 films in one year.. maybe in 2, 3 years.. lets see
From: groucho070 on Wed Jul 4 3:44:48 2007.

Looking different can happen in one film shot in a span of a long time. Look at Rajini himself in Sivaji. Look good. Look tired. Moustach long, moustach small.

Or Ajith in Varalaru.

Let's go back, watch Kamal in Guru. One scene looks like the time in Mundram Pirai and suddenly voila! Raman from Kalyanaraman appears.

Important thing is good script, as in all the above movies, can keep things together.
From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 4 4:03:40 2007.

groucho070 wrote:

Important thing is good script, as in all the above movies, can keep things together.
From: Wibha on Wed Jul 4 23:18:27 2007.

ThalaNass wrote:

ya true.. but i dunt think Maddy gonna do all that 8 films in one year.. maybe in 2, 3 years.. lets see

maddy's already done them

From: Sinthiya on Wed Jul 4 23:22:43 2007.

Entha nelamay? Athikamaairukkirathaa? Illa kuraiva ilaama irukkuruthaa? It's all about scheduling and timing and the producers themselves. Maddy is not a big star, we fans admit it, but he is doing a good steady job, maybe inconsistent in quality, but not completely crappy either. So, having these films (not all Tamizh, multiple language by the way) is a treat for us fans. This tiny, minority poor fans of this wonderful talent.

Okay, okay, vittiuruvoom. Smile

We are small, no athigaaram to issue statement.

Thanks

....

From: smith1 on Tue Jul 10 4:21:49 2007.

Maddy has said that he had about 6 to 9 films for release in 2007.

6 months gone & yet not a single film?

what happened, maddy?
From: ThalaNass on Tue Jul 10 4:25:12 2007.

Smith.. welcome backkkkkk...
From: Wibha on Tue Jul 10 17:22:54 2007.

smith1 wrote:

Maddy has said that he had about 6 to 9 films for release in 2007.

6 months gone & yet not a single film?

what happened, maddy?

he'll come back with a bang

From: ThalaNass on Tue Jul 10 21:21:52 2007.

Maddy has said that he had about 6 to 9 films for release in 2007.

6 months gone & yet not a single film?

what happened, maddy?

smith1 wrote:

he'll come back with a bang Razz

but they said Arya on July 7th but.....

From: Sinthiya on Tue Jul 10 23:59:26 2007.

ThalaNass wrote:

but they said Arya on July 7th but.....

patience is a virtue... ...
From: bingleguy on Wed Jul 11 0:01:02 2007.

Sinthiya wrote:

ThalaNass wrote:

but they said Arya on July 7th but.....

patience is a virtue... ...

no baby not right now .....

he is under stiff competition ..... illai nna marandhuduvaanga
From: Sinthiya on Wed Jul 11 0:07:55 2007.

bingleguy wrote:

he is under stiff competition ..... illai nna marandhuduvaanga

madhavan fans...naanga wait pannuvom...no worries for us... ...
From: Wibha on Wed Jul 11 0:17:07 2007.

Sinthiya wrote:

bingleguy wrote:

he is under stiff competition ..... illai nna marandhuduvaanga

madhavan fans...naanga wait pannuvom...no worries for us... ...

and he can't be forgotten

From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 11 2:14:19 2007.

not right now .....

he is under stiff competition ..... illai nna marandhuduvaanga Wink

ThalaNass wrote:

but they said Arya on July 7th but..... Rolling Eyes

patience is a virtue... Embarassed

...

no baby

Vasanth, Agree with you on this. He should fine-tune his schedule and his movies.

& Sinth,
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From: Thirumaran on Wed Jul 11 3:31:22 2007.

he is under stiff competition ..... illai nna marandhuduvaanga Wink

madhavan fans...naanga wait pannuvom...no worries for us... Wink

...

and he can't be forgotten Very Happy

He was writing some articles every week in Kumudam. So he wont be forgotten

From: smith1 on Wed Jul 11 3:46:59 2007.

Also he appears in many ads.
From: Cinemarasigan on Wed Jul 11 6:46:54 2007.

smith1 wrote:

Also he appears in many ads.
From: Sinthiya on Tue Jul 17 20:23:10 2007.

Arya on 27 July
IndiaGlitz [Saturday, July 14, 2007]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/32351.html
From: selvakumar on Tue Jul 17 22:45:42 2007.

Sinthiya wrote:

Arya on 27 July
IndiaGlitz [Saturday, July 14, 2007]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/32351.html

Where is our MADDY ?
From: smith1 on Tue Jul 24 7:44:37 2007.

Madhava, engappa irruuka?

Aryava release pannanum.

Evano oruvan theatrekku varathukku kattindu irrukkaan.

Apporum ne leelai pannanum.

Leelai panni mudichuthu pakalavan pannanum.

Ivalavu velai irrukku, nee ennadanna detergent, shampoonnu vilambaram panindu irrukka.

Ippo athula kooda nee kaanome.

Seekaraum va pa, illaina ellarum unna marandhiduvanga.

Madhavanai kandu pidichu kodupavargalukku
forum hub sarbil oru mega parisu vazhangapadum.
From: great on Tue Jul 24 9:39:11 2007.

When is Evano Oruvan releasing
From: selvakumar on Tue Jul 24 9:41:46 2007.

great wrote:

When is Evano Oruvan releasing

Ketka Koodatha Question !
Arya has been postponed to Aug 10th now
Reg EO - "No one knows"
From: great on Tue Jul 24 9:44:08 2007.

Not that keen on Arya , trailor looks pretty ordinary. But EO stills looks amazing.
From: selvakumar on Tue Jul 24 9:46:27 2007.

great wrote:

Not that keen on Arya , trailor looks pretty ordinary. But EO stills looks amazing.
From: great on Tue Jul 24 9:49:42 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

great wrote:

Not that keen on Arya , trailor looks pretty ordinary. But EO stills looks amazing.

Machi, Trailor doesnt evoke any interest on the film. So what your score on "Crown"
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Jul 24 9:51:21 2007.

Great,

Even I felt the same after seeing the stills of Evano Oruvan. Did you see the trailer?

The starting dialogue by Madhavan is good. I'm really expecting this moviefor a long time, but no signs of the movie's release date
From: selvakumar on Tue Jul 24 9:51:29 2007.

great wrote:

Machi, Trailor doesnt evoke any interest on the film. So what your score on "Crown"

/ dig
A true crown indeed. I know that you love Mugavari a lot. IMO, this movie is lot better than Mugavari in many angles. Go for it !
/ dig
From: great on Tue Jul 24 9:54:04 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

/ dig
A true crown indeed. I know that you love Mugavari a lot. IMO, this movie is lot better than Mugavari in many angles. Go for it !
/ dig

Would be watching over this weekend

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Great,
Even I felt the same after seeing the stills of Evano Oruvan. Did you see the trailer?

No LM, I havent seen EO trailer .
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Jul 24 9:55:28 2007.

Great,

Check out Sify. They are the online partner of EO and the trailer is quite OK. I liked the opening dialogue in the trailer
From: Wibha on Tue Jul 24 16:09:01 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Great,

Check out Sify. They are the online partner of EO and the trailer is quite OK. I liked the opening dialogue in the trailer

ARYA marupadiyum postponed?

//dig

selva anna ur avatar is

//dig
From: selvakumar on Tue Jul 24 22:48:44 2007.

Wibha
From: great on Tue Jul 24 23:02:19 2007.

Wibha wrote:

ARYA marupadiyum postponed?

Why you are happy for that
From: Wibha on Tue Jul 24 23:50:38 2007.

great wrote:

Wibha wrote:

ARYA marupadiyum postponed?

Why you are happy for that

Maddy is so concerned about me that he's releasing the movie after all my classes and exams how great is that?
From: great on Wed Jul 25 0:18:29 2007.

Kali kaalam , romba muthiruthu pola

From: ajithfederer on Wed Jul 25 0:19:16 2007.

appuram

great wrote:

Maddy is so concerned about me that he's releasing the movie after all my classes and exams RedJump

ARYA marupadiyum postponed? Shocked

Why you are happy for that Evil or Very Mad

how great is that? BlueJump

From: Wibha on Wed Jul 25 0:25:14 2007.

ungalukellam poramai

no chatting in maddy's thread
From: Sinthiya on Wed Jul 25 22:47:05 2007.

Wibha wrote:

Maddy is so concerned about me that he's releasing the movie after all my classes and exams how great is that?
From: Wibha on Wed Jul 25 22:57:33 2007.

Sinthiya wrote:

Wibha wrote:

Maddy is so concerned about me that he's releasing the movie after all my classes and exams how great is that?

sinth even u'll start getting less pressure from work by that time rite?
From: Sinthiya on Wed Jul 25 22:59:28 2007.

Wibha wrote:

sinth even u'll start getting less pressure from work by that time rite?

hehe... ...
From: selvakumar on Wed Jul 25 23:04:01 2007.

Wibha wrote:

Maddy is so concerned about me that he's releasing the movie after all my classes and exams how great is that?

Anyway, Let me hope that atleast for people like YOU, Maddy releases his Arya on time and the other films too !

From: Wibha on Thu Jul 26 1:36:05 2007.

Maddy is so concerned about me that he's releasing the movie after all my classes and exams RedJump

how great is that? BlueJump

Anyway, Let me hope that atleast for people like YOU, Maddy releases his Arya on time and the other films too ! Smile

ithu enna YOU?

sseekiram varuvaan aarya veshathula

From: Wibha on Fri Jul 27 19:50:14 2007.

R Madhavan opens up and speaks to us about his Bollywood plans and more.
His real life story could be the stuff Bollywood dreams are made of. From being an electronic engineer in Jamshedpur to a Kollywood superstar, R Madhavan's tinsel journey has been fairly eventful. Maddy, as the film world best knows him, started his dream run with Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthey (2000). Since then he has acted in more than 30 Tamil and Hindi films.

Looking back, Madhavan feels his journey in the film industry has been a "dream run. It has been full of surprises . To be very honest, I didn't expect this kind of success."

His Bollywood journey in the initial years did not really spell box-office success with Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein (RHTDM) missing the bull's eye. But Rang De Basanti changed things for him. Quiz him about the negative reports on his role in Guru and the affable actor says diplomatically , "I am happy with my role in Guru. If there were those negative reports, then that didn't bother me."

In the meanwhile, he's looking forward to an untitled film directed by Nishikant Kamath and Rituparno Ghosh's Sunglasses. "Rituparno's a very relaxed director. Contrary to media reports, I didn't write the script of Sunglasses."

Ask him why heroes from South (whereas heroines like Hema Malini, Rekha and Sridevi have been hugely successful ) have not really made it big in Bollywood and he says candidly, "Though many people ask me about this, I have no idea why it happens. May be it's time for us to introspect about this."

His run at the Kollywood box-office is definitely impressive . But can he carry off a Hindi film on his own? Maddy says, "My earlier films RHTDM and Ramji Londonwale failed at the BO not because of my performance but due to other reasons. Given a good director and a powerful story, I can carry off a film on my own."

When not shooting films, he is busy surfing the Internet and finding about latest technology: "I am a gizmo freak. My house is full of them. But my wife doesn't share my passion."

Ask him about his culinary skills as a dosa made by him was auctioned for Rs 25,000 at a charity event, and he says, "I only cook stories in the film." What's the real Maddy like? "I am a hardcore Gemini. And a totally crazy person."
From: smith1 on Mon Jul 30 9:11:33 2007.

One more news abt maddy. His favourite dish is curd rice

He is on record as saying " Curd rice is God's gift to mankind".
From: Wibha on Mon Jul 30 16:07:48 2007.

smith1 wrote:

One more news abt maddy. His favourite dish is curd rice

He is on record as saying " Curd rice is God's gift to mankind".

its not news but its known
From: smith1 on Wed Aug 1 8:29:38 2007.

Just like maddy, there is an actress whose fav dish is also cud rice?

any guesses?
From: selvakumar on Wed Aug 1 8:47:20 2007.

smith1 wrote:

Just like maddy, there is an actress whose fav dish is also cud rice?

any guesses?

When will you stop your CURD RICE ramblings? It sucks !
From: mareen on Wed Aug 1 9:14:37 2007.

Arya to release on 10th august worldwide
From: smith1 on Wed Aug 1 10:08:51 2007.

It was waiting for sivaji to complete 50 days.

(on specific request from rajini).
From: MADDY on Thu Aug 9 9:18:18 2007.

Aarya, which is finally hitting the screens on 10th August 2007. Though Aarya has been delayed by a year, the hype surrounding it is unprecedented.

The film will also have a world premiere on the same day in Singapore at the 75years of Tamil Cinema celebration. This film has Madhavan in an action role. A thorough entertainer, the film conveys the message of countering violence without actually reacting violently to it.

Interestingly, this is also the first commercial movie of Madhavan, Prakash Raj and Vadivelu together. Sources say, Aarya has broken all records with reference to Madhavan films for being the highest ever sold movie.

The film directed by Balasekaran has the talented and lovely Bhavana cast opposite Madhavan. Bhavana who has just won the best actress award at Filmfare this year�

The movie has been shot in the wonderful picturesque locales of Vizag, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Incidentally, Aarya is also releasing in Telugu soon

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/32910.html

expecting a good box office success like Rendu,Thambi
From: MADDY on Thu Aug 9 9:26:44 2007.

theatre listing for Chennai

http://www.chennai365.com/news/madhavans-arya-on-10th-august

http://www.tamilfilmratings.com/showtimes1.asp?ref=a

Theatre listing for USA
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/showtheatres.asp?mid=7927
From: aanaa on Thu Aug 9 9:35:35 2007.

good to hear Ariya coming soon to BIG screen
From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 9 9:43:13 2007.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14507623&ctid=5&cid=2429

Review
Moviebuzz
Aarya
Movie
Aarya
Director
Balasekhar
Music
Mani Sharma
Cast
Madhavan, Prakash Raj, Bhavana,Vadivel
By Moviebuzz
For most of us, cinema is a fantasy ride. We go to the movies to laugh, cry and be entertained. Director Balasekhar has packaged Arya keeping the ordinary viewer who loves mass movies in mind. Madhavan, Bhavana and Prakash Raj have done their bit to make it work with the viewers and provide a time-pass entertainer.

The story is nothing but a version of Taming of the Shrew, a subject very popular with our viewers and makers from time immemorial. Deepika (Bhavana) is a spoiled brat, a rich girl with an attitude problem, who calls the shots in the Medical College she studies. All students, professors and even the Dean of the college are mortally afraid of her, as she is the only sister of Kasi (Prakash Raj), the dreaded local don who runs "legal and illegal business" in the city. In fact, Deepika got into the Medical College after Kasi had killed a merit admission student with the same name, in the presence of the Education Minister!

Enter Arya (Madhavan), a final year student who has come to Chennai Medical College on transfer from Coimbatore. He is a 'Mr Nice Guy', who lives by the law along with his loving mother and sister. From his first day in college, Arya clashes with Deepika, who is furious with him for parking his bike next to her car and for not saying "Good Morning" to her! In a fit of rage she destroys his bike, kidnaps his sister and gives him a torrid time. But Arya pays her back in the same coin, and does not wilt under pressure.

