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Topic started by romio on Thu Aug 3 10:24:51 2006.

`Aran` gets ready!

By Moviebuzz | Tuesday, 01 August , 2006, 09:51

R.B.Chowdary and his ‘Super Good Films” are releasing their prestigious bilingual Aran (Keerthichakra in Malayalam) simultaneously on August 3.
Both the versions were censored and the film carries good reports with the last 40 minutes being the highlight. Mohanlal is throughout in the film and the Tamil version is 20 minutes lengthier with Jeeva’s role being extended including an additional song.

The combination scenes of Mohanlal and Jeeva are said to be electrifying and after Aran, Jeeva is sure to get the image of a dashing action hero. Today morning the military is watching Aran in Chennai since the film has an army background. Once they clear it, the censors will give the certificate to the film.

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BOLO MEGA SUPER STAR PADMASREE BHARATH MOHANLAL KI JAI
ARAN KI JAI
INDIAN SOLDIERS KI JAI
Victory

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From: romio on Thu Aug 3 10:36:32 2006.

some reviews

FRIENDS DONT MISS ARAN(KEERTHICHAKRA) FANTASTIC MOVIE HERE IS SOME FIRST DAY REPORTS -

ARAN First day report

" Ningal urangooo, njangal urangathe Kaavalundu.." the message from major Mahadevan strucks the hearts of every indian. Mohanlal once again proved that any role is secure in his hands through his 100% action film Kitichakra directed by Major Ravi.

The film completely overbeats any other action movies in hollywood or bollywood. And it has become a pride of malayalees too.This is first time in malayalam a complete millittary film is releasing.

The first show ( Trivandrum ajanta) started at 9 o' clock.The crowd became un controllable by 7 o' clock. The atmosphere was full of flowers, color papers and sweets. The road wasblocked for a long time.
The introduction of Mohanlal is only after 15 minutes. The introduction of mohanlal was through a commando operation. Lal is moving like storm in every action scenes.

The important thing about Mohanlal is, he speaks 40% malayalam, 40% english and 20% hindi.His English accent is marvellous.There are few sentimence scenes also. Seeing this film every indian will realise, How much our soldiers are doing for us.

Every muslim must see this film.The film proves all muslims are indians and the terrorists are trying to make their mind changed. I am sure this film will surely increase patriotism in the minds of indians.

Major Ravi also came to the Theater after the first show.The crowd took him up on their shoulders and celeberated the victory.The film is a great success and it is sure it will go beyond 150 days.Mohanlal is making victories one after the other.Fans celeberated this as a festival.

The film has the power to change the minds of every indians against Terrorism.

So definitely Kirtichakra is a " Terror against Terrorism".
From: romio on Thu Aug 3 10:39:16 2006.

KC ROCKS

KEERTHI CHAKRA ROCKS.....!!!!!

Hello everybody...
one of the first lucky fans to se the movie at 9.30 am.
show started at calicut apsara by that time.
i was sad as i didnt get balcony ticket.
still i managed to get a first class one.

the start of the movie has been shot in a spectacular way.
a real tribute to our brave soldiers.
a closeup view on a pillar on which its written,

" i have served my nation
i have kept my faith
i have done my duty "

on the memory of our martyr jawans really inspires the mind.

The introduction of our hero was another instance.
the huge applause confirms that it was one of the best introduction,
Lalever had in a movie...

The movie is trilingual....
equal importance is given for hindi n tamil....
malayalam subtitles have been provided for hindi dialogues...

unlike other mallu military movies, in which the entire army
is filled with mallus(remember sainyam and nairsaab),
KC stays apart...

special mention has to be given to the action scenes especially
two military attacks....
Major Ravi has done a wonderful job definitely....

Lalettaa... we needed this frm u much before itself.....

truely, this is his fifth consecutive hit after
naran,thanmathra,rasathanthram and vadakkumnaathan...

one of his career best performance, at a situation where our
opponents were questioning his existance....

Jeeva and shammi thilakan also did a wonderful job.....

guest roles include lakshmi gopalaswamy and biju menon....

keerthichakra is gonna rule the cinemas in kerala...
no doubt that this movie will become a matter worth discussion all
over....

post ur reviews and give ur marks for the movie....

i rate it as 8/10........

Movie will be a Gigantic hit..

