Superstar RAJINIKANTH :: Fav Scenes, Songs, Stunts, etc! (2)

Aandava, This movie was made by producer Balaji of Sujatha Art Films in 1981 with a major Sri Lankan Collaboration .. In fact, the whole movie was shot in SL .... It did not become a huge hit as expected in TN, but in SL, it was !!!

Chennai - Safire, Ega, Crown - 60 days

SriLanka - YazNagar - - Rani theater - 100 days

1981 as a whole had Thee, Kazhugu, Thilli Mullu, Garjanai, Netrikkan, and Ranuva Veeran !!

Of these NETRIKKAN was obviously the blockbuster hit !!

Thumbs Up!

bay !!!..howcome Question

you know BO details theatrewise wow... Clap

TFMLOVER ... It's very SIMPLE !!! It's called COPY & PASTE ... It's all there in http://www.rajinifans.com/others/boxoffice.asp

Not Worthy

From: m_23_bayarea on Sat Nov 18 20:42:37 2006.

tfmlover wrote:

Naanum summa orru pazhaya kadhaiya avuththu vittEn !
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/Rajini%20classic%20hits/Thee/?action=view&current=thee-1.flv

Tfmlover .... Thank you so much for posting the links from my favorite movie ... That webpage pretty much has a lot from the movie THEE !!!

Man, what a performance from Rajini !!
From: tfmlover on Sun Nov 19 10:34:21 2006.

http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p247/tfmlover_Superstar/Thee/
you can see subanna song too
( bay i upload very good color but bucket ruining it )
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Nov 19 10:43:59 2006.

tfmlover wrote:

http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p247/tfmlover_Superstar/Thee/
you can see subanna song too
( bay i upload very good color but bucket ruining it )

Thank You again!
From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 19 10:45:30 2006.

All the poll options are very good... but what does

DANCE got to do there...
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Nov 19 10:46:06 2006.

bulb_mani wrote:

All the poll options are very good... but what does

DANCE got to do there...

Well, I see a vote already for that option!
From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 19 10:47:57 2006.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

bulb_mani wrote:

All the poll options are very good... but what does

DANCE got to do there...

Well, I see a vote already for that option!

Should be ur vote
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Nov 19 10:50:36 2006.

bulb_mani wrote:

Should be ur vote

NOPE! Read my previous posts !!! Mine is always ACTION !!!
From: Nerd on Sun Nov 19 15:07:36 2006.

Nice poll bay. But please include the option all the above so that I can vote
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Nov 19 17:27:23 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Nice poll bay. But please include the option all the above so that I can vote

exactly!
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Nov 19 20:16:49 2006.

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Nice poll bay. But please include the option all the above so that I can vote

exactly!

Wish I could include that option guys !!!

Mod: Done
From: narayanan on Mon Nov 20 10:11:31 2006.

Regarding Nandu, I too havent seen the movie. Have just heard the songs. Rajinifans.com too doesnt mention Nandu as a Rajini movie either.

But why do CDs include 'Allithandha Boomi' from 'Nandu' as a Rajini song I have no idea about it.
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Nov 20 10:55:04 2006.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Wish I could include that option guys !!!

Mod: Done

Thank You! You guys are AWESOME !!
From: Tia on Mon Nov 20 11:04:39 2006.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJjE4evR88k
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Nov 20 22:15:10 2006.

Tia wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJjE4evR88k

AWESOME song Gaayu Kutty !!!

Thalaivar fans and all, ENJOY watchin the MEGA-BLOCKBUSTER movie of 1989, MAAPILLAI starring Rajini and Amala ... Cant believe it's on Google Videos !!!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=100940110406992792&q=rajini
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 21 12:28:44 2006.

MappiLLai is a very good movie. Sri vidya would have done extremely well.

She is the only actress to have acted as Rajini's

- Wife (aboorva raagangaL)
- Sister (Manithan)
- Mom (thaLapathi)
- MIL (MAppiLLai)

R I P Srividya

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Nov 21 16:30:23 2006.

MappiLLai is a very good movie. Sri vidya would have done extremely well.

She is the only actress to have acted as Rajini's

- Wife (aboorva raagangaL)
- Sister (Manithan)
- Mom (thaLapathi)
- MIL (MAppiLLai)

R I P Srividya Sad

YES, she is an awesome actress !!! I happened to watch the first half last night ... ROCKIN !!!

From: narayanan on Tue Nov 21 23:59:26 2006.