Soon she falls in love with the first man who stood up to her, and tells her brother that she wants to marry him at any cost! Arya is firm that his social status does not allow him to marry the sister of a rowdy! This infuriates the brother and sister, who are now determined to change "Mr. Nice Guy" into a "Rowdy"! How they go about provoking Arya who does not succumb to pressures and how he uses his wit and brains to lay out a trap for the don forms the rest of this hilarious story.

What works for the movie is its rapid pace and packaging by Balasekhar. Don't look for logic or reason in this fun movie, as the idea is to provide maximum entertainment in 2 hours and 35 minutes. Vadivel works his tried-and-tested comic antics one more time. Though the comedy is jarring at times, the director obviously has the B&C audiences, who love Vadivel�s buffoonery, on his mind. Vadivel's run-in with Bhavana is sure to raise a few laughs. Maddy plays to the galleries, and his comic confrontation scenes with Prakash Raj are a scream. Prakash is in his elements, giving his best comic-villain act since Ghilli.

Bhavana is the heart of Arya. She is simply superb, doing a very difficult role at such a young age which has negative shades till the end -- similar to what a veteran like Vijayashanti did in Mannan or Ramya Krishnan in Padayappa. And in the end you do come away smiling because of the hilarious bickering and bonding between the lead pair who have terrific on-screen chemistry that works big time. Mani Sharma's music is truly rocking, especially the opening catchy title song, which is well picturised with Tejasri thrown in as added attraction. The dream song Jilendra Theeye� is a peppy romantic melody that works, and yes, don�t miss Maddy's dance movements.

This young, vibrant, joyous film could do with some editing in the first half, to make it a little crisper. Don't look for great or meaningful cinema, just chill out with Arya.

Verdict: Paisa Vasool
From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 9 9:44:43 2007.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/preview/previewnews/n/652/movie/Arya%20-%20A%20different%20Tale%20.html
Arya - A different Tale
Cast Madhavan, Bhavana, Vadivelu, DirectorRajkapoor, Alex, Tejashree, Varshini, Kavitha, Sudha and Thalaivaasal Vijay.
Director Balasekaran
Music Mani Sharma
Lyrics Pa. Vijay
Stunts Thalapathi Dinesh
Choreography Raju Sundaram, Cool Jeyant and Robert

Sneak Preview

Arya is director Balasekaran�s fourth movie. After Love Today with Vijay, Thulli Thirinda Kaalam starring Arun Kumar and Khusboo and Kaadhal Sugamanadu, Balasekaran worked in Tollywood for a while.

Arya is a thorough entertainer with the strong message of countering violence without actually reacting violently to it.

Bhavana is a first-year student in a medical college where Madhavan joins as her senior. Bhavana behaves like a big boss and threatens every other student, senior or junior, making him or her do her bidding and dance to her tunes. Why? Because Bhavana is the pet and pampered sister of the local big shot (Prakash Raj), who has lots of power and money to burn. He is determined to fulfill all his dear sister�s wishes, no matter how roughly he has to behave to accomplish her wishes.

One fine day, Bhavana is furious on finding Madhavan�s bike parked in the lot for cars. As irresistible Maddy shrugs off her angry shrieks. Bhavana falls for him, his valour and his manliness. Love and desire begin to vie with each other as Arya progresses...

Maddy evades Bhavana but Bhavana is pulled by his charm. Prakash Raj is determined to get Maddy for Bhavana. Obsessions are ignited, love is challenged and a lot happens before the climax strikes...

What is the climax? See the movie to find out.

Vadivelu is the funny man here - the area councillor who gets thrashed each time he is inclined to do some good act for his constituency.

Music is by Mani Sharma; Pa. Vijay has written the lyrics; stunts are by Thalapathi Dinesh and choreography by Raju Sundaram, Cool Jeyant and Robert. Shooting for the movie was in Vizag, Hyderabad and Chennai.

The cast also includes director Rajkapoor, Alex, Tejashree, Varshini, Kavitha, Sudha and Thalaivaasal Vijay.
From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 9 9:45:39 2007.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/livewire/id/10101/news/aarya.html

Madhavan-Bhavana in Singapore: A Galatta.com Exclusive!

August 9, 2007

As part of the 75 years of Tamil Cinema festivities, Madhavan and Bhavana were in Tekka Mall, Singapore today to meet their fans.

They will then head to the Plaza theatre for the World premiere of their film Aarya.

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From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 9 9:47:11 2007.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/livewire/id/10100/news/aarya.html

Singapore National Day Special Only From Galatta.com!!!

August 9, 2007

You can meet your favourite stars Madhavan and Bhavana in Singapore as they are there for the world premiere for their film Aarya.

The premiere show is at Plaza Theatre, Singapore at 9 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the theatre. The premiere is part of the 75 years of Tamil Cinema Celebrations.

So if you are in Singapore, don't miss this wonderful opportunity!
From: MADDY on Thu Aug 9 9:56:18 2007.

Thanks for the updates Selva

going to watch it this weekend - hope to get black tickets .........i just have a feeling that it might be a BO stunner like Run

sinthiya,wibha,groucho - seekkiram paathurunga .....and ofcourse selva will watch it for the female lead

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 9 11:15:27 2007.

.....and ofcourse selva will watch it for the female lead LOL

Thanks for the updates Selva Not Worthy

going to watch it this weekend - hope to get black tickets Laughing

.........i just have a feeling that it might be a BO stunner like Run Very Happy

sinthiya,wibha,groucho - seekkiram paathurunga Cool

btw, I think groucho could have attend the premiere had he known that it was about to happen.

From: Wibha on Fri Aug 10 2:23:34 2007.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/livewire/id/10100/news/aarya.html

Singapore National Day Special Only From Galatta.com!!!

August 9, 2007

You can meet your favourite stars Madhavan and Bhavana in Singapore as they are there for the world premiere for their film Aarya.

The premiere show is at Plaza Theatre, Singapore at 9 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the theatre. The premiere is part of the 75 years of Tamil Cinema Celebrations.

So if you are in Singapore, don't miss this wonderful opportunity!

selva anna

and aarya is actually releasing in my place

now i'll have to watch it

for some reason there's only one show in LA

From: Wibha on Fri Aug 10 2:24:23 2007.

.....and ofcourse selva will watch it for the female lead LOL

Thanks for the updates Selva Not Worthy

going to watch it this weekend - hope to get black tickets Laughing

.........i just have a feeling that it might be a BO stunner like Run Very Happy

sinthiya,wibha,groucho - seekkiram paathurunga Cool

edho oru reason

movie paarthal porum

From: selvakumar on Fri Aug 10 2:29:45 2007.

Wibha wrote:

edho oru reason movie paarthal porum

Hey ! Not like that If that is the case, I wouldn't have many movies. (I haven't seen Rendu yet). But I felt like - "Madhavan ah paarthu romba naal aachu" plus after a long time, looks like we are going to have a COMPLETE MADHAVAN movie. Yes, Bhavana too is a reason but only after Madhavan
From: Freedom on Fri Aug 10 17:25:14 2007.

I heard Arya is Terrible!!

Not just reviews, even my friends say that the movie is a total mokkai

All reviews except Sify say that the movie is below average(ofcourse Sify is the partner, so they would always praise! )

Sorry guys for the bad news!
From: MADDY on Fri Aug 10 18:58:24 2007.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7927.html

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14507623&ctid=5&cid=2429

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-06/arya-review.html

http://powerfulfour.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/08/arya-movie-review.htm

http://movies.sulekha.com/tamil/aarya/reviews/pageno-1.htm#reviews

pretty mixed views - ...........i think maddy shuld get clear on what he needs - if he wants to do all sorts of crazy/unique roles- then he neednt make commercial movies.......
From: Wibha on Sat Aug 11 3:19:14 2007.

movie paakardha vendaama

sulekha.com puts maddy as a minus

madhavan....wats wrong
From: Ramakrishna on Sat Aug 11 4:50:44 2007.

Arya flop
From: anantha krish on Sat Aug 11 16:49:14 2007.

i saw the movie ,it is ok movie,review by this site is true for me

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/arya-review-110807.html
From: sakthivel_cool on Sat Aug 11 17:07:32 2007.

Arya....remba boreya...

madavan..plz dont act in masala films...u shud nt even do films lik Jay jay...rendu...

bt if u do crap lik dis...
From: kidils on Sun Aug 12 1:48:42 2007.

i really want to see arya... maddy and bhavana makes good pair.
From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 12 21:45:44 2007.

MADDY wrote:

pretty mixed views - ...........i think maddy shuld get clear on what he needs - if he wants to do all sorts of crazy/unique roles- then he neednt make commercial movies.......

what's wrong with him doing commercial/masala movies? ...he's clear on the fact that he'll do any roles that he finds interesting, whether it's crazy/unique/fun/serious/silly/etc...let's not categorize...

don't worry about/read the mixed reviews...go see it for yourself, if you want to (and enjoy it, if you can)......

i haven't seen it yet... ...busy weekends ahead - will have to wait...
From: selvakumar on Mon Aug 13 2:19:09 2007.

kidils wrote:

i really want to see arya... maddy and bhavana makes good pair.

Me too
From: MADDY on Mon Aug 13 2:24:18 2007.

Aryaa - Mindless fun

why does this keeps happening with Madhavan.R? he was on a BO high after Run's humoungous rreach but he sank with Anbe sivam and Nala Damayanthi......atleast Anbe sivam got him some critical acclaim after a major share went to Kamal hassan and with Nala damayanthi, he won people's sympathy.....but with Arya he has destroyed a quiet but effective revival of himself which was started by Thambi and stabilised by Rendu......

Madhavan -: it was like placing Sachin Tendulkar in street cricket match and make him play with kids......he was placed with Amateur actors like Bhavana........he had the typical "powerful" /sought-after man's role which was earlier done by Rajinikanth in Mannan and Padayappa, Simbhu in Vallavan and Vishal in Thimuru....he does a calm,cuccumber type role yet menacing and effective......he doesent utter the nonsentic "gethhu" dialogues with fingers pointing in all 360 degrees.......he is calm, effective and clearly proves he is too good for the script.......Madhavan is a powerhouse, his eyes has the power, body language has the punch but sadly nobody other than Lingusamy,Priyadarshan and Gautam menon have utilised it.....Balasekharan has conceived and tried a powerful role for Maddy but fails horribly in implementation......except for Maddy v Prakashraj confrontation scenes, Maddy fights a lone battle with script and depthless screenplay......

his looks were good.......i mean, the dressing was near perfect, the pick being the North Indian costumes he wears for his engagement.....perfect.......he does look fat and slim - in between.....esp the intro scene where he gets down from the train as "Guru" Maddy and when he reaches the stairs of the railway station, he becomes "Priyasakhi" Maddy... .......Madhavan does his best in the movie that doesent suit his sophisticated looks........

Bhavana :
wats the problem with this kid?? she was getting onto people's nerves in the theater with her overaction or call it an attempt at overaction.......absolutely stupid...... .......she is the link in the script between calm/composed Madhavan and a ever-hyper PrakashRaj, but she fails miserably......she spoils the mindset already spoiled by lacklustre screenplay...... .....i mean, she has tried to do a "Mannan" vijaysanthi - gawd........she probably doesent realise that Vijaysanthi did that role with solid 10+ yrs experience in cinema industry behind her..... .........her dressing were also bad in the first half but was nice towards the end where she comes in sarees...... ........apart from her 2 BIG err....mmm.......hmm eyes (ofcourse, wat else did u all think ), nothing was good about her

Balasekaran: Being a madhavan fan and habving watched Sivaji recently, i really would like to take him to my office room and hold a discussion ........ok, that wont happen, let me ask him here: a)Did you have a script with you beforehand? b) did you conceive the screenplay while sleeping? c) which genre did u want this movie to end up with? ........barring the pre-interval and climax sequences, movie was all about noise without substance .....

Music by Manisarma was a surprise relief in the movie.........nice intro song and kuthhu songs........his BGM was also terrific for Prakashraj v Maddy scenes.........

for a mass movie to be success, it should either have a unique/strong storyline and performances like "Varalaaru" or racy/convincing screenplays like "Run" and "Ghilli" or fast moving screenplays with no logic but loads of gethhu/comedy like "Thiruvilayadal aarambam" or atleast perarasu kind movies which will set C center on fire........Arya doesent fit in any of these........there was good response from crowd but sustaining is a major doubt in coming weeks.........if this movie escapes to become a hit, then Madhavan.R needs to thank "Thirupathi Balaji" a lot......

watch Aryaa if you are a Madhavan fan or if you want to have Mindless Fun

(aana onnu, indha MADDY-aala 3 mani nerame paakka mudiyalaye, andha Maddy eppadi dhaan 1 varusham nadichharo indha padathula .....EKMI)
From: selvakumar on Mon Aug 13 2:47:02 2007.

I think I should go to AArya without reading any reviews
Maddy - Shocked to see your review.
Was Bhavana that much terrible?
From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 13 2:54:42 2007.

Okay, Aryaa. I saw it. Did I like it? Yup. Do I think it's good? No. Would I watch it again? You betcha.

Aryaa mainly suffers from a very patchy script. It really is a Frankenstein monster assembled from Padaiyappa, Mannan, and many other bad girl/good boy movies. It's a slow ride from beginning, with occasional songs that I wish weren't there at all, as it only slows things down.

I need not elaborate on the plot, but the whole movie actually is about and belongs to Prakashraj. I though he was a good actor until this movie. Here I figured that he is a damned good actor.

There are shades of AdiTadi when Prakashraj, a bigtime thaathaa, has to negotiate with the stubborn, intelligent Madhavan. No rough stuff. How he manages to convince Madhavan to marry his bad gal sister Bavanna is the whole point of the movie. And there are many funny moments thanks to Prakashraj and his crew.

Vadiveloo appears and it looks like many of his scenes have been cut out. I hope not. But he does very little except for the laughs, which are not much anyway.

Now, the man in question. Madhavan is great, given the bad writing of the character. In any other hands the character will look weak. Two dimensional. But he managed to infuse his own sense of humour and intelligence and, as they say, blew life into it. This is a rare gift that very, very few current actors has (and something inherited from the two superstars).

What additional factor I saw in this movie, is the stillness. The tough interior showing in his eyes, even when the face is hardly moving. Whoa! Someone better make better use of this wonderfully gifted actor. The best part is, he even stood up against the greatest scene stealer of our time, Prakashraj. Some part.

As I said, the music is crap, intrusive (reminded me of Harish's "look at me" attention grabing music in VV). Nothing interesting about cinematography (though there is a 360 degree revolving shot around a still Madhavan where you see that tough factor I was talking about).

Prakashraj makes the most out of his supposed supporting role and turns the whole movie into something that is about him. The climax is stupid without Prakashraj, and he turns in one of the best performance of late (considering I watch very few new films).

The weakest link? Bavanna. She tries to do a Ramya ala Padaiyappa and she succeeded, like Ramya, to irritate the hell out of me. This is what I call bad overacting. Completely out of place. Not her fault, she is young. She's cute, beautiful and need to go a long way as far as acting is concerned. The director basically miscast this role.

Oh, what the heck, he didn't do a good job overall. Without Madhavan and Prakashraj, this is an average movie, badly acted and terribly scripted. But I'd watch it again for the fun these two marvellous actors provided.
From: rockydeva on Mon Aug 13 3:05:31 2007.