LALETTAN KEE JAIIIIIIIIIIIIII
MAJOR MAHADEVAN KEE JAIIIIIIII

so 6th continous superhit for mohanlal all films compleated 100days after naran ! keerthichakra(aran) also 100days
From: genius on Thu Aug 3 10:58:42 2006.

i will watch it tomo....
From: ArulprakasH on Thu Aug 3 13:36:43 2006.

Aran - Rooted in reality :: IndiaGlitz [Thursday, August 03, 2006]
Artistic talents are something that you don't normally associate with army personnel. But Major Ravi seems different. He has proved in his debut venture Aran that he has the skill to fuse realistic and artistic elements together in a film without compromising on the entertainment value. Ravi, in the company of Mohanlal and Jeeva, has introduced himself as an effective storyteller and a crafty filmmaker.

Though the movie dwells on the issue of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, the interesting subtext is about the bondage shared between the chief of a commando force and a soldier, who braves the bombs and bullets of the heartless, unthinking jihadis.

Having served the army himself, the director has first-hand information on the functioning of the command force and has brought them on the reel very well.

A seasoned actor like Mohanlal has given shape to his imagination. Jeeva as his subordinate has taken off from where he left in Dishoom.

Aran is about the works carried out by elite command force comprising eminent men headed by Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal). Known for their nerveless bravery, the team thwarts every attempt by militants to disturb peace in the valley.

Be it causing explosions, kidnap bid or extortion, Mahadevan and his team are there to prevent them. Havildar Jayakumar (Jeeva), a trusted man of Mahadevan in the team, with his valorous ways contributes his mite for the success of the elite commandos.

When terrorists plan to strike at the famous Hazrathbal Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, these men prevent the attack and eventually Mahadevan is saved by Jayakumar who lays down his life by killing the ultras.

Ravi deserves credit for shooting in the sensitive areas of Kashmir and also a few scenes in LoC and Afghanistan too. He conveys a strong message to fight terrorism unitedly.

As Major Mahadevan, Mohanlal is a perfect fit. His body language and his expressions are the major highlights. However his voice dubbed by Rajeev is a major let down. Jeeva as the honest Havildar impresses. There is more polish and poise to his work these days.

Gopika as the Jeeva's young wife appears briefly.

Also in the cast are Biju Menon, Lakshmi Gopalasamy, Ganja Karuppu and Haneefa.

Joshua Sridhar's brisk background helps sustain the momentum. However the real hero has been Thiru's cinematography. The beautiful landscape of Kashmir has been captured well.

Aran, in a nutshell has all the ingredients for a gritty entertainer without being mindlessly masala. It is technically sound, visually striking and is based on a story, which is very much rooted in the reality.
From: Surya on Thu Aug 3 14:50:15 2006.

WOW!!!

Aran looks awesome!! I hope it releases here soon.
From: kb on Thu Aug 3 15:10:45 2006.

engappa jeeva living legend sonnavara innum kaaanom i like hear ARAN review from him.
From: Surya on Thu Aug 3 15:25:18 2006.

kb wrote:

engappa jeeva living legend sonnavara innum kaaanom i like hear ARAN review from him.

Athe yaaru sonnathu?!?!?!
From: RATHEESHAJITH on Fri Aug 4 3:26:18 2006.

I WILL WATCH ARAN TODAY

LALETTAN KI JJJJJJJJJJ

ROMIO THANKS FOR THE PICS
From: Surya on Fri Aug 4 15:04:05 2006.

Is Aran Something Similar To Lakshya?
From: Thirumaran on Fri Aug 4 15:07:38 2006.

Surya wrote:

kb wrote:

engappa jeeva living legend sonnavara innum kaaanom i like hear ARAN review from him.

Athe yaaru sonnathu?!?!?!

vera yaaru... intha hub ooada living legend thaan
From: Unicorn on Fri Aug 4 15:13:54 2006.

Dunno...but hope it doesnt bombs like Lakshaya
Amithabh had a short role there..
Here mohan lal is said to be there in each n every frame

Surya wrote:

Is Aran Something Similar To Lakshya?

From: Surya on Fri Aug 4 15:15:37 2006.

Unicorn wrote:

Dunno...but hope it doesnt bombs like Lakshaya Embarassed

Amithabh had a short role there..
Here mohan lal is said to be there in each n every frame Rolling Eyes

Surya wrote:

Is Aran Something Similar To Lakshya? Very Happy

Yeah, Very sad taht Lakshya bombed...It was an excellent Movie..

I think that Mohan Lal being in each and every fram is a + for the movie.

From: Surya on Fri Aug 4 15:15:58 2006.