I love the challenge scene in Mapillai, all the Srividya-Rajini clashes are good
From: Raghu on Wed Nov 22 11:26:06 2006.

Superb * excels in every departments( ESP in Anti Hero/ Sarcasm, ), EXCEPT dance and Romance :
From: bulb_mani on Wed Nov 22 11:31:30 2006.

Yes Rajini excels in Serious Scenes , Villian / Anti-Hero Roles....

Comedy too he is good but i feel Kamal is better

My favourite song from superstar movie is VELLAI PURA ONDRU... from a pretty good movie... dont know its title but both movie and this song r good
From: Nerd on Wed Nov 22 11:34:55 2006.

That is from pudhukavidhai. Rajini would have acted as a bike racer !!
From: selvakumar on Wed Nov 22 11:44:02 2006.

Nerd wrote:

That is from pudhukavidhai. Rajini would have acted as a bike racer !!

Raghu, I think PUDHUKAVIDHAI carries quite a few ROMANTIC scenes. He may not be great with that. But I loved his performance in this movie and his expressions in the song "VeLLai PURA ONDRU, AENGUTHU KAIYIL VARAAMALAE" !
I remember some other movies as well. But not coming out !

From: Raghu on Wed Nov 22 11:57:02 2006.

selvakumar wrote:

That is from pudhukavidhai. Rajini would have acted as a bike racer !!

Raghu, I think PUDHUKAVIDHAI carries quite a few ROMANTIC scenes. He may not be great with that. But I loved his performance in this movie and his expressions in the song "VeLLai PURA ONDRU, AENGUTHU KAIYIL VARAAMALAE" !
I remember some other movies as well. But not coming out ! Rolling Eyes

one excellent song by Dr.KJY and SJ amma, MD by none other than DR.IR

those were the days

'Oru jeevan thaan un paadla than' by the GREATEST singer that INDIA HAD EVER PRODUCED Dr.SPB from Naan Adimai Illai, Rajni & Sri Devi both excelled in the movie, this is ONE of my FAV RAJNI movie, then again nothing beats' Kadhalin Deepam ondru' from Thambiku entha ooru again by the GREATEST singer that INDIA HAD EVER PRODUCED Dr.SPB and who can 4get'Naama ooru singari singaporu vanthaalam' again GREATEST singer that INDIA HAD EVER PRODUCED Dr.SPB

These would have probably been His BEST romantic songs, but some how, I feel Karthick/Kamal were better than Rajni during the 80's

From: Nakeeran on Wed Nov 22 12:00:22 2006.

Somehow I feel that Srividya was superb in Aboorva ragangal.

Some interesting duels between Kamal and Srividya .

In the climax her expressive beautiful eyes will be searching for that elusive Shivaji Rao Gaekwad
From: Raghu on Wed Nov 22 12:03:56 2006.

Nakeeran wrote:

In the climax her expressive beautiful eyes will be searching for that elusive Shivaji Rao Gaekwad

yes, agreed NakeeraRe
From: Surya on Wed Nov 22 19:22:55 2006.

A COOL PIC:
http://images3.orkut.com/images/album/1/425/33657425.jpg
From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Nov 22 19:41:07 2006.

Surya wrote:

A COOL PIC:
http://images3.orkut.com/images/album/1/425/33657425.jpg

I heard manish malhotra is the costume designer for Sivaji..This pic was taken before he was drafted in I guess..
From: The Boss on Wed Nov 22 19:50:22 2006.

i don't see anything wrong with that costume. u cannot even see it clearly, what do you mean?
From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Nov 22 19:53:12 2006.

The Boss wrote:

i don't see anything wrong with that costume. u cannot even see it clearly, what do you mean?

Well, I have seen the same costume in other pics
And from what i saw, the style and colour combo did not have the usual poshness of Manish's costumes.
From: Surya on Wed Nov 22 19:56:23 2006.

What Other Movies Has He Done? Mostly Bolly?

The Boss,
Welcome To The Hub! Have Fun!
From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Nov 22 19:58:13 2006.

Surya wrote:

What Other Movies Has He Done? Mostly Bolly?

The Boss,
Welcome To The Hub! Have Fun!

All of Karan Johar's flicks,right from KKHH to KANK,dunno about his other projects..

From: Surya on Wed Nov 22 20:07:57 2006.

All of Karan Johar's flicks,right from KKHH to KANK,dunno about his other projects..

Surya wrote:

What Other Movies Has He Done? Mostly Bolly?