Guys saw ARYA..

madhavan is the only saving person.. sholders the whole movie..
If you want to pass some 3 hrs with mindless laugh.. go for this movie..

Feel sry for madhavan....
From: MADDY on Mon Aug 13 3:08:37 2007.

yes selva........she was horrible.......surprised to see such a bad actress from Kerala..... .........she was like a kid in front of madhavan and Prakash raj.........and she was very irritating.....but her body language was very good

Groucho - good review........ how was the response there?? ....and ur dead right - Madhavan is someone specially gifted......

(one more thing - Madhavan comes in PassionPlus bike -> wise people seldom differ in their choice )
From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 13 4:04:42 2007.

Glad to see that our reviews are almost similar, Maddy.

Response here is poor. I went for afternoon show. There are hardly ten people in the crowd. But this is a neighbourhood theatre. I'm not sure about the ones right smack in the city.

I'll be shocked outta my socks if this movie did well. There is only so much Madhavan and Prakashraj can do...
From: joe on Mon Aug 13 4:15:30 2007.

Madavan fans giving balanced reviews :claps:

They are cool guys like madhavan
From: joe on Mon Aug 13 4:19:20 2007.

Review from a blogger.

http://gayatri8782.blogspot.com/2007/08/blog-post_12.html
From: Wibha on Mon Aug 13 16:29:16 2007.

joe wrote:

Madavan fans giving balanced reviews :claps:

They are cool guys like madhavan

MADDY

when has bhavana acted her accent

groucho
From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 13 23:05:47 2007.

joe wrote:

Madavan fans giving balanced reviews :claps:

They are cool guys like madhavan

We are fans, Joe. Not worshippers. Even if NT's film is not good, we point that out too.

Of course, Madhavan is also to be blamed for choosing scripts poorly. But there was an interesting plot that could have enticed him. Only execution was poor. So, fault is not his alone. He did his best, with Prakashraj. The director has to take the majority of the blame this time.
From: Thalafanz on Tue Aug 14 2:06:07 2007.

I'm not a big fan of Madavan. But, I always admire him alot from his first movie. He's unique. I watched Aarya on the first day itself. It's not upto Maddy's standard. But, he has done his part quite well.
IMO, he shud do more Hindi movies or Tamil movies like Alaypayuthey or Minnale...

From: selvakumar on Tue Aug 14 2:08:22 2007.

Thalafanz wrote:

I'm not a big fan of Madavan. But, I always admire him alot from his first movie. He's unique. I watched Aarya on the first day itself. It's not upto Maddy's standard. But, he has done his part quite well.
IMO, he shud do more Hindi movies or Tamil movies like Alaypayuthey or Minnale...
Very Happy

From: thilak4life on Tue Aug 14 4:12:51 2007.

ahaa, Arya pathi kettale, remba bayama irukku. I don't think it's worth it. Enga ponnalum, "torture"-nu solranga. Avalo kevalama?

Groucho says,

Quote:

Even if NT's film is not good, we point that out too.

Really. I think you set different yardsticks for different actors, nothing wrong about it. Just my observation.

From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 14 5:11:32 2007.

Even if NT's film is not good, we point that out too.

Quote:

Really.

I think you set different yardsticks for different actors, nothing wrong about it. Just my observation. Smile

Don't understand what the wink is for. But you are right, I set different yardsticks, once they become established. I can watch Sathyaraj today and Kamal tomorrow and set my liking rate.

As for this movie, I suggest you stay away if you just admire Madhavan.

Sometimes it's good that average movie like this don't do well, it teaches the stars and directors to rethink their decision making and work more in improving themselves. Reviews help too. Actors who claim that they don't read reviews are usually happy lot who are not going to improve themselves. Antagonism to media means you are only listening to one party. But that is a different issue.

But I think Madhavan do pay attention to media and fans. I hope that he will pay particular attention to the reviews; and next time work better in chosing the right co-star as well. He should know that Bavana is not up to it. All these years with Mani and direct tutelage from Kamal and he does this? Grrr....

From: MADDY on Tue Aug 14 5:45:44 2007.

Even if NT's film is not good, we point that out too.

Quote:

Really.

I think you set different yardsticks for different actors, nothing wrong about it. Just my observation. Smile

groucho, i really feel, Maddy has graduated out of the "normal" masala movies, dont u think?......i mean, i really felt he was a misfit in this movie......i've dropped my dreams of seeing Madhavan in Ajith/Vijay league

....age is not on his side to become a mass star now......if not a mass star, atleast a class actor

instead , he should do crossover cinema, meaningful bollywood and tamil movies.........that way, he will atleast get critical acclaim........i saw some website claiming Madhavan as the "weakness" in Arya......damn, idhellam thevaya ivarukku??

......he can concentrate on doing good concrete character role in good movies and enter the naseerudin shah,om puri,boman irani league........

doing arya, surya wont help seriously......

From: thilak4life on Tue Aug 14 5:49:15 2007.

About Maddy,
I know. He should be banned from doing masala films. Bad examples have plagued this industry enough, to the extent that one reasons, Why not Maddy? Forgetting the fact that a masala film condescends the viewer. I don't see why people pride themselves by saying that "they enjoy such films too", reasoning that they lower themselves down to have fun and entertainment. This, is an age-old notion which has been stretched far enough.
Let all those masala stars/films/filmmakers be damned! It's time people stop giving excuses, filmmakers start making films without patronizing the viewer with the routine "formula", "cliches", and what not!

The state of critiquing and reviewing is based on those who make them, and not the quality of the product. So, I don't think media is doing anything to guide/change/improve the scenario. They are as bad as masala films, their critiquing is as stereotyped, cliched, and pretentious.

And no matter what, People should realize that if they don't respect their time, money, taste and intelligence, nobody else will.
From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 14 6:28:37 2007.

Okay. I don't think I mentioned that Maddy should not do masala movie. I am all for it. I am all for classy masala that Kamal does - Apoorva Sahotharargal for example. Good cliched story with strong characters and performance.

This happens elsewhere all the time. In Hollywood you have people like Nicholas Cage, who are decent actors capable of appearing in off-beat pix and all out actioners (translates masala here). Alternating between projects is good for him, both as getting wider audience and allowing the new ones appreciate his good work.

And Thilak, I better not respond on your comment on media as I am a journalist myself. I'd be biased, wouldn't I?

From: Nerd on Tue Aug 14 10:37:39 2007.

Forgetting the fact that a masala film condescends the viewer. I don't see why people pride themselves by saying that "they enjoy such films too", reasoning that they lower themselves down to have fun and entertainment. This, is an age-old notion which has been stretched far enough.

For you an out and out masala film like aboorva sagOtharargaL is a classic. For me aNNAmalai/bAtshA is a classic. On another note, spiderman/superman movies will be classics to a lot of people, the bourne series is a classic to me. They all provide 2+ hours of quality entertainment. Much much better than watching TV serials and other stuff. And believe me thalaivar films( 90s/00s) have made me forget all my worries and totally enjoy the time spent. And we are not bringing our standards down by watching those movies. Having said all that enjoying masala films are purely subjective. I can't enjoy the masalas of ajith/vijay

From: Vivek4life on Tue Aug 14 12:55:02 2007.

About Maddy,
I know. He should be banned from doing masala films. Bad examples have plagued this industry enough, to the extent that one reasons, Why not Maddy? Forgetting the fact that a masala film condescends the viewer. I don't see why people pride themselves by saying that "they enjoy such films too", reasoning that they lower themselves down to have fun and entertainment. This, is an age-old notion which has been stretched far enough.
Let all those masala stars/films/filmmakers be damned! It's time people stop giving excuses, filmmakers start making films without patronizing the viewer with the routine "formula", "cliches", and what not!
The state of critiquing and reviewing is based on those who make them, and not the quality of the product. So, I don't think media is doing anything to guide/change/improve the scenario. They are as bad as masala films, their critiquing is as stereotyped, cliched, and pretentious.
And no matter what, People should realize that if they don't respect their time, money, taste and intelligence, nobody else will.

kalakkal

It's sad that a film like Aboorva Sagotharargal is a masala and lousy films of Shankar & Perarasu are also masala.

From: Devar Magan on Tue Aug 14 15:22:48 2007.

quality masala can be encouraged.. but not crappy stuff..
From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Aug 15 2:56:02 2007.

Nerd wrote:

Having said all that enjoying masala films are purely subjective. I can't enjoy the masalas of ajith/vijay

me too
From: groucho070 on Wed Aug 15 4:05:01 2007.

raaja_rasigan wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Having said all that enjoying masala films are purely subjective. I can't enjoy the masalas of ajith/vijay

me too

Who-hoa! You two got guts to tell that. I wish I can tell the same, but the problem is I have never watched any of V and A's masala flicks. I remember reading newspaper in the living room, and Madura was showing on TV. Someone at home was watching it (yes, I have two fans in the family), and I must have caught a dozen scenes and needless to say....well, I need not say it.

Madhavan himself had said in interviews that he will be alternating between Masala and good subject / off-beat stuff. Directors from other language film industry are just as interested with him. They trust his talent and we trust he will deliver us better goods next time.
From: joe on Wed Aug 15 4:12:10 2007.

nalla discussion

Let me add myself with Nerd and Raja_rasigan ,then groucho's guts may increase.
From: groucho070 on Wed Aug 15 4:33:11 2007.

joe wrote:

nalla discussion

Let me add myself with Nerd and Raja_rasigan ,then groucho's guts may increase.

Yen guts yeerkanaveee perussa irukku, Joe-anna. Struggling to get rid of that belly. Maybe I can get tips from Madhavan.
From: MADDY on Wed Aug 15 5:39:08 2007.

i smell sour grapes when people make fun of Ajith/vijay's masala flicks who enjoyed Baasha,Aboorva sagotharargal etc etc......i would say its the generation gap ........my mom, an eternal MGR fan(which i inherited) finds kamal/rajini masala movies as crap........i have lost explaining to her that Rajini and Kamal have done quality masala movies........she sticks to her stand that MGR's masala were more worthy

as far as Maddy is concerned - i think its too late for him to switch to mass star mode........so i think he can safely avoid doing "meaningless movies" like Arya..........it doesent do him any good........even rendu was a terrific movie for Maddy with the "blind man" character but arya /.......he can do a occasional rendu along with consistent class movies....

he needs to have a specific plan in his mind about his future (i'm sure he does have one)..........the other avenues that i can see is
a) becoming a good character artiste, the classy ones like Naserudin shah, irfan khan, Om puri, prakash raj(in silent roles), Raghuvaran, Mohan lal(in hindi movies)............
b) look for crossover movies........i think thats the advice kamal had for him i believe......

also, he can demand good roles from his mentors Maniratnam and Kamalhassan.........he shuldnt feel indebted to maniratnam for his whole lifetime ......i mean, Madhavan cud have done the manekdas gupta(mithun) role in Guru .........he cud have taken up sivam role in AS instead of A.Ars role .......
From: selvakumar on Wed Aug 15 5:43:47 2007.

Devar Magan wrote:

quality masala can be encouraged.. but not crappy stuff..

Sadly - Identifying quality masala itself is subjective. I never boycott any vijaykanth masala films if they are good. If I am not wrong, I must be the only hubber who saw "Perarasu" (film) in theatre and I ilked it. I did post my view on the mvoie. It was great to see him in that role after a long time and it clicked bigtime except few funny scenes. It was HIT. For this, I wouldn't feel proud to say that I boycott VK films. Plus - I wouldn't LIE that I liked a particular movie for which I had tough time at the theatre. My main grouse with him was "dancing with little girls and that too at this age and many stars have already gone nuts in that category. Only diff is : VK films flop while other films become HITS. That doesn't mean they are good films IMO. I have stopped enjoying them long back and for OTHER STARS I never APPLY A DIFFERENT YARDSTICK and comment that I enjoy their movies. I wouldnt say that with such movie HEAVEN has fallen on our earth and all. That will be CRIME and INJUSTICE TO VIJAYKANTH

& looking at few posts I feel that Varalaaru has joined the elite league inspite of being a masala movie

So, I don't have any problem with MADDY doing masala movie. Just coz I am ajith fan, that doesn't mean I will AVOID MADDY'S MASALA MOVIES. I saw RUN in the theatre. I couldnt see few of his later movies in theatre except Guru. Now, I can see Aarya if it releases here and I will do.
It will be a CRIME if I say his (Maddy's) movies like Rendu are craps and I AVOID WATCHING HIS MOVIES no theatre from here onwards
From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Aug 15 6:15:27 2007.

ஸ்ரீதர் இயக்கிய �காதலிக்க நேரமில்லை� ரீமேக் பட்டியலில் சேர்ந்திருக்கிறது. முத்துராமன் கேரக்டருக்கு சத்யராஜ், ரவிச்சந்திரன் கேரக்டருக்கு மாதவனையும் ஒப்பந்தம் செய்திருக்கிறார்கள். பாலையா கேரக்டருக்கு மட்டும் எந்த நடிகரும் கிடைக்கவில்லை. இதனால் ஷ�ட்டிங் தாமதமாகிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. (ஜூனியர் பாலையாவைப் போட வேண்டியதுதானே!)

:kumudam:

From: groucho070 on Wed Aug 15 6:42:30 2007.

raaja_rasigan wrote:

ஸ்ரீதர் இயக்கிய �காதலிக்க நேரமில்லை� ரீமேக் பட்டியலில் சேர்ந்திருக்கிறது. முத்துராமன் கேரக்டருக்கு சத்யராஜ், ரவிச்சந்திரன் கேரக்டருக்கு மாதவனையும் ஒப்பந்தம் செய்திருக்கிறார்கள். பாலையா கேரக்டருக்கு மட்டும் எந்த நடிகரும் கிடைக்கவில்லை. இதனால் ஷ�ட்டிங் தாமதமாகிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. (ஜூனியர் பாலையாவைப் போட வேண்டியதுதானே!)

:kumudam:

I hope the news is wrong. As a Sathyaraj fan, I think this is wrong (Muturaman is a youngster in the movie). As Madhavan fan, it's going back to his youthful chocolate boy image. Plus they should not tempt to make a hit classic that many knows.

From: selvakumar on Wed Aug 15 9:28:15 2007.

Sometime back, there was an article on how distributors have divided the heroes. The topmost layer was kamal, rajini etc The second layer had Jeyam Ravi, Maddy, Bharath etc & SAtyaRaj

It won't be a problem for SatyaRaj

From: groucho070 on Wed Aug 15 22:22:38 2007.

It's not the finance/distribution factor. When I comment, I don't talk about that part because antha vishayattile naan oru tubelight.

I am talking about fitting the characters. Muthuraman is Ravichandran's pal in the original. Sathyaraj has already started playing his age (Maran, Adi tadi, both of which are average, but Sathyaraj was good). And here, you have someone two extreme ends. Unless they really redo the story and dwell on the differences rather than the actual screwball elements in the original.

Plus, Sathyaraj already did the Muthuraman part in Nadigan. (Probably this is how the rumour started).

From: Vivek4life on Wed Aug 15 22:54:13 2007.

ahaa, Arya pathi kettale, remba bayama irukku. I don't think it's worth it. Enga ponnalum, "torture"-nu solranga. Avalo kevalama?