Thirumaran wrote:

Surya wrote:

kb wrote:

engappa jeeva living legend sonnavara innum kaaanom Rolling Eyes

i like hear ARAN review from him. Very Happy

Athe yaaru sonnathu?!?!?! Laughing

vera yaaru... intha hub ooada living legend thaan Evil or Very Mad

From: Unicorn on Fri Aug 4 15:33:17 2006.

Surya wrote:

Unicorn wrote:

Dunno...but hope it doesnt bombs like Lakshaya Embarassed

Amithabh had a short role there..
Here mohan lal is said to be there in each n every frame Rolling Eyes

Surya wrote:

Is Aran Something Similar To Lakshya? Very Happy

Yeah, Very sad taht Lakshya bombed...It was an excellent Movie..

I think that Mohan Lal being in each and every fram is a + for the movie. Very Happy

Ya Lakshaya was awesome(especially choreography.Wish prabhu cud do domethin as gud in Pokiri...DCH was better...DOn will be Farhans best

From: Surya on Fri Aug 4 15:37:25 2006.

Wish all tamils could do that good in all tamil films..

U know what's wierd?

One of the best Cameramen in Bollywood is a tamil.

Ravichandran (DHil Chatha hai, Fanaa etc) but why don't tamil movies have lighting etc that well?

From: Unicorn on Fri Aug 4 15:39:39 2006.

Surya wrote:

Wish all tamils could do that good in all tamil films..

U know what's wierd?

One of the best Cameramen in Bollywood is a tamil.

Ravichandran (DHil Chatha hai, Fanaa etc) but why don't tamil movies have lighting etc that well? Confused

thats Ravi K chandran not ravichandran

I think he did an equally gud job in AE,kannatthil mutthamittaal

From: Surya on Fri Aug 4 15:41:08 2006.

Unicorn wrote:

Surya wrote:

thats Ravi K chandran not ravichandran Not That Way

I think he did an equally gud job in AE,kannatthil mutthamittaal Rolling Eyes

OH yah..conpeesain in spelling..

yeah, I think they should put him in almost every other movie..but I guess he's a bit expencive.

From: Unicorn on Fri Aug 4 15:47:05 2006.

Rajiv Menon(hes doin Guru) Huh?!

PC Sriram

Anyway as 4 regular tamil film cinematographers Arvind Krishna(esp Pudhupettai), Jeeva(esp sachien),RD rajasekhar(Gajni) are as good :IMO:
Nirav(Dhoom,AA,Pattiyal) will join the elite league after Pokiri Razz

Surya wrote:

Unicorn wrote:

Surya wrote:

thats Ravi K chandran not ravichandran Not That Way

I think he did an equally gud job in AE,kannatthil mutthamittaal Rolling Eyes

OH yah..conpeesain in spelling.. Razz

yeah, I think they should put him in almost every other movie..but I guess he's a bit expencive.

From: Surya on Fri Aug 4 15:48:40 2006.

Tamil films just seem to have a lot more dark, unclear scenes. Bolly movies seem to have better lighting.

As per PP, I still haven't seen it. So I don't know...gajini sachien etc were cool.

From: kamalsurya on Sat Aug 5 4:20:06 2006.

Surya wrote:

Tamil films just seem to have a lot more dark, unclear scenes. Bolly movies seem to have better lighting.

As per PP, I still haven't seen it. Crying or Very sad

So I don't know...gajini sachien etc were cool.

Sometime they do it on purpose to make the background dark or to dim the lighting just to get some of the effects the director wants....It is not that they cannot do it...Alot of Mani's flim are also quite dark....Just my 2 cents...I am not sure how true is though...Cheers

From: RATHEESHAJITH on Sat Aug 5 10:27:50 2006.

FANTASTIC FILM

http://cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/new/aaran.shtml

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/review/reviewnews/n/223/movie/Aaran.html

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/04-08-06-aran.html

From: nilavupriyan on Sat Aug 5 23:43:17 2006.

Surya wrote:

heyy..tamil films have good photography man!

selvaraghavan movies have a raw effect..

what abt bala movies...a natural tone!

rd.rajasekhar and goutham.....stylish tone!

maniratnam movies....wow....!

p.c.does all his movies well!

all kamal movies has a nice photography....what abt heyy raam by thiru..it rocked...!anbe sivam photography is also too goood!

nowdays vishnuvardhan movies has nice lighting..

come on man..those bollywood guys just go abroad and shoot with stylish lighting and make the screen glitter....they are not as talented as our cameramen who are versatile..!nowadays bollywood movies lose their identity by making movies abroad always...!

photography and music...tamilnadu is always better than bollywood!