The Boss,
Clap

Welcome To The Hub! Very Happy

Have Fun!

Ooh ok...ya all of karan johar's flicks have good costumes!

Lookin forward to Thalaivar's Stylish Clothes in the movie!

From: The Boss on Wed Nov 22 20:08:29 2006.

thank you surya
From: Surya on Wed Nov 22 20:09:24 2006.

Don't mention it maams! Hang out and have fun!
From: narayanan on Thu Nov 23 0:06:27 2006.

There is song that starts 'Vaa Vaa Idhayame' in 'Naan Adimai Alla'. I love this song, but donno when it comes in the movie Anyone remember ?
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 23 0:12:08 2006.

narayanan wrote:

There is song that starts 'Vaa Vaa Idhayame' in 'Naan Adimai Alla'. I love this song, but donno when it comes in the movie Anyone remember ?

Are you referring to "Vaa vaa vasandhame" sung by Malaysia Vasudevan or is this different??
From: narayanan on Thu Nov 23 2:20:06 2006.

'Vaa Vaa Vasandhame' is from 'Pudhukavidhai' is a solo. This one ('Vaa Vaa Idhayame') is in 'Naan Adimai Alla' is a duet song.
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 23 2:41:29 2006.

narayanan wrote:

'Vaa Vaa Vasandhame' is from 'Pudhukavidhai' is a solo. This one ('Vaa Vaa Idhayame') is in 'Naan Adimai Alla' is a duet song.

Oh ok.. i guess its SPB/SJ???

From: Raghu on Thu Nov 23 6:20:47 2006.

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

narayanan wrote:

'Vaa Vaa Vasandhame' is from 'Pudhukavidhai' is a solo. This one ('Vaa Vaa Idhayame') is in 'Naan Adimai Alla' is a duet song.

Oh ok.. i guess its SPB/SJ???

From: Raghu on Fri Nov 24 11:08:00 2006.

did any1 like Super*'s character in 'Polladhavan'

wicked song from that movie

'Naan polladhavan Poi solladhavan'
From: S.Balaji on Fri Nov 24 12:01:53 2006.

Hi Raghu

Naan polladhavan was anthem for us in 80
There is another lovely song - Adho varaandi varaandi villendhi oruthan ( Rk - Sripriya )

Movie nothing great but can watch once. Rajini kills the villain Sivachandran ( more popular as Lakshmi's husband ) for having molested his wife in a train which gets witnessed by Lakshmi. The same Lakshmi joins RK's bungalow as his daughter's caretaker.
Thats how the story goes.

From: Raghu on Fri Nov 24 12:10:27 2006.

S.Balaji wrote:

Hi Raghu

Naan polladhavan was anthem for us in 80 Very Happy

There is another lovely song - Adho varaandi varaandi villendhi oruthan ( Rk - Sripriya )

Movie nothing great but can watch once. Rajini kills the villain Sivachandran ( more popular as Lakshmi's husband ) for having molested his wife in a train which gets witnessed by Lakshmi. The same Lakshmi joins RK's bungalow as his daughter's caretaker.
Thats how the story goes.

Balaji anNe

Adho varaandi varaandi villendhi oruthan , yes yes another Dr.SPB and Vani Jairam songs

Who is Shivachandran??, is that an actor's name?

From: S.Balaji on Fri Nov 24 12:15:49 2006.

Raghu

Sivachandran - yes another actor played more villain type roles.
He is more popular as Lakshmi's hubby

Have you seen the song , Uravugal thodar kathai ( Aval appadithan, a movie wherein both RK and kH acted ), this guy will be there along with Sripriya

If you had seen Sindhu bhairavi, the same guy will be giving liquor to Sivakumar to spoil his image.
From: Raghu on Fri Nov 24 12:35:13 2006.

S.Balaji wrote:

Raghu

Have you seen the song , Uravugal thodar kathai ( Aval appadithan, a movie wherein both RK and kH acted ), .

balaji anNe,

yes yes, awsome song by Dr.KJY, simply love that song, the piano Intreludes, etc etc.. simply amazing, was it composed by Mellisai mannar MSV??
From: S.Balaji on Fri Nov 24 12:39:33 2006.

Composer for AA was Maestro IR

There is another song by Kamal - Paneer pushpangale , ganam padu. Nice one from Kamal.
From: Raghu on Mon Nov 27 7:03:45 2006.