Groucho says,

Quote:

Even if NT's film is not good, we point that out too.

Really.

I think you set different yardsticks for different actors, nothing wrong about it. Just my observation. Smile

superb observation. I needed the hindsight advantage. Most people don't want to admit that they also enjoy masala craps of their favourites. Different yardstick to differernt actors. They can admit they're fanatics and will enjoy it, regardless the quality of the films. ithai sonna ppl won't hold them in high-esteem'nu oru payam vEra

As Maddy pointed out, MGR's masalas were very good compared to his wannabe. At least they weren't against women.

Even I have guts to say this
I hate Rajini's masalas. Can't stand his antics, dialogue delivery, hidden messages(against women and politicians), and all the flying. Equally hate over-actor's masalas in his later part of his career

From: groucho070 on Thu Aug 16 0:19:26 2007.

Really? And I hate vegetarian pizza.

I mean, we are all entitled to our taste. Can we go back to talking about Madhavan...instead of confessing how much you hate other actor's film. I confess I am guilty of doing that too...

So, let's keep this thread clean of accusations or whatsoever on other actors. I believe Madhavan fans are calm, relaxed, neutral individuals who are neither fanatics nor cuckoos who'd jump at those who criticise their stars like a pack of hyenas.

Let's talk about his high points and low points and somehow, hopefully, the message will reach him and he can improve himself.

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 16 0:40:20 2007.

So, let's keep this thread clean of accusations or whatsoever on other actors. I believe Madhavan fans are calm, relaxed, neutral individuals who are neither fanatics nor cuckoos who'd jump at those who criticise their stars like a pack of hyenas.

Great compliment. Sometime back, we got a better compliment if I am not wrong

Hope EVERYONE (both Hyenas & others) will get back to Madhavan ! PERIOD

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 16 8:45:33 2007.

Madhavan's dream comes true
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, August 16, 2007]

Madhavan has been on cloud nine ever since Infosys chief mentor N R Narayana Murthy expressed a desire to be interviewed by him. The much anticipated interaction will happen in Singapore on 17 August.

Murthy was asked to speak at the Singapore Expo on business relations between India and Southeast Asia and he made a counter suggestion - why do a monologue, why not an interface?

'I'd rather be interviewed by Madhavan?' ( ) Murthy suggested to the Expo authorities.

Madhavan, a big fan of Murthy, is now walking on air. �I've that e-mail which I'll keep till the end of time. I've always been a big fan of Narayana Murthy. He's certainly one of my idols. I still remember his interview with Bill Gates where he had said, 'The real power of money is the power to give it away'. I'll never forget that line,� said Madhavan.

The actor is hoping his interface with Murthy will have its lively and informative moments.

�I don't want it to be cut and dried. The very fact that he asked for me, puts a big responsibility on my shoulder. And I intend to take that responsibility very seriously�.

Madhavan has just returned from Singapore from the premiere of his latest film Aarya.

�But I don't mind going back so quickly. My wife Sarita is coming with me. She says that she wouldn't miss this historic moment in my life for anything in the world�.

---
Congrats Maddy ! Do a good job
From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 16 8:47:37 2007.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14510950
Maddy meets Murthy!
By Moviebuzz | Thursday, 16 August , 2007, 08:26

Madhavan will be grilling the Infosys bigwig N R Narayana Murthy on the occasion of �Focus India Enclave� at India-Singapore Exposition. Maddy will cover issues pertaining to manpower, money and software exchange between the two countries.

A beaming Maddy, told Moviebuzz: �I have always been a big fan of Mr Narayana Murthy, and now I am so excited and nervous to be interviewing him�. The star has done an intensive research for the interview and he adds: "It is going to be a great experience. I have always admired the way Mr Murthy has lived and led his life so far.He is the man who pioneered the IT revolution in our Country. The topic will be- �Collaboration between India and Asian in IT��. I have done my research on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)."

Recently Mr Narayana Murthy had said in an interview that Madhavan's is his favourite actor and that if ever a Bollywood actor had to interview him, it would have to be Maddy! A visibly excited Maddy has taken off from Chennai to Singapore on Independence day (August 15) evening with wife Sarita who is also a fan of Murthy.
From: Wibha on Sun Aug 19 20:18:05 2007.

i saw aarya

the perfect entertainer.........i seriously have no idea why it got such bad reviews the second half was paced very well

maddy - rocked like always wudn't wonder if ppl watched the movie for him

prakash raj was also good

bhavana no expression and she didn't even get the attitude needed for her character

vadivelu cheap jokes which were annoying

the story was good............but sad for maddy ppl never like good movies
From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 19 22:36:16 2007.

Finally watched Aarya this past weekend - first Madhavan movie in theatre (other than Guru)...there was no crowd - about 20 people in the theatre...

The movie is a great entertainer, though I felt the story dragged in the second half...

Madhavan......i can't stop looking at him when he's on-screen... ...he looks so gooood and his acting is equally great! he did his role well...his acting is natural as always and his smile is ever-so-sweet... he smiles quite often in the movie too!

Prakashraj - great as always...

Bhavana - good but something was missing - didn't seem natural...

Vadivelu comedy - ok, not so impressive

songs were good! i liked the way the songs were made to suit Madhavan's not-so-good dance movements...hehe...and i liked the song 'Aarya'...

overall, the movie is definitely worth watching for Madhavan...the story didn't flow well; the first half was good but the second half seemed to drag...and then finally ended...

highlights:
-'Aarya' song (for Madhavan )
-engagement scene - Madhavan was very well dressed and looked handsome......
-scenes between Madhavan and Prakashraj was well done...

see it if you like Madhavan ...just a fun movie to see...

I'm looking forward to 'Evano Oruvan'...can't wait ...
From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 19 22:38:53 2007.

Wibha wrote:

maddy - rocked like always wudn't wonder if ppl watched the movie for him

Wibha wrote:

the story was good............but sad for maddy ppl never like good movies

story was ok for me...but i really enjoyed it...

From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 19 22:40:40 2007.

Recently Mr Narayana Murthy had said in an interview that Madhavan's is his favourite actor and that if ever a Bollywood actor had to interview him, it would have to be Maddy!

...wow...

...

From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 19 22:44:32 2007.

Murthy was asked to speak at the Singapore Expo on business relations between India and Southeast Asia and he made a counter suggestion - why do a monologue, why not an interface?

'I'd rather be interviewed by Madhavan?' ( Shocked

...Congrats to Madhavan and best wishes with the interview!!

From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 19 22:47:14 2007.

Madhavan's rescue act
IndiaGlitz [Friday, August 17, 2007]

Madhavan has come to rescue the film Evano Oruvan. The movie directed by Marathi director Nishikant Kamat features Madhavan and Sangeetha in lead roles.

Director Nishikant hogged all limelight when his maiden Marathi film Dombivili Fast won rave reviews while bagging several awards and honour.

He was keen to remake the movie in Tamil. With Madhavan playing the lead role, he completed the shooting for the movie. Director Seeman and Madhavan have penned the dialogues for the film.

Now impressed with the way the movie has shaped up, sources say, �Madhavan himself has bought the film on an outright basis. He is also reported to have purchased the film from distributors who have bought this film earlier by paying interest amount also�.

According to Madhavan, �Pyramid Saimira has assured him that they would be distributing the film�.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/33054.html

looking forward to Evano Oruvan...
From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 19 22:50:03 2007.

Another movie of Madhavan:
Debutant director Madhumitha will direct a movie titled Vallamai Tharayo starring Madhavan and Navya Nair...

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/33068.html
From: Sinthiya on Sun Aug 19 22:54:18 2007.

groucho070 and Maddy,
....great reviews...well written...
From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 20 0:45:15 2007.

Great that you enjoyed the show. It has been yanked out of my neighbourhood theatre. It has some lowdowns, and hopefully Madhavan and the filmaker will take not of it.

Selva, I am sorry if my 'pack of hyenas' comment offended you. You know I didn't include you in it. Really sorry. You are an exceptional person, and I know it personally.

I am very happy that despite being a strong Ajith fan, you have been continuously contributing to this thread. Thanks.
From: smith1 on Mon Aug 20 3:05:40 2007.

aarya is the biggest bomb in maddy's career.
From: mareen on Mon Aug 20 5:12:07 2007.

seen arya twice

+ve
Madhavan - natural acting.
Prakash raj - carries the movie throughout, if it would've been any1 else then it might've been boring.

-ve
Vadivelu - few places ok, many places Boring and lengthy scenes, getting beaten up by bhavan was unbearable to watch.
Bhavana - Not powerful for the character!
Story was streched in the second half.
Climax - i think, they didnt think of the climax well, coz a police man revenging Prakash raj for his moustache.

Overall its a Good masala film, if you dont care about the Flaws
From: smith1 on Mon Aug 20 5:27:04 2007.

seems U haven't cared abt the flaws.

But most have.
From: mareen on Mon Aug 20 5:28:42 2007.

smith1 wrote:

seems U haven't cared abt the flaws.

But most have.
yes, i usually watch it around 12.00 am and im already falling asleep. So i wouldnt care, i would just hope it to finish . i saw the second time with my family, which is where is where i noticed these Flaws

From: selvakumar on Tue Aug 21 1:06:00 2007.

Selva, I am sorry if my 'pack of hyenas' comment offended you. You know I didn't include you in it. Really sorry. You are an exceptional person, and I know it personally.

I am very happy that despite being a strong Ajith fan, you have been continuously contributing to this thread. Thanks.

Sorry friend. I thought of replying to this yesterday itself. couldn't do this.
First of all, that comment didn't offend me since we know each other

Actually, I should apologize first

It is quite natural that any fan won't be interested to see too much digressions in his favorite actor's thread.we / I jumped in coz it shouldn't happen like that naa.. I hate "Eliyaarai valiyaar adithal" and I too hate those who write unfair reviews for movies !

(praising craps from others while degrading movies of others)

I LIKE Maddy. I would recommend u RHTDM (not sure whether u have seen that or not) It is REMAKE OF MINNALAE. damn cool movie. I love it much like mInnalae. (Madhavan as well). prob, we are not matured enough to accept him in other roels.

we might in the near future

From: cancer on Tue Aug 21 1:25:56 2007.

evano oruvan is marati remake movie right???
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Aug 21 1:30:40 2007.

Siva,

Evano Oruvan is the remake of the Marathi fim "Dombivili Fast".

From: Wibha on Tue Aug 21 1:31:13 2007.

cancer wrote:

evano oruvan is marati remake movie right???

it's by a marathi film director dont no if its remake

I LIKE Maddy. I would recommend u RHTDM (not sure whether u have seen that or not) It is REMAKE OF MINNALAE. damn cool movie. I love it much like mInnalae. (Madhavan as well). prob, we are not matured enough to accept him in other roels. Embarassed

we might in the near future Smile

From: cancer on Tue Aug 21 1:33:08 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Siva,

Evano Oruvan is the remake of the Marathi fim "Dombivili Fast".

ya i heard somewhere, whats the script about ? off beat movie??
From: smith1 on Tue Aug 21 2:19:09 2007.

evano oruvan - the script is abt a man who leads a normal life with mot much care for the soceity. Some incidents happen which change his life altogether. No songs or fights in the film.

Heroine is sangeetha.

Wonder if it will release & bigger wonder if it runs.

From: groucho070 on Tue Aug 21 2:21:18 2007.

Those who should apologise, never does. You don't have to.

other

Actually, I should apologize first Smile

(praising craps from others while degrading movies of others)

Yeah. I know. I admit, I do that sometimes though I try to be as balanced as possible. It's tough. You see your star going through hell, while the other talentless one (you know who) enjoying immense following and fame. It's normal. Time should dictate. And I am glad that Madhavan's track is completely different. This is an advantage because fans of other stars like you can sit back and enjoy his work without having to worry about anything else.

I LIKE Maddy. I would recommend u RHTDM (not sure whether u have seen that or not) It is REMAKE OF MINNALAE. damn cool movie.

Any different from the original?

That's humility talking. I know your sense of judgement. It's just that his work are still minimal for anyone to decide where he fits in best.

prob, we are not matured enough to accept him in other roels. Embarassed

we might in the near future Smile

From: joe on Tue Aug 21 13:02:39 2007.

Madavan Interview -video

http://www.kumudam.com/streaming.php?id=6&strid=1820&stream=4

I like him a lot
From: Sinthiya on Tue Aug 21 21:23:03 2007.

joe wrote:

Madavan Interview -video

http://www.kumudam.com/streaming.php?

Thanks Joe ...first time i registered with Kumudam to hear his interview...

Madhavan's voice is really nice...he speaks well and in a thoughtful manner...

He says: "youth is in heart, not in age"

Madhavan also mentions (Y)Evano Oruvan movie is close to his heart... ...
From: Wibha on Wed Aug 22 0:51:33 2007.

joe wrote:

Madavan Interview -video

http://www.kumudam.com/streaming.php?id=6&strid=1820&stream=4

I like him a lot

joe

sinth ur avatar
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Aug 22 1:45:18 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Siva,

Evano Oruvan is the remake of the Marathi fim "Dombivili Fast".

ippo padatha angellam irrundhu remake panraangala?!
From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Aug 22 2:47:14 2007.

SS,

Masala padam remake panrathukku ithu evvalavo paravayillai

Disclaimer: Ithukku yaarum sandaikku vanthudaathinga. Naan pothuvaathan sonnen
From: groucho070 on Thu Aug 23 1:46:18 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

SS,

Masala padam remake panrathukku ithu evvalavo paravayillai

Disclaimer: Ithukku yaarum sandaikku vanthudaathinga. Naan pothuvaathan sonnen

There used to be a time when strong story-oriented films were remade. Hope this will usher that time back. Of course, Masala kooda remake pannulaam. Balaji used to remake both quality flicks and masala flicks with good results those days (but don't bring up Viduthalai, staring two of my favourites, urgh!).
From: selvakumar on Wed Aug 29 8:07:48 2007.

Did anyone read MADHAVAN'S latest interview in Rediff ?

Seems he had understood what MADDY & MYSELF were trying to convey to him

Just a snippet from that

Madhvan wrote:

Ajith [Images] and Shalini are very good friends of mine even today.
From: selvakumar on Wed Aug 29 8:11:28 2007.

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/24maddy.htm
Maddy on quizzing Narayana Murthy

Actor Madhavan [Images] is on a high. Not because of the success of his new film Arya but because of an interview he did on August 17 in Singapore.

This time, he was on the other side of the table interviewing none other than the mentor of Infosys Technologies, Narayana Murthy. The interview was conducted as a part of the 'Focus India Enclave' at the India-Singapore Exposition.

In this interview Madhavan speaks about the unforgettable experience.

It was reported that Narayana Murthy expressed his desire to be interviewed by you at the Focus India Enclave at the India-Singapore Exposition...

I think he didn't have much of a choice! (laughs). It was organised in Singapore and Narayana Murthy was asked whether he would like to give a speech or an interview. He said he preferred doing an interview by Madhavan!

Were you surprised to hear such a request from Narayana Murthy?

Totally. I don't know how I qualified to interview him in any way. But I was not going to lose such an opportunity to meet an idol of mine. It was a dream come true and I just grabbed the opportunity.

Why do you idolise him? Is it because of his entrepreneurial spirit?