From: great on Sat Aug 5 23:59:49 2006.

Add these ppl

Rajeev menon (Minsara kanavu , kandukondeinx2 )
Anand.k.v : Remeber Muthalvan
Santhosh sivan : Needless to say

I like Thiru , but he is not getting that many offer

Ravi varman who did photography for 5 star and VV

South techies are way ahead of Northies
From: romio on Mon Aug 7 6:33:54 2006.

Review
Moviebuzz

Review -
Keerthichakra

Director
Major Ravi

Producer
Super Good Films

Cinematographer
Thiru

Music
Joshua Sridhar

Cast
Mohanlal, Jeeva, Gopika, Lakshmi

By Moviebuzz

Mohanlal’s Keerthichakra is slick, fast paced action movie set against the backdrop of army among an elite commando group fighting insurgency in Kashmir. Director Major Ravi himself an army man has paid rigorous attention to the minute details in the recreation of an operation against terrorists.
Keerthichakra moves at rapid pace (2 hours 9 min) and the bickering and bonding between men of honour from various states in India is well documented with some finely honed out performance from Mohanlal, Jeeva and Shammi Thilakan. The movie strikes a chord as it is straight from the heart as it is made by a writer who has seen the ugly face of terrorism in Kashmir.

Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal) is an honest, dedicated and fearless officer who heads an elite force in Kashmir against terrorist. Militants led by Afghani Nawab along with his group of mercenaries have come to Kashmir valley with a mission to blow up the holy Hazarathbal Mosque and create communal tension in the country. How Major Mahadevan and his buddies thwart Nawab’s plan forms the rest of the story.

Like Hollywood movies made on the US army and buddy-buddy friendship between an officer and his men, Keerthichakra is about the male bonding between Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal) and Jaikumar (Jeeva). Mahadevan is a veteran who has seen the ugly face of terrorism which has wiped his family (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy) off. The way Major Mahadevan puts his colleagues at ease like Krishna Kumar (Shammi Thilakan) who has an aversion to blood is well shot.

The film pulls at your heart strings as Ravi is able to convey what is happening in Kashmir at the ground level and how the centre is shying away from tackling the issue fearing communal backlash. How ordinary Muslim families in the valley are Indian at heart and does not care really for the Jihadi war is also essayed well by the director who shows the plight of Kashmiri family whose members are brutally raped and killed by the foreign mercenaries masquerading as Azadis. It’s a very brutal scene which could have been trimmed a bit.

The highlight of Keerthichakra is its spell binding climax which is getting the maximum claps especially the scene where Mohanlal is saved by Jeeva who dies in his lap. The punch line dialogues between Mohanlal and the ace terrorist Nawab also gives the film a patriotic fervor. Keerthichakra is given to Jaikumar posthumously at the end of the film though in the acting department Mohanlal walks away with all the accolades. His performance as Major Mahadevan is a tribute to our brave soldiers fighting the unknown terrorists. Watch his lips dry up in the emotional scene and his breakdown when his buddy is shot dead or the scene where his family is wiped off by a terrorist bomb.

Jeeva the Tamil actor has a more heroic role which he has done with felicity. The physical energy he imparts to the role has to be seen to be believed. Shammi Thilakan in a cameo as Krishna Kumar is a revelation. Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Gopika have walk-in roles. Technically, Keerthichakra is chic with Thiru’s outstanding camerawork with Joshua Sridhar’s melodious music.

If you have an appetite for stark and angst and to be a part of an army man’s anguish and ruminations, go watch Keerthichakra.

Verdict: Good

http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14264454&ctid=5&cid=2428
From: ArulprakasH on Mon Aug 7 7:12:49 2006.

For Aran : Sify's verdict is Watchable
For KC : Sify's verdict is Good
From: selvakumar on Mon Aug 7 7:34:56 2006.

ArulprakasH wrote:

For Aran : Sify's verdict is Watchable
For KC : Sify's verdict is Good

As always ! Unfortunately they have classified THIMIRU under "Entertainer"

I have not yet seen ARAN. But my expectations for this film are increasing day by day.

After IRUVAR, SIRAICHAALAI, I am interested to see ML again !
From: ArulprakasH on Mon Aug 7 12:18:27 2006.

Sify is trying to promote THIMIRU... it is verdicting Thimiru as HIT on the first day itself..
From: ArulprakasH on Mon Aug 7 12:19:18 2006.

Sify is trying to promote THIMIRU... it is verdicting Thimiru as HIT on the first day itself..
From: romio on Tue Aug 8 3:58:00 2006.

Yes i think sify is trying to promote thimiru

anyway keerthichakra is big hit in kerala
I belive it will be hit in TN too
Dont believe in sify
From: romio on Tue Aug 8 3:59:11 2006.

Aaran

Banner Super Good Films (P) Ltd.,
Producer R.B.Choudary
Story,Screenplay & Direction Major Ravi
Music Joshua Sridhar
Cinematographer Thiru
Editing V.Jaishankar
Art Gokul
Stunts Dishyum Shakthi
Dialouges Bala Krishnan
Lyrics Pa.Vijay, Na.Muthukumar & Sivanthi
PRO Mounam Ravi
Cast Mohan Lal, Jeevaa, Prakashraj, Gopika, Lakshmi Gopalasamy, Biju Menon, Ramesh Kanna, Kanja Karuppu, Kochin Haneefa, Nawab, Ragasiya
Photo gallery View
Wallpaper View
Official Movie Website www.aaranthemovie.com
Review | Music

Review

Beat the drums, blow the bugle and roll the red carpet for Super Good Films and the brave men of Aaran! Major Ravi has presented a magnificent war epic, the first of its kind in South Indian cinema, and he doesn’t fail to impress, with the true picturisation of battle-worn landscapes, and valiant heroes. Aaran fulfills the monumental expectations of the viewers!

The movie begins with the deep tones of Kamal Haasan narration as the shot zooms in on a war-riddled Kashmir. Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal) is a Commando in the Border Security Force (BSF). He is a man of extraordinary mettle and wit, and can organize attacks and woo victory in even the most perilous situations. Havildar Jaikumar (Jeevaa) is the foreman in Major Mahadevan’s battalion. He executes the Major’s plans to the T, and wins his trust and confidence.

Jai leaves on a wedding vacation to his hometown, to get married to his sweetheart and fiancée Sandhya (Gopika). At the same time in Kashmir, Pakistani terrorists infiltrate across the border and start creating havoc in Kashmir. Major Mahadevan, is left with no option but to summon Jai to the battle-front. Jai leaves his young wife of only 3 days and returns to Kashmir.

The Major and Jai together thwart many of the destructive attempts of the terrorists and save the local people. But the main target of the infiltrators headed by Nawab, is destroying a mosque in Kashmir and creating a major devastation. The terrorists plan an attack and enter the house of Kashmiri family. They torture everyone in the house and hold them hostage.

Police officer Gopinath (Biju Menon) informs the BSF about this unfortunate incident. The rest of the story is about how Major Mahadevan and Jai rescue the family and foil the evil plots of the terrorists.

Mohanlal has given an outstanding performance as Major Mahadevan. He gets into the skin of the role and has given a performance that is sure to win accolades! His conversation with his superior Dutta (Prakashraj), when he says, “I’ll let you know every detail sir, if I come back alive”, reflects the true mindset of every army hero. Though the romantic track between Mohanlal and Lakshi Gopalsamy is only one song long, it stands out!

Jeevaa is as brilliant as the Malayalam super star. He is full of life and has given a powerful performance. He shines in all the scenes, especially the one in which he understands Mohanlal’s intentions by the movement of his eyes, and performs his job in a second. The camaraderie shared by the two heroes is fantastic.

The Gopika-Jeevaa romantic interlude is a small story in itself. It is short yet sweetly presented. Gopika has realized the importance of her role and given an adequate performance.

The brilliant director Major Ravi, wins a place as one of the best cinematic story tellers of our times. His work Aaran is embellished with amazing cinematography by Thiru, razor edged dialogues by Bala Krishnan, well executed fight sequences by Shakthi and effective background score by Joshua Sridhar. Joshua’s music gels well with the movie.

To sum it up, Aaran is a power-packed entertainer that leaves a lasting impression even after the show ends. Hats off to the director who has dared to make a film of this magnitude with perfection in every angle!!! Check out the Aaran website www.aaranthemovie.com for more information on the movie.

galatta
From: RATHEESHAJITH on Fri Aug 11 8:55:26 2006.

ARAN HAS BOMBED IN TAMILNADU
BUT KEERTHICHAKRA IS TURNING OUT TO BE
A MEGA HIT IN KERALA...

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