There are very few companies like Infosys [Get Quote] in India today, which can compete with any top company in the world, and can also boast of honesty. Like Tata for instance; they are the most honest and respected company in the world today. It is not blemished by any misconduct.

Similarly, Mr.Narayana Murthy too has an unblemished record. What he has achieved in the last fifteen years for himself, the country and his company is most exemplary. And to maintain humility after achieving so much is next to impossible.

Did you prepare yourself for the interview?

Oh yes, I prepared myself like I prepare for a movie, perhaps more than I prepare for a movie. I didn't want to sound like an idiot in front of him. I do keep in touch with the financial sector but for this interview, I did extra preparation.

What did you tell him when you met him at the function?

I told him I was a huge fan of his. In return, he said he was a follower of my movies. He also told me that his wife was a huge fan of mine. It was a mutual admiration society more from my side than his.

Did you ask him why he chose you to interview him?

No, I didn't. Whatever be the reason, I felt it was quite impudent of me to ask that and try to flatter myself. I just thanked him for choosing me.

What was your first question?

My first question was: Are you going to ask me questions in return? He replied, 'I am most certainly planning to.' Then, we started off on a very light note. He was very jovial and you can call it a heart to heart interview. By the end of it, we were on 'hi-fying' terms.

What kind of an interview was it? Was it personal or pertaining to the company and the IT sector?

The topic was the future of India with respect to the ASEAN countries in growth, in IT and the financial sector. So, I did not ask him any personal or unrelated questions. My questions were related to the economic growth and the growth of IT in India and the ASEAN countries.

I asked him when China is excelling in the manufacturing sector, India's growth is mainly in the service sector, so, is it possible to maintain the growth rate by concentrating on services alone? Will the bubble burst? He said, we have only scratched the surface and we have a long way to go.

Then I asked him, how long are we going to have only glorified BPOs in the country? We are not developing many software products in India. He said that would happen soon and we have to start making products that are of international quality.

How enriching was the experience for you?

For me, it was enthralling. You are hearing an icon speak with such clarity of thought. It was mind blowing.

Were you asking the questions to understand more about the financial sector, or as a person who follows the Indian economy closely?

Unlike what people think of actors, we also follow what is happening in the country minutely. My business depends on it. I don't think I let down my pedigree of people with my questions.

I remember Mr Narayana Murthy commenting that I only work as an actor but actually I am a financial expert disguised as an actor!

Did Narayana Murthy ask you any questions?

He wanted to know who my favourite heroine was. He asked that question in front of my wife! I told him very safely that my favourite heroine would always be the heroine of my first film, Alai Paayuthe. That is Shalini. Ajith [Images] and Shalini are very good friends of mine even today.

Yes, a very safe answer...

He can't get any answer smarter and safer than that!

Then, he asked me how I met my wife Sarita. It seems his wife, Sudha Murthy and my wife share a lot in common, both being Maharashtrians. Both are from the same village. In Kolhapur, Narayana Murthy and me are called the sons in law of Kolhapur! Sudha Murthy is a former Tata employee and my father was with the Tatas. I am also a Tata person myself.

It was a fun interview and we had some very good questions and answers later.

Didn't you ask any personal questions?

I did. I felt he and Sudha Murthy looked madly in love even now. I asked him, despite becoming one of the richest and one of the most successful men in the country, how he still maintains such a romantic relationship with his wife. His answer on romance, I dare not repeat now because I want to use it in one of my movies. I have never heard romance so technically described.

Now let me ask you about your recent release Arya. Arya is a typical commercial masala film, which many feel is not a Madhavan film, quite different from the kind of films you used to do earlier. Why do you act in such films?

All those people who write reviews of my films like Arya in English write that they don't expect these kinds of films from Madhavan! The fact is I don't care about what they say because I have given a movie that would satisfy the commercial market and the distributors. The film is a hit.

Tell me what is a typical Maddy movie? I feel it is a movie that makes money. You cannot hold a dagger at my throat and say that I make movies you like. There are other people also who like my movies.

Is it to reach out to people that you act in such films?

Of course, it is. There is a certain section of my audience who want to open their shirts and dance, who want to shout my dialogues, who want to throw money at the screen, who want to sing my tunes. I have to think of them also.

I can do a Kannathil Muthamittal, which will get a fantastic review on rediff, but those who come to the theatre and watch the film in a small town are different.

When Thampi came out, everybody gave a bad review except the Tamil press and when Rendu came, nobody had much to say about it. When Arya came, it was also described as an okay film. But all these films are super hits. When Anbe Sivam came, there were fantastic reviews but the film was a flop. I get more recognition and money when I do films like Thampi, Rendu and Arya.

If you walk with me in Madurai, you can see people who call me Arya! They tell me, 'What dialogue delivery, what style, what songs!' That's what they want. Hearing them is the biggest achievement.

An A centre guy won't even go to see a movie if he doesn't like the promo, whoever the actor is. Whereas the B. and C centre audiences are loyalists. They watch the films of their favourite heroes again and again. I haven't built that audience for a long time.

So, I have to indulge myself in a film, and do three films for my audience. Till now, it was in the reverse ratio.

When did you realise that you have to build B and C centre audience?

I realised this because of the nature of the A centre audience. For example, everybody claimed Nala Damayatnhi was a fantastic film but what happened to the film? Anbe Sivam is described as a fantastic film but it was a commercial failure.

( I think Madhavan's latest interview is going to create further fights)

So, it is like understanding the market and catering to it..?

Absolutely. Research is needed before launching any product whether it is Pepsi, Coke or a movie and ultimately, it has to be marketed well.

Photographs: Sreeram Selvaraj

From: selvakumar on Wed Aug 29 8:13:26 2007.

Quote:

When Anbe Sivam came, there were fantastic reviews but the film was a flop. I get more recognition and money when I do films like Thampi, Rendu and Arya.

If you walk with me in Madurai, you can see people who call me Arya! They tell me, 'What dialogue delivery, what style, what songs!' That's what they want. Hearing them is the biggest achievement.

An A centre guy won't even go to see a movie if he doesn't like the promo, whoever the actor is. Whereas the B. and C centre audiences are loyalists. They watch the films of their favourite heroes again and again. I haven't built that audience for a long time.

So, I have to indulge myself in a film, and do three films for my audience. Till now, it was in the reverse ratio.

From: MADDY on Wed Aug 29 10:26:01 2007.

finally Madhavan is thinking abt fans like me also

Quote:

...........

a) ratio part was absolutely spot on - let him do one class movie and 3 mass movies

b) A-centre pasangala pathhi nalla purinju vechhirukkaar.....

,......machhi, B & C centre dhaan namakku ennaikkum nirandharam......

c) nuthing succeeds like success - stop being a good guy doing tea-boy roles in ur so-called mentor's movies

....if they want u in their movies, ask them a plum role

........Maddy, please maintain this momentum-paa - cant digest these small sombus and visoles getting greater success than u

(the best part here is i told the same thing(thambi,arya,rendu are better career choices than AS,ND,AE) in recently concluded chennai meet and people laughed at me for saying this

)

selva - kanavellam balikuudhe, kan munne nadukkudhe

From: Wibha on Wed Aug 29 12:30:14 2007.

maddy doing 3 mass movies

then wats the difference between him and other heros

hope he doesn't do really cheap mass movies
From: great on Wed Aug 29 12:51:17 2007.

Wibha wrote:

hope he doesn't do really cheap mass movies

Examples ??
From: Ramakrishna on Wed Aug 29 12:52:44 2007.

great wrote:

Wibha wrote:

hope he doesn't do really cheap mass movies

Examples ??

Arya
From: Wibha on Wed Aug 29 12:55:05 2007.

ram will u

i dont wanna name them but v'r not in short of cheap mass movies................

From: great on Wed Aug 29 12:58:07 2007.

you meant ayutha ezhuthu or AS

c) nuthing succeeds like success - stop being a good guy doing tea-boy roles in ur so-called mentor's movies Evil or Very Mad

Again which movie you are talking about

....if they want u in their movies, ask them a plum role Twisted Evil

If you are talking about AS/AE , in both the movies Maddy has got the plum role.

you meant Simbhu or Dr over here

........Maddy, please maintain this momentum-paa - cant digest these small sombus and visoles getting greater success than u Crying or Very sad

(the best part here is i told the same thing(thambi,arya,rendu are better career choices than AS,ND,AE) in recently concluded chennai meet and people laughed at me for saying this LOL

)

From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Aug 29 13:03:48 2007.

great wrote:

one is Simbhu

another is vishal - The upcoming ILam siruthai

........Maddy, please maintain this momentum-paa - cant digest these small sombus and visoles getting greater success than u Crying or Very sad

you meant Simbhu or Dr over here Laughing

From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Aug 29 13:04:59 2007.

Great,

I guess Maddy is talking abt Madhavan's role in Guru. in both AS/AE Madhavan had well sketched roles.

From: Wibha on Wed Aug 29 19:36:29 2007.

(the best part here is i told the same thing(thambi,arya,rendu are better career choices than AS,ND,AE) in recently concluded chennai meet and people laughed at me for saying this LOL

finally Madhavan is thinking abt fans like me also Thumbs Up!

...........

a) ratio part was absolutely spot on - let him do one class movie and 3 mass movies Very Happy

Quote:

b) A-centre pasangala pathhi nalla purinju vechhirukkaar..... Laughing

,......machhi, B & C centre dhaan namakku ennaikkum nirandharam...... Thumbs Up!

Quote:

c) nuthing succeeds like success - stop being a good guy doing tea-boy roles in ur so-called mentor's movies Evil or Very Mad

....if they want u in their movies, ask them a plum role Twisted Evil

........Maddy, please maintain this momentum-paa - cant digest these small sombus and visoles getting greater success than u Crying or Very sad

sombus and visoles

vishal is good

Quote:

)

selva - kanavellam balikuudhe, kan munne nadukkudhe Laughing

ithellama kanavu

From: crajkumar_be on Wed Aug 29 22:22:19 2007.

Selva,
From: groucho070 on Wed Aug 29 22:55:19 2007.

Thanks for the interview, Selva.

I am very confident, after reading the interview, Madhavan is intelligent enough to carve a niche path for himself. Besides doing smaller roles means there is always a backup career of becoming a good character actor.

Let's hope that doesn't happen.

From: Sinthiya on Wed Aug 29 23:39:27 2007.

Madhavan wrote:

All those people who write reviews of my films like Arya in English write that they don't expect these kinds of films from Madhavan! The fact is I don't care about what they say because I have given a movie that would satisfy the commercial market and the distributors. The film is a hit....You cannot hold a dagger at my throat and say that I make movies you like. There are other people also who like my movies.

...good point as well..

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 3:18:37 2007.

crajkumar_be wrote:

Selva,

thaangal ithai thaan kurippidugireergal endru ninaikiraen.

Quote:

When Anbe Sivam came, there were fantastic reviews but the film was a flop. I get more recognition and money when I do films like Thampi, Rendu and Arya.

IMO, I dont have much problem with AS though I didn't like AE, Guru etc
Thambi was OK
Priya sakhi
I havent seen Rendu fully and I am yet to see Aarya.
Madhavan is telling that Rendu/ Arya are superhits in the same interview which I don't agree. I didn't believe him when he said his Rendu overseas collections ahve surpassed Dhoom-2.

He clearly says that these two has reached him to a diff level than AE though he got critical acclaim for KM, AS etc. IMO,
Again, it is good to HEAR what HE FEELS about these movies !

I posted that interview coz many times when I stressed about the importance of commercial cinema (certainly not Rendus and aaryaas), I got only this "He is in a diff league and should do only movies like GURU, KM etc I donno why he did GURU which required only a supporting actor.

Problem here is : These films put him under the pressure of Producers and distributors. So, if he continues to do films like that, he might lose his PLATFORM. Many actors have been killed by this.

Madhavan vacha kudumai, adicha mottai maari pogaama irundha sari.

P.S: A fan's perception (like the one of MADDY) might drastically vary based on his own priorities. so, FAN engiran angle la ! btw, he praised AS somewhere right ? I mean some kind of function ?
From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 3:21:52 2007.

and MADDY (Hubber)
You could have removied Nala Dayamanthi from your list. That was a COMPLETE MADHAVAN MOVIE IMO.
I don't have much complaints on AS (remember your fan perspective might be diff and we have already spent enough energy in this topic)
I agree with you on GURU, AE etc I think he should have done the Surya role

Quote:

btw, he praised AS somewhere right ? I mean some kind of function ?

sorry I posted it in a hurry. I was referring to Madhavan here.
From: Devar Magan on Thu Aug 30 3:37:27 2007.

arya hit-nu dr.madhavan ethukku comedy panraaru??
From: MADDY on Thu Aug 30 3:54:05 2007.

great,
yes the tea-boy role, i referred was Guru in particular.... .....

reg Plum roles - he shuld have taken Sivam's role in AnbeSivam and Surya's role in AE. He should have rejected Guru ideally or atleast asked for mithun's role.....(i'm not advicing or threatening, its just i felt he cud have done these things)

i was cross abt ppl. calling Vishal/Simbhu as bigger actors than Madhavan ......i dont know, how other maddy fans took it but i felt very very very bad.......no i dint mention vijay here, he is far better than

groucho, really, do u think Madhavan should settle for character artiste career?? ......i wud like him to try for becoming a star first.....esp, with Arya doing "not bad" at BO, he can still give it a try......

also, if he keeps doing class movies/BO duds - he wud vanish one day .......who would keep on giving him chances?? if he builds a good fan base with some hit movies then his fans wud be enuf to pull through his class movies...........Kamal didnt do a Hey raam in his first 5 years, ARRahman didnt give Kangalal Kaidhu sei in his early career , they gave mass hits, built good fan base and then churned out their class stuffs......
From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 30 4:09:21 2007.

MADDY wrote:

also, if he keeps doing class movies/BO duds - he wud vanish one day .......

If he gives mindless movies like Aarya, he will vanish in half a day

From: joe on Thu Aug 30 4:16:05 2007.

If he gives mindless movies like Aarya, he will vanish in half a day LOL

also, if he keeps doing class movies/BO duds - he wud vanish one day Crying or Very sad

.......

From: raaja_rasigan on Thu Aug 30 4:34:10 2007.

joe wrote:

If he gives mindless movies like Aarya, he will vanish in half a day LOL

also, if he keeps doing class movies/BO duds - he wud vanish one day Crying or Very sad

.......

inga enna comedy padama odudhu

From: groucho070 on Thu Aug 30 4:35:51 2007.

......i dont know, how other maddy fans took it but i felt very very very bad.......no i dint mention vijay here, he is far better than

i was cross abt ppl. calling Vishal/Simbhu as bigger actors than Madhavan Hammer

Anngey nippatitiingga? And Madhavan fans? People like us? We just laugh. Vishal is a joke waiting to die down. We shall see. Simbhu is a generic actor who's career will soon be destroyed by his own big head.

Of course, I can be wrong.

groucho, really, do u think Madhavan should settle for character artiste career?? Huh?!

......i wud like him to try for becoming a star first.....esp, with Arya doing "not bad" at BO, he can still give it a try......

I think you misread me. Or I miswrote. But there was a 'mis' somewhere. I said that it is good to do occasional guest role, steal the show a bit, and work in off beat films (most of which I can't watch for them being pretentious at times)..., just in case he never makes it as a hero for a long time (let's hope he is still not playing a medical student at the age of 50+), he can use the experience to do character roles. That was what I was trying to say. Look at Prabhu. He is superior actor, and I am not saying this as NT fan. Wonderful actor, now using his experience as a good character actor. He had his shot as hero, now he is graciously stepping aside and doing something he can excel in.

Everyone gets old one day, and you need all the experience you can get for the career that awaits you in twilight years. He can't be using his chocolate boy schtick for a long time. Alternating roles is a damned good thing to do at this time.

Azhathey-appa. Naangga ellam irukkommulla. If we continue to support him, spread good words about him to our pals, family and relatives, I am sure enough support will be there to sustain his career. Plus, he has good relationship with fans and media. That helps a lot.

also, if he keeps doing class movies/BO duds - he wud vanish one day Crying or Very sad

.......who would keep on giving him chances?? Huh?!

if he builds a good fan base with some hit movies then his fans wud be enuf to pull through his class movies...........Kamal didnt do a Hey raam in his first 5 years, ARRahman didnt give Kangalal Kaidhu sei in his early career , they gave mass hits, built good fan base and then churned out their class stuffs...... Cool

Rajini and Kamal will always be a good yardstick. I am not sure about Hey Ram (I got issues), but look at the list of films those two superstars did between 1975 - 1980!! Ellam mathiriyaana padamumm irukku. Masala, story oriented, off-beat, some risque stuff. Amazing!!! In Five frickin' years they did all that! That is why I am glad Madhavan is doing the same thing.

And Selva,

I guess we have to cross swords again. I thought Madhavan was excellent in AE. Reminds me of Rajini in Tappu Thalanggal. Only his accent slips here and there.

Of course, I gigled when watching the the scene where he gets beaten up by Surya. Yeah Right.

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 4:43:14 2007.

If I am not wrong it was MADDY who wrote a pretty harsh review on AARYA. I don't think he defended it instead he wants HIM TO BE THE SHOW STEALER.

Groucho,
As I said, I don't have much prob with AS. But Guru ??? AE might be good compared to things like GURU.
I won't go to the extent of defending his movies like AArya, Rendu (I haven't seen them yet)
But I don't think a movie like RUN will make him vanish.
Such things will RETAIN YOUR CORE FAN BASE and will ease you a bit in reaching out to other set of audience. Rolling Eyes

A movie like RUN, MINNALAE etc won't make him vanish since that will fall under the following category from your post Smile

Quote:

From: groucho070 on Thu Aug 30 5:26:05 2007.

Well, Selva, I did my share of bashing Aarya, mostly the director and his script. Rendu is alright. Not bad. You should see it purely for fun elements. I think basically most of us are fighting the same war. Talking about the same point, and at time agreeing without knowing.

I guess Madhavan is special because his talent is not restricted to Tamizh alone and I guess some fans are worried that to have non-Tamizhians stumble on his Aarya and Rendu will be embarrasing.

I always believe that for someone to stay long in the field must have this: A great sense of humour! Good comedic timing and good dialogue delivery. Madhavan has it all. Not great, but good.

Many of the industry survivors have these qualities, whether or not they are great actors. Sathyaraj is a perfect example. A hack as an actor, but good in comedy, and delivers his dialogue well.

But then, there's Vijayakanth. God do work in mysterious ways sometimes....
From: joe on Thu Aug 30 5:46:39 2007.

IMO, madhavan doesn't need a dedicated fan base ..He is like 'liked by all' material .If he focus more on dedicated fan base ,dedicated haters base will also increase .He is capable of satisfying all kind of fans ..All he needs to do is picking good scripts which can give decent entertainments to his common audience.

From: MADDY on Thu Aug 30 5:48:58 2007.

If he gives mindless movies like Aarya, he will vanish in half a day LOL

also, if he keeps doing class movies/BO duds - he wud vanish one day Crying or Very sad

.......

just like Vi-sole has now vanished after Sivappadhigaram and Thamirabarani

DM, endha padam-dhaan pa odichhu indha varushathulla unakku??

......

yes groucho - we are all telling the same thing, i guess, with me and selva biased towards massy side......

.....

From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 30 7:02:36 2007.

MADDY wrote:

just like Vi-sole has now vanished after Sivappadhigaram and Thamirabarani

Needless comment For this

1. I am not a Vishal fan to say this to me.
2. However if there is a break in between movie it is not necessarily they are vanished. BTW FYI Thamirabhrani is a hit Anyhow this thread is not abt vishal. That can be talked in his thread.

BTW it is not about doing masala or class movies. It is all about a movie liked by many. It can be either a masala or class or classy mass movie too.
In short instead of giving crap masala movies which is liked by few, giving class movie which is liked by few is very much better.

I am not against giving mass movies. Let it be reasonable entertainer like Run instead of a crap in the name of entertainment like aarya. Simple

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 7:36:09 2007.

joe wrote:

IMO, madhavan doesn't need a dedicated fan base ..He is like 'liked by all' material .If he focus more on dedicated fan base ,dedicated haters base will also increase .He is capable of satisfying all kind of fans ..All he needs to do is picking good scripts which can give decent entertainments to his common audience.

I agree on this.
For Aarya, there were "too many good" reviews in the media except AV ofcourse AFAIK
Problem here is : If he does guest roles in his mentor movies (Mani), he failes to concentrate on other movies. Producers of other movies will get affected and so do his movie schedule. Perfect example would be AArya.
But as u said,
He should do even decent enterainers / action movies apart from those class movies to GENERATE REVENUE AT THE BOX OFFICE.

If he doesn't do either of these two, it will be a disadvantage for him

From: Devar Magan on Thu Aug 30 7:39:44 2007.

if he builds a good fan base with some hit movies then his fans wud be enuf to pull through his class movies...........Kamal didnt do a Hey raam in his first 5 years,

reg Plum roles - he shuld have taken Sivam's role in AnbeSivam

also, if he keeps doing class movies/BO duds - he wud vanish one day Crying or Very sad

.......who would keep on giving him chances?? Huh?!

havent u seen kamal's KB movies, where he acted in even small roles.. he did 16 vayathinile and raajapaarvai very early in his carrier..

sivam's role in anbesivam, enna kothavaal saavadila 100rs.-kku kidaikkuthaa??

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 7:43:15 2007.

Devar Magan wrote:

IMO, Few of them were worst ! esp Moondu Mudichu

and all. I don't think maddy will complain about R.Madhvan doing RP or 16 vayathinilae.

btw, I never thought Madhvan will bash Anbe Sivam like this

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 7:44:51 2007.

btw, In "ennaangira" song Madhvan comes in Attagaasam getup ! if I am not wrong With exactly same number of RINGS and CHAINS except the Mush. did anyone notice that?
From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 30 7:49:43 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

I don't think maddy will complain about R.Madhvan doing RP or 16 vayathinilae.

If it would have happened and if the movie is a hit then no complaints. If it is a flop then

Though anbe sivam is a flop(reasons could be many) the movie did get good response when shown in TV as well as Madhavan's acting.

For a movie like Aarya even if shown in the TV the response will be same
From: Devar Magan on Thu Aug 30 7:50:39 2007.

ennangira, song-a trailor-la paakkum pothey, ennaku theriyum.. intha padam kuppai, velaikku aagaathunu..

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 7:52:54 2007.

There are few exception too.
For a movie like AE, (that flopped) I don't think he will receive anything from TV as well as from others Mr. Green

except very few

Though anbe sivam is a flop(reasons could be many) the movie did get good response when shown in TV as well as Madhavan's acting.

For a movie like Aarya even if shown in the TV the response will be same Evil or Very Mad

If it would have happened and if the movie is a hit then no complaints. If it is a flop then Mr. Green

From: Thirumaran on Thu Aug 30 8:02:10 2007.

There are few exception too.
For a movie like AE, (that flopped) I don't think he will receive anything from TV as well as from others Mr. Green

except very few

yes accepted.

BTW AE is by MR

If it would have happened and if the movie is a hit then no complaints. If it is a flop then Mr. Green

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 8:07:47 2007.

Quote:

BTW AE is by MR

But Maddy said he FELT LIKE SLAPPING MANI RATHNAM when Surya slapped Madhavan

From: MADDY on Thu Aug 30 8:20:31 2007.

Problem here is : If he does guest roles in his mentor movies (Mani), he failes to concentrate on other movies. Producers of other movies will get affected and so do his movie schedule. Perfect example would be AArya.

my concern here is, he will lose image.......mass star-ukku image mukkiyam.......B & C Centre people stick on to ur image......getting slapped by surya (

), coming for 10 mins in a movie, coming as a loose,naive character like A.Ars doesent go well with "revenue generating" B,C centre people......

yes, i'm cross at Mani as well who is so inconsiderate on a maddy's career using him like "oorgaai"

.......atleast kamal gave him some good advices but Mani

DM, if kamal had wanted maddy in AS, then he shuld have given the main character to him

......A.Ars character-a paathu enakkae kovam vandhuchhu -

From: selvakumar on Thu Aug 30 8:58:18 2007.

Maddy,
Personally I feel that Maddy's SPACE in AS was more IF you consider many other movies of him. Be it the scene in which he tries to get revenge of NaLLa Sivam or the one who weeps for the wounds of Ponraj. Such things looked great.
Again, naama pesina itha pathi pesikkitae iruppoem So, let us agree to disagree on AS
From: joe on Thu Aug 30 9:02:32 2007.

Thirumaran,
Pls don't compare Anbe sivam with Arya ,even in BO aspect ..In singapore AS did really well in BOX ,ran more than a month ,whereas Arya is thrown out in a week.

From: great on Thu Aug 30 10:14:59 2007.

my concern here is, he will lose image.......mass star-ukku image mukkiyam.......B & C Centre people stick on to ur image......getting slapped by surya ( Hammer

), coming for 10 mins in a movie, coming as a loose,naive character like A.Ars doesent go well with "revenue generating" B,C centre people......

:shocked: oh Madhavan Mass star-a ? ithu naal varaikum ennaku theriyathu. Image build up vera

Even in tenali Kamal would be slapped by Jeyarama. So what its the character its getting hit .talking about tea kadai role , Even kh has done many roles best example would be thillu mullu . He just comes for few minutes but he makes it memorable , its not the screen time but the screen presence makes the whole difference.

yes, i'm cross at Mani as well who is so inconsiderate on a maddy's career using him like "oorgaai" Hammer

.......atleast kamal gave him some good advices but Mani Evil or Very Mad

Oorgai

if you think MR was so incosiderate by casting him in AE you are mistaken. Maddy has excelled in the role of Inba , actually the characterisation was really superb . Out of the 3 Inba, Micheal and Sidharth (

) Inba character was the best . I would rate AE as maddy best along with AS and KM .

DM, if kamal had wanted maddy in AS, then he shuld have given the main character to him Huh?!

......A.Ars character-a paathu enakkae kovam vandhuchhu - Evil or Very Mad

Madhavan was not considered for Ars role initially , infact KH wanted to be make this movie 10 years back itself . These were his choices. Initially , 10 years back , he wanted to cast SPB( Nalla ) and KH (Ars ) then after few years KH(Nalla ) and Arvind Swami ( Ars) finally KH and Madhvan . KH wanted a young guy ,blah blah, to play the Ars char.

From: Nerd on Thu Aug 30 10:39:20 2007.

ennathu maddy mass star-eh avarukku andha looks suthamA illai. Maddy's mass entertainer run was a hit alright. Thanks to the superb screenplay. If maddy had acted in say sivakasi/attagAsam they would have been colossal flops. Maddy is still in the industry only beacause of movies like AE, KM, AS etc.., So its better if he continues giving movies like that. He can never become a mass star. Period.
From: Sinthiya on Thu Aug 30 22:34:20 2007.

Of course, it's Madhavan's wish/hope/desire that the movies he sign will be liked and appreciated by everyone, but if there is a wrong combination of directors, story, music, and co-stars, whose fault is it? Madhavan for a signing a movie like Aarya that he imagined would be a 'Run' movie? If you don't get the right mix, it doesn't work out...simple as that...so it's not right to say Madhavan chose the wrong script - the script could've worked, but screenplay didn't...he chose a character that he believed he could do well and in IMO he did...
(this is true for all celebrities, i guess )...anyway......

Madhavan can never be a mass star...he wants to satisfy all the different audience to an extent...I think Madhavan is making the right choices for himself; if he's happy, I'm happy....
From: MADDY on Thu Aug 30 22:38:14 2007.

Madhavan as a Mass-star is my dream ........after Alaipauthey, Minnale, Run's humungous success - Maddy had a pretty good base on which he cud have become a mass star.... ..........for a mass star - image, BO success ellam mukkiyam - which is precisely what Madhavan neglected ........and that is my complaint abt him........

ofcourse, it is funny for people who want to see Madhavan as a "side-artiste" always .....enakku --> Madhavan, Ajith/vijay madhiri jananga madhiyila popular aaganum........look at the mass base Ajith has - that is what i was looking forward for Madhavan and he had that fire power.......

so much for my dreams and people mocking at it - i'm happy that Madhavan has atleast thought abt fans like me ......
From: joe on Thu Aug 30 22:55:31 2007.

MADDY wrote:

after Alaipauthey, Minnale, Run's humungous success - Maddy had a pretty good base on which he cud have become a mass star

Oh! Mass Hero agurathukku Alaipayuthe ,Minnale in list ,but not Thampi ..Annan Maddy-kku Seeman-a pidikkatho ?

From: MADDY on Thu Aug 30 23:30:04 2007.

joe wrote:

after Alaipauthey, Minnale, Run's humungous success - Maddy had a pretty good base on which he cud have become a mass star

Oh! Mass Hero agurathukku Alaipayuthe ,Minnale in list ,but not Thampi Huh?!

..Annan Maddy-kku Seeman-a pidikkatho ? Smile

i was talking abt that period - AP, Minnale, Run belonged to same period, while thambi came in 2006.......

From: Wibha on Fri Aug 31 0:11:56 2007.

Of course, it's Madhavan's wish/hope/desire that the movies he sign will be liked and appreciated by everyone, but if there is a wrong combination of directors, story, music, and co-stars, whose fault is it? Madhavan for a signing a movie like Aarya that he imagined would be a 'Run' movie? If you don't get the right mix, it doesn't work out...simple as that...so it's not right to say Madhavan chose the wrong script - the script could've worked, but screenplay didn't...he chose a character that he believed he could do well and in IMO he did...
(this is true for all celebrities, i guess Rolling Eyes

)...anyway... Yes Sir

...

Madhavan can never be a mass star...he wants to satisfy all the different audience to an extent...I think Madhavan is making the right choices for himself; if he's happy, I'm happy.... Embarassed

it's better maddy remains a class hero

edhuku vendaadha mass movies

From: Thirumaran on Fri Aug 31 0:17:17 2007.

MADDY wrote:

Madhavan as a Mass-star is my dream

Koool

In my opinion if he chooses great scripts or good entertainment movie which could form good opinion among the public, that is quiet good. Basically he could be popular but not in the massy way people believe. I assume Mass-Star is having a big fan bas e who could do anything for their star. I dont want even Kamal to be in that way though i wish him to be extremely popular.

Though the initial 3 movies success u referred it never got him an image of Mass Star, though he is extremely popular among girls. There is a rule here. Whoever is extremely popular among girls during their initial days could never become a mass hero. Only exception who comes to my mind is Kamal.

As Nerd rightly mentioned Madhavan's look would not do much for a Mass-Star. He does not have that Perfect Manly look and feel suitable for an action hero

IMO even ______ can become an big action star if he could improve on acting skills, but Madhavan i dont think so He can become a popular star anyway by rightly choosing great scripts and good entertainment movies.
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Aug 31 0:22:36 2007.

Thirumaran wrote:

I dont want even Kamal to be in that way though i wish him to be extremely popular.

<Dig>

Kamal has already seen everything. He is still a mass hero and there are lots of people who will do anything for him.
avar enna nethu vandhavara neenga "i dont want even Kamal to be in that way" nu solrathukku...

</Dig>
From: Nerd on Fri Aug 31 1:09:23 2007.

Maddy is my favorite star as well. After thalaivar and KH maddy is my third favorite artist. And I liked him in these movies, in the ORDER:
1. AnbE sivam
2. aayitha ezhuthu
3. KM
4. Run
5. AP
6. MinnalE
7. Guru

Except run, none of the other movies are mass enterainers. And I liked maddy's performance better than KH's in AS. I mean I would want to see him do quality roles, not some craps like aarya
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Aug 31 1:34:57 2007.

Two things here:

I understand what hubber Maddy and Selva are trying to say - balance between quality and mass. Not only Maddy, all heroes have no choice but to act in commercial movies for sustenance and business.

AnA adhukkAga, anbe Sivam, KM madhiri padangaLa avaru *disown* paNradha thAn othukka mudiyale...
sEri Anbe Sivam, KM flop-u, velaikkAvAdhu.. ennamO adhukkapparam oru Sakala Kala Vallavan , oru Baasha la nadicha madhiri illa pEsarAru

P.S: It's a wrong notion that quality movies never run. Quality and commercial success are not necessarily mutually exclusive

From: Thirumaran on Fri Aug 31 1:42:09 2007.

crajkumar_be wrote:

<Dig>

Kamal has already seen everything. He is still a mass hero and there are lots of people who will do anything for him.
avar enna nethu vandhavara neenga "i dont want even Kamal to be in that way" nu solrathukku...
Evil or Very Mad

</Dig>

I knew this and i did not mean in that way

From: Wibha on Fri Aug 31 1:46:56 2007.

From: MADDY on Fri Aug 31 3:44:09 2007.

crajkumar_be wrote:

<Dig>

</Dig>

I knew this and i did not mean in that way Embarassed

From: selvakumar on Fri Aug 31 1:51:18 2007.

@ Wibha
From: Wibha on Fri Aug 31 1:51:47 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

@ Wibha
From: Thirumaran on Fri Aug 31 1:52:07 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

@ Wibha

She had seen Aarya Once again
From: selvakumar on Fri Aug 31 1:53:59 2007.

/dig
Wibha,
I don't think we can laugh for that so, was curious to know the secreat behind ur laugh. Is it someking of revenge act ?
/dig

CR -
From: Wibha on Fri Aug 31 1:55:37 2007.

//

siripu vandhudhu seeing TM's reply sirichean i've no idea //
From: joe on Fri Aug 31 2:11:35 2007.

I know people say "I don't like kamal /Rajini /Vijay/Ajith" ,But I hardly know anybody say "I don't like Madavan' ..That is his strength .
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Fri Aug 31 3:41:26 2007.

He can do roles like SRK chooses, work out aagum-nu nenaikiren
From: Wibha on Fri Aug 31 3:42:01 2007.

SRK doens't act but maddy does

In my opinion if he chooses great scripts or good entertainment movie which could form good opinion among the public, that is quiet good. Basically he could be popular but not in the massy way people believe. I assume Mass-Star is having a big fan bas e who could do anything for their star. I dont want even Kamal to be in that way though i wish him to be extremely popular. Embarassed

Madhavan as a Mass-star is my dream Huh?!

Koool

Though the initial 3 movies success u referred it never got him an image of Mass Star, though he is extremely popular among girls. There is a rule here. Whoever is extremely popular among girls during their initial days could never become a mass hero. LOL

Only exception who comes to my mind is Kamal.

As Nerd rightly mentioned Madhavan's look would not do much for a Mass-Star. He does not have that Perfect Manly look and feel suitable for an action hero Rolling Eyes

IMO even ______ can become an big action star if he could improve on acting skills, but Madhavan i dont think so Embarassed

He can become a popular star anyway by rightly choosing great scripts and good entertainment movies. Smile

i dont want to agree on urs and nerd's point here that Maddy doesent have the looks to become a mass star.......watch Rendu - that blind man's character........he definitely has that spark........also, didnt Ajith propel to a mass star status after being a chocolate boy??

Madhavan doesent have a manly look-a??

--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROrWSGILtO4 Cool

as CR has put it - any actor needs a mixture of mass and class roles to sustain which is what madhavan is also echoing now.......

CR, i dont think he will disown AS or KM Embarassed

.......i think, he must have been irritated when people expect only AS,KM out of him Very Happy

......

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Aug 31 3:46:45 2007.

MADDY wrote:

.......i think, he must have been irritated when people expect only AS,KM out of him ......

Point.
From: selvakumar on Fri Aug 31 4:59:29 2007.

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

He can do roles like SRK chooses, work out aagum-nu nenaikiren

MADDY once delivered quite an atrocious PUNCH LINE for SRK Lovers and FANS (esp romantic role lovers) something ||| to "Pleasing .."

From: RajaRam on Fri Aug 31 12:00:46 2007.

Quote:

An A centre guy won't even go to see a movie if he doesn't like the promo, whoever the actor is. Whereas the B. and C centre audiences are loyalists. They watch the films of their favourite heroes again and again. I haven't built that audience for a long time.

Rama Rajan who was king in B&C during late 80s.
where is he now?

Vijayakanth who also has strong b&C support didn't give single hit movie between 1992 to 1999(between chinna gownder and Vanathaipola)

What is his BO status now?

Rajinikanth who also has strong b&C support started to give movie every 3 years after 1995 to sustain his box office status.

Heroes life depends on good acting and good story. not depends on A,B and C.

If they have talent, they can shine every where and any period.

simple example KAMAL who has 33 years experience(1974-2007) still going strong in BO.

நல்ல படம் கொடுக்க முயற்சி பண்ணுங்கப்பா.

From: Wibha on Fri Aug 31 16:10:45 2007.

Thirumaran wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

@ Wibha

She had seen Aarya Once again

naan paartha ungalukennavaam
From: ThalaNass on Fri Aug 31 21:10:13 2007.

Wibha wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

@ Wibha

She had seen Aarya Once again

naan paartha ungalukennavaam

un mela parithaabam paduraanga ellorum..
From: Wibha on Fri Aug 31 22:43:09 2007.

nass
From: ThalaNass on Sat Sep 1 4:58:53 2007.

arshu
From: MADDY on Sat Sep 1 23:15:22 2007.

Maddy's (probable) Hindi project -

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/4270/
From: MADDY on Sun Sep 2 0:45:57 2007.

Sify: Arya declared a Hit
http://sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=14518123

Behindwoods - at no.2, just behind Sivaji
Trade Talk:Thanks to the good opening, no distributor would incur losses. The collections are rapidly falling with profits seemingly out of reach.
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-ten-movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-arya.html

Arya at No.2 in SunTv countdown just below Sivaji

with a pretty Low MG, i'm sure Arya would have been a good deal for the producers/distributors ....
From: groucho070 on Mon Sep 3 1:47:58 2007.

I told my brother (fellow Madhavan fan, who also kinda looks like him) after watching Arya, "I'll be damned if this movie do well". Lucky I didn't say things like, "I'll shave my head bald if this movie runs well". Not that it makes much difference.

Well, Arya doing well has both good and bad consequence. Good, for Madhavan's market. Bad, he might fall for another stupid script, believing that films like Arya can be his bread and butter, and projects like Evano Oruvan to make his resume look good.

The masala-ic elements in Rendu was okay, but Arya is bad. Only saving grace is him and Prakashraj.

I've been reading the posts last three page. Nice to know many other prominent hubbers posting their opinions. I still think we all are fighting the same battle.

And Joe is right, Madhavan is someone everyone likes. Was there an example of his type of actor in the past? Well, I can think of Prabhu as one.

From: MADDY on Tue Sep 4 8:08:44 2007.

I told my brother (fellow Madhavan fan, who also kinda looks like him) after watching Arya, "I'll be damned if this movie do well". Lucky I didn't say things like, "I'll shave my head bald if this movie runs well". Not that it makes much difference.

Well, Arya doing well has both good and bad consequence. Good, for Madhavan's market. Bad, he might fall for another stupid script, believing that films like Arya can be his bread and butter, and projects like Evano Oruvan to make his resume look good.

The masala-ic elements in Rendu was okay, but Arya is bad. Only saving grace is him and Prakashraj.

I've been reading the posts last three page. Nice to know many other prominent hubbers posting their opinions. I still think we all are fighting the same battle.

And Joe is right, Madhavan is someone everyone likes. Was there an example of his type of actor in the past? Well, I can think of Prabhu as one.

even i'm surprised that Arya ran in all screens it released for 20 days

.......but now ammuvagiya naan and other new releases have replaced Arya almost totally - except for a few screens

.....i'm thrilled with the response for such a "crap-fest"

groucho, i think JaiShankar, Karthik, ArvindSwamy also fitted into the "liked-by-all" category

........

From: Roshan on Tue Sep 4 8:22:53 2007.

MADDY wrote:

i'm thrilled with the response for such a "crap-fest"

Maddy wrote:

groucho, i think JaiShankar, Karthik, ArvindSwamy also fitted into the "liked-by-all" category ........

Yeah and as Groucho said Prabhu and then Sathyaraj to some extent.

From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Sep 4 8:41:38 2007.

Roshan wrote:

groucho, i think JaiShankar, Karthik, ArvindSwamy also fitted into the "liked-by-all" category Smile

i'm thrilled with the response for such a "crap-fest" Laughing

Maddy wrote:

........

Yeah and as Groucho said Prabhu and then Sathyaraj to some extent.

"mike" Mohan

From: Wibha on Tue Sep 11 20:28:14 2007.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Madhavan_joins__Vikram_/articleshow/2344408.cms

http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=45957418-d9d7-496e-95d7-afb483a4d09a&&Headline=To+teacher+with+love

how sweet
From: groucho070 on Wed Sep 12 1:18:32 2007.

MADDY wrote:

groucho, i think JaiShankar, Karthik, ArvindSwamy also fitted into the "liked-by-all" category ........

I've never been impressed with AravindSwamy. Back in early nineties I predicted that Vijayakanth, Ramki and AravindSwamy will never make it in the industry. Well, I was one third wrong.

Plus, I hate it when people compare Madhavan to AravindSwamy. One can act, and the other can pose. Thank god, Madhavan did not do AravindSwamy-ish roles in MR movies (except, maybe, the first which I couldn't enjoy)..
From: joe on Wed Sep 12 1:27:22 2007.

groucho070 wrote:

compare Madhavan to AravindSwamy. One can act, and the other can pose.
From: selvakumar on Wed Sep 12 1:32:16 2007.

Groucho and Joe,
Aravind Samy did a good job in "Deva Raagam" - the one who acted with Sri Devi
From: RATHEESHAJITH on Wed Sep 12 1:34:16 2007.

THALAPATHYLA KOODA COLLECTOR AH NALLA

NADICHAARE
From: joe on Wed Sep 12 1:35:15 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

Groucho and Joe,
Aravind Samy did a good job in "Deva Raagam" - the one who acted with Sri Devi

There may be exception ..But AravindaSamy kind of actors were liked by (only) girls until they find another one.
From: selvakumar on Wed Sep 12 1:39:19 2007.

joe wrote:

There may be exception ..But AravindaSamy kind of actors were liked by (only) girls until they find another one.

Yes Yes. One of the heroes who were brought and ruined by Mani
From: groucho070 on Wed Sep 12 1:42:42 2007.

selvakumar wrote:

Groucho and Joe,
Aravind Samy did a good job in "Deva Raagam" - the one who acted with Sri Devi

I didn't see that one. Other than the MR movies, I saw him in one action flick with Nagma. Not impressed. One with Mamooty, which was okay, coz he was made to act funny. Then, Marupadiyum, which was fine.

Thalabathi's performance was horrendous. Speaking the Mani style, I-gotta-mouth-these-lines-coz-I-gotta-go speed that even Madhavan (ugh) attempted in Alai Payuthe, he really looked like a poser. He gets lost amidst better actors, Rajini, Mamooty, Prakashraj (remember En Swasa Katre where Prakashraj and Raghuvaran do who-can-steal-the-show act?)

He is a good filler. You have a script, a well-written character, but need to have it played second fiddle to the hero or the story, then get Mr. AravindSwamy. That's why I say he is a good poser. I didn't mean it badly. Just that he contributed nothing to the otherwise quality-impaired Tamizh Film Industry in the 90s.

I haven't seen the one he made with Mahendran. I think no-one saw.

From: sriranga on Wed Sep 12 2:09:53 2007.

Groucho and Joe,
Aravind Samy did a good job in "Deva Raagam" - the one who acted with Sri Devi

I didn't see that one. Other than the MR movies, I saw him in one action flick with Nagma. Not impressed. One with Mamooty, which was okay, coz he was made to act funny. Then, Marupadiyum, which was fine.

Thalabathi's performance was horrendous. Speaking the Mani style, I-gotta-mouth-these-lines-coz-I-gotta-go speed that even Madhavan (ugh) attempted in Alai Payuthe, he really looked like a poser. He gets lost amidst better actors, Rajini, Mamooty, Prakashraj (remember En Swasa Katre where Prakashraj and Raghuvaran do who-can-steal-the-show act?)

He is a good filler. You have a script, a well-written character, but need to have it played second fiddle to the hero or the story, then get Mr. AravindSwamy. That's why I say he is a good poser. I didn't mean it badly. Just that he contributed nothing to the otherwise quality-impaired Tamizh Film Industry in the 90s.

I haven't seen the one he made with Mahendran. I think no-one saw.

bambai, minsara kanavu eppadi markalam.

From: joe on Wed Sep 12 2:18:45 2007.

என் வாழ்க்கையில் நடந்த மிக முக்கியமான சம்பவம் அது.

1997_ல் மணிரத்னம் சாருடைய �இருவர்� படத்தில் நடிப்பதற்கான வாய்ப்பு எனக்குக் கிடைத்தது.

ஸ்கிரீன் டெஸ்டுக்காக நான் சென்னை வந்திருந்தேன். நான் இங்கே வந்து ஏர்போர்ட்டில் இறங்கியதும் பயங்கர மழை. மணி சாருடைய அஸிஸ்டெண்ட், �சார் நீங்க ஆபீஸ�க்கு வர்றீங்களா? இல்ல ஸ்கிரிப்டை நான் ஹோட்டலுக்கு அனுப்பி வைக்கவா?� என்று கேட்டார். �பரவாயில்லை. நான் உங்கள் ஆபீஸ�க்கு வருகிறேன்� என்றேன். இதுதான் நான் எடுத்த புத்திசாலித்தனமான முடிவு.

மழையைப் பொருட்படுத் தாமல் மெட்ராஸ் டாக்கீஸ் ஆபீஸ�க்குக் கிளம்பினேன். அந்தத் தெரு முழுவதும் மழையினால் தண்ணீர் தேங்கியிருந்தது. ரிலாக்ஸாக நடந்து போக முடியாத சூழ்நிலை. கஷ்டப்பட்டு வந்துவிட்டேன். ஆபீஸில் மணி சார் இல்லை. அதனால் இதுதான் நல்ல சந்தர்ப்பம் என மெட்ராஸ் டாக்கீஸ் முழுவதையும் சுற்றிப் பார்த்தேன். அங்கே மணி சார் ரூம் எது, டிஸ்கஷன் ரூம் எது என எல்லாவற்றையும் ஒரு ரவுண்ட் அடித்து ஸ்கிரிப்போடு திரும்பினேன்.

மறுநாள் ஸ்கிரிப்டை படித்து பக்காவாக தயாரான பிறகு மெட்ராஸ் டாக்கீஸ் கிளம்பினேன். கேஷ�வலாக டிரெஸ்ஸிங் செய்து கொண்டேன். ஷ� போடாமல் செருப்பை அணிந்து கொண்டேன். இதுக்குக் காரணம் இருந்தது. மெட்ராஸ் டாக்கீஸில் யாரும் செருப்பைப் போட்டுக் கொண்டு உள்ளே செல்வதில்லை. வெளியிலேயே விட்டு விடுவார்கள். இதையே எனக்கு ப்ளஸ்ஸாக்கிக் கொண்டேன். ஆட்டோவில் வந்து இறங்கும் போது, ஜீன்ஸை முழங்கால் வரை மடித்துக் கொண்டு அங்கேயிருந்த மினியேச்சர் சைஸிலான மழைநீர்க் குளங்களைத் தாண்டி வந்தேன்.

பார்ப்பதற்கு கேஷ�வலாக, அதே நேரம் பர்ஃபெக்ட்டாக வந்த என்னைப் பார்த்த மணி சார், �நீங்க டயலாக் சொல்லத் தேவையில்லை. வாங்க நாம் பால்கனியில் உட்கார்ந்து பேசலாம்� எனக் கூப்பிட்டார். பால்கனி எங்கே இருக்கிறது என்பது முன்பே தெரியுமென்பதால், எனக்கு அந்த மீட்டிங் கம்ஃபார்டபிளாக இருந்தது.

நாங்கள் பேசி முடித்ததும், �நீங்க �இருவர்� படத்துக்குச் சரியாகப் பொருந்தமாட்டீங்க. சந்தோஷ் சிவன் சொன்ன மாதிரி முப்பது வயது ஆளாக இருக்கீங்க. ஆனால் முகத்துல, சிரிப்புல இளமை தெரியுது. இனிமேல் எப்போதாவது வாய்ப் பிருந்தால் நாம சேரலாம்� என மணி சார் சொன்னார். பிரகாஷ்ராஜ் சார் நடித்த கதாபாத்திரத்துக்காகத் தான் என்னை முதலில் அழைத்திருந்தார்கள்.

எனக்குக் கிடைப்பது போல இருந்த பெரிய வாய்ப்பு நழுவிப் போய்விட்டதே என்று நான் வருத்தப்படவே இல்லை. கேஷ�வலாக வெளியே உற்சாகமாக வந்தேன். இதை மணி சார் பால்கனியில இருந்து பார்த்திருக்கிறார். எனக்கு அது தெரியாது.

இரண்டு வருடங்கள் கழித்து மணி சார் எனக்கு போன் பண்ணினார். �இப்ப ஒரு கதை இருக்கு வர்றீயா?� என்று கேட்டார். உடனே ஓடிவந்தேன். அதுதான் �அலைபாயுதே.�

மணி சாரை நான் முதன் முதலாகச் சந்தித்தபோது எனக்கு �இருவர்� ஸ்கிரிப்டுக்கு நான் பொருந்தாமல் போனதால் அது எனக்கு தோல்வி சூழலாக மாறிவிட்டது. ஆனால் நான் அதையும் வெற்றி சூழலாக மாத்தினேன். அதுக்குக் காரணம் என்னுடைய ஆட்டிடியூட்தான்.

ஒரு இண்டர்வியூவில் பத்துப் பேர் கலந்து கொள்ளும்போது இருவருக்கு மட்டும்தான் வேலை. அதில் உங்களுக்கு வேலைவாய்ப்பு கிடைக்கவில்லை என்றால், அதற்கு நீங்கள் தோற்றுப் போனதாக அர்த்தம் இல்லை. இதையே வாழ்க்கை அனுபவமாக எடுத்துக் கொண்டு சந்தோஷமாக அடுத்த முயற்சியை மேற்கொள்ளுங்கள்.

வாழ்க்கை வாழ்வதற்கே.

- மாதவன் (நன்றி : குமுதம்)
From: thilak4life on Wed Sep 12 2:35:24 2007.

"I-gotta-mouth-these-lines-coz-I-gotta-go"

BUT, it could also be said as 'I-gotto-mouth-these-lines-and-cut-the-bullshit.

I find this a 'trait' or 'motif' (for the lack of a better word), let's baptize them as Mani-esque dialogues. When QT could have his own style/pattern, why not Mani, if it really works well. Of course, we don't regard Mani as 'exploitation' cinema, he is 'non-judgemental' in that vein. It's 'terse' and to-the-point (which tries to follow Mahendran's style, much like QT draws inspiration from various other sources).

@Maddy,

Maddy is Karthik-meets-ArvindSwamy-meets-Prabhu.
From: selvakumar on Wed Sep 12 2:58:45 2007.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/livewire/id/10716/news/bhavana.html

Bhavana: post Aarya

September 12, 2007

After the success of Aarya ( ) , Bhavana has paired up again with Madhavan in Vaazhthukkal ( ) . She has completed her portion of the film and is now busy shooting in Hyderabad for a Telugu film.

The film Ontaari has Gopichand in the lead with Bhavana. She is also doing a Tamil film for Sathyajyothi Flms, directed by Maniratnam's assistant Kannan with Vinay (of Unnale Unnale fame) in the lead.

Sathyajyothi Films' last venture was Em Magan starring Bharath, Gopika and Nasser.
From: Wibha on Thu Sep 13 16:33:59 2007.

bhavana again

watever
From: Sinthiya on Fri Oct 5 23:24:22 2007.

Producer Madhavan plans big
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, October 04, 2007]

Madhavan, who floated his production house called Leukos Films, has planned a beehive of activities to promote his maiden offering Evano Oruvan.

The movie starring Madhavan, Sangeetha and Seeman in lead roles is getting ready for a release on 7 December.

According to Madhavan, �The film is a remake of Marathi blockbuster Dombivili Fast directed by Nishikant Kamat and it won 27 international awards and also the National award for the best Marathi film. The Tamil version is handled by the same director and is almost an exact remake of its Marathi parent and in my opinion, one of my films till date�.

Prior to its release in December, the film would be shown at special screenings in select cities in USA, Canada, Middle East, Singapore and Malaysia, countries that have sizeable Indian population.

These shows will involve a meet and greet with the cast and crew of the film and ten lucky winners from the show would get to have a dinner with the cast in each city.

On 26 October, Evano Oruvan would be screened at Los Angeles followed by the next day at New York. During November, the movie would be premiered at Bahrain, Oman, Dubai, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

�Madhavan plays the role of Sridhar Vasudevan, an ordinary person from a middle class background�, says Nishikant Kamat.

Cinematography for this film is by Sanjay Jadhav, music by G V Prakash, art by Nagu and the dialogues are by Madhavan himself, while director Seeman supervises them.

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I wanna be one of the ten lucky winner to meet and greet him!! ...anyone know how to get tix to the premiere...anybody?...thx
From: Sinthiya on Fri Oct 5 23:33:18 2007.

more info:

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14534125
From: MrJudge on Sat Oct 6 1:14:12 2007.

when is this movie coming out guys? it's been lying on the labs for long time.
From: Wibha on Wed Oct 10 19:10:50 2007.

Sinthiya wrote:

I wanna be one of the ten lucky winner to meet and greet him!! ...anyone know how to get tix to the premiere...anybody?...thx

me tooo

evano oruvan website la u can sign up MEET MADDY CONTEST

but u have to answer one Question on madhavan...........if u have the answer please tell me also
From: Thirumaran on Wed Oct 10 23:24:29 2007.

Wibha wrote:

but u have to answer one Question on madhavan...........if u have the answer please tell me also

Ithukellaam ethukku innoruthar. They would be asking questions like
1. what is Madhavan's name?
2. Is Madhavan married?
etc..

Do u need any help for this
From: Wibha on Wed Oct 10 23:49:02 2007.

no nakkala

they actually asked a tough question
From: MrJudge on Tue Oct 23 1:00:45 2007.

Evano Oruvan comes out on Diwali
From: kamath on Fri Nov 9 6:57:54 2007.

which diwali?
From: MADDY on Fri Nov 9 7:45:07 2007.

kamath wrote:

which diwali?
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Nov 10 1:41:34 2007.

Wibha wrote:

no nakkala

they actually asked a tough question

Yen? Madhavan-uku nadikka theriyuma-nu ketaangala?!!
From: Wibha on Sat Nov 10 2:09:30 2007.

kamath wrote:

which diwali?

vaiterichal kilapadheengo

ss
From: Wibha on Wed Nov 21 3:02:20 2007.

Madhavan Goes Mainstream with His Tamil Production Click here to add this article to My Clips
By Subhash K. Jha, November 17, 2007 - 12:03 IST

After wowing audiences all over the world with his first Tamil production Yenalu Or-van, Madhavan is all set to go global with his production house Leukos. "The response to Nishikant Kamath's film in Tamil that I've produced has been beyond anything I ever expected," enthuses Maddy. The previews in Los Angeles and New York had non-Indian audiences watching the film in rapt attention. (when did that happen )The thing is, Yenalu Oruvan (Kamath's Tamil version of his much-lauded Marathi film Dombivali Fast) is not a typical Bollywood product. I think it connects with audiences as a humane story .It's about what stress, compromise and conscience-killing has done to the working-class, and it doesn't matter which language or culture the story is located in, the story works for every individual who has ever felt oppressed by familial and state-level obligations."

Maddy now plans to produce and star in a Hindi version of the story. This would make Nishikanth Kamath the only director to have directed the same story in three different languages. For now Madhavan plans to give the Tamil version of the story an all-India release on December 7. "Like any Hindi language film," explains the proud producer. "Any why not? To me and to audiences who have watched the preview in the US, Dubai and India Yenalu Oruvan is a universal story. So what if the language is Tamil?" The film is expected to have a limited-print run in the metros from December 7. Says Madhavan, "I'm being asked by my fans in Tamil Nadu why I've opted to go arty at this point of my career. Well, I have had my fill of commercial successes like Arya (Tamil) and Rang De Basanti, Guru (Hindi). It's about time I did films where I get a chance to be an actor in the truest sense of the word. Yenalu Oruvan gave me that chance. It's my best performance to date."(suds )

The Tamil remake deviates quite a bit in the narrative from the Marathi. "I don't think the two films can be compared. Nishikant has sharpened the narrative, done away with the flaws. The Hindi version will be even more flawless. No two different interpretations of a film can be the same even if the director doesn't change,� asserts Madhavan.
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 21 3:06:37 2007.

When is Evano Oruvan releasing? I would like to watch this movie.
From: Wibha on Wed Nov 21 3:10:04 2007.

leosimha wrote:

When is Evano Oruvan releasing? I would like to watch this movie.

adhayea thaan naanum ketkarean
From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Nov 21 3:18:06 2007.

leosimha wrote:

When is Evano Oruvan releasing? I would like to watch this movie.

Dec 7th it seems
From: MrJudge on Wed Nov 21 3:24:19 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Dec 7th it seems

Yeah
From: Wibha on Wed Nov 21 3:34:27 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

leosimha wrote:

When is Evano Oruvan releasing? I would like to watch this movie.

Dec 7th it seems

NO ASSUPTIONS FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 21 4:17:19 2007.

Wibha wrote:

leosimha wrote:

When is Evano Oruvan releasing? I would like to watch this movie.

adhayea thaan naanum ketkarean

If you go to www.sathyamcinemas.com it says December release but date??

Update after checking the website - Its gone. It is not there in the website but I saw it in the Coming Soon section.
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 21 4:20:50 2007.

Is it Evano Oruvan or Yenalu Oruvan?
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 21 4:22:14 2007.

Evano Oruvan - For a good cause!

The first premiere in India for R.Madhavan's 'Evano Oruvan' took place at Sathyam Cinemas on the 14th of November at 7.00 pm. The premiere, a fundraiser by Singapore Airlines was in aid of SACH(Save A Child's Heart Foundation), Apollo Hospitals. The foundation works to raise awareness about heart diseases in children and raise funds to conduct heart surgeries for children from the underprivileged sections of society. The special show began with a brief conference that actor Madhavan, Bharath Mahadevan(Singapore Airlines) and Dr. Srinidhi Chidambaram were part of, Madhavan then handed over a cheque to Dr. Srinidhi Chidambaram for the foundation.

The film is being produced by Madhavan under his production company Leukos Films.

Source - http://www.sathyamcinemas.com/readnews.asp?id=32
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 21 4:22:46 2007.

I didn't know that this movie is produced by Maddy.
From: kamath on Wed Nov 21 6:47:38 2007.

evano oruvan - december release?

Sari.

But year?
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 21 6:48:14 2007.

kamath wrote:

evano oruvan - december release?

Sari.

But year?

2007.
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 21 7:01:20 2007.

மய் நெம் இச் பில்லா
From: MADDY on Thu Nov 22 0:22:13 2007.

kamath wrote:

evano oruvan - december release?

Sari.

But year?

Evano oruvan - atleast december-avadhu confirmed - Bheema eppo release - pongapaa - poi unga problethha gavaneenga mudhalla
From: MADDY on Thu Nov 22 0:22:53 2007.

kamath wrote:

evano oruvan - december release?

Sari.

But year?

Evano oruvan - atleast december-avadhu confirmed - Bheema eppo release - pongapaa - poi unga problethha gavaneenga mudhalla
From: kamath on Thu Nov 22 8:36:22 2007.

december release confirmed.

But still U have not confirmed the year.

& why do U compare with bheema?

Ur hoarding on mount road is 6 months old already.

athukku oru vizha vena edunga.

From: selvakumar on Fri Nov 23 5:34:49 2007.

http://sudhishkamath.blogspot.com/2007/11/evano-oruvan-premiere.html

Quote:

Just watched Madhavans Evano Oruvan at a fund raiser premiere. Blew my mind. After Anbe Sivam, finally a movie that is World class. Hits you right at the gut. Middle class angst has never looked more real before. Absolutely gripping. Riveting. Disturbingly good. The movie to recommend. Its a remake me the much acclaimed Dombivli Fast. Sending this from my phone from the theatre. More later

From: thilak4life on Fri Nov 23 5:42:57 2007.