S.Balaji wrote:

Composer for AA was Maestro IR

There is another song by Kamal - Paneer pushpangale , ganam padu. Nice one from Kamal.

yep, good 1 by kamal ji
From: Nerd on Mon Nov 27 18:37:12 2006.

This week's poll from http://www.rajinifans.com

Which is the best film from the director S.P.Muthuraman in 70's?

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri

Aadu Puli Aatam

Gayathiri

Priya

Aarulirunthu Arupathuvarai

I cant choose between 6 to 60 and BOK

From: kannannn on Mon Nov 27 19:51:37 2006.

This week's poll from http://www.rajinifans.com

Which is the best film from the director S.P.Muthuraman in 70's?

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri

Aadu Puli Aatam

Gayathiri

Priya

Aarulirunthu Arupathuvarai

I cant choose between 6 to 60 and BOK

It is BOK for me. I like 6 to 60 too but the sets were amateurish and Rajini's character was fairly one-dimensional. OTOH he had more scope for performance in BOK. And I just love his expressions in BOK songs.

From: Raghu on Tue Nov 28 7:09:20 2006.

esp the great song by the GREATEST SINGER DR.SPB (Raaja enbar manthiri enbar) superb expressions by the one and ONLY SUPERB*.

esp the lines (ennakenna enna ondu), where SPB would give sarcastic laugh and Superb* would match it with his expression.

Excellenet work.

Lakalaklakaka to Dr.SPB and SUPERB*

From: leosimha on Tue Nov 28 8:23:35 2006.

Favorite scene from Padayappa.....Rajini pulling out the Oonjal with his shawl..what a style man...this is the best scene...after pulling out and sitting on the oonjal with a style...simply superb..hats off....

From: Raghu on Tue Nov 28 11:59:06 2006.

leosimha wrote:

Favorite scene from Padayappa.....Rajini pulling out the Oonjal with his shawl..what a style man...this is the best scene...after pulling out and sitting on the oonjal with a style...simply superb..hats off....

seen better than that from SUPERB*

From: Raghu on Thu Nov 30 12:46:31 2006.

can some 1 tell me , y on earth did SUPER* do a DUMB movie like blood stone??
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 30 12:48:17 2006.

Raghu wrote:

can some 1 tell me , y on earth did SUPER* do a DUMB movie like blood stone??

chika puka
From: Ramakrishna on Thu Nov 30 12:48:48 2006.

Raghu wrote:

can some 1 tell me , y on earth did SUPER* do a DUMB movie like blood stone??

was it dumb?
Whats the movie all about?
Did he dub in his own voice?
From: S.Balaji on Thu Nov 30 12:48:59 2006.

Raghu

At that time Silverster Stallone was at his peak and obviously Rajini would have wished to have his name along with him . Also a chance to appear in a hollywood movie.

Tell me , how many Indians had that opportunity to act in hollywood movies ? I think Naseeruddin Shah had it once. very few had a chance

From: Ramakrishna on Thu Nov 30 12:50:38 2006.

S.Balaji wrote:

Raghu

At that time Silverster Stallone was at his peak and obviously Rajini would have wished to have his name along with him . Also a chance to appear in a hollywood movie.

Tell me , how many Indians had that opportunity to act in hollywood movies ? I think Naseeruddin Shah had it once. very few had a chance

Oh did he act with Silverster stallone in that movie?

I have seen Prabhu acting in a hollywood movie?

From: Raghu on Thu Nov 30 13:08:29 2006.

can some 1 tell me , y on earth did SUPER* do a DUMB movie like blood stone??

was it dumb?
Whats the movie all about?
Did he dub in his own voice?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094765/

Rajni was given such Pathetic role of a taxi driver, surely SUPERB* deserves far more than that Evil or Very Mad

From: thamiz on Thu Nov 30 13:09:25 2006.

Siverster Stallone is not that great actor. He is a curse to the Italian acctors. Rajni is far better than SS!

From: Ramakrishna on Thu Nov 30 13:09:36 2006.

can some 1 tell me , y on earth did SUPER* do a DUMB movie like blood stone??

was it dumb?
Whats the movie all about?
Did he dub in his own voice?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094765/

Rajni was given such Pathetic role of a taxi driver, surely SUPERB* deserves far more than that Evil or Very Mad

Padikaathavan la kooda athe role thaan

From: Raghu on Thu Nov 30 13:10:27 2006.

S.Balaji wrote:

Balaji AnNe

u r right , but still the movie was utter rubbish, i could have tolertated that, but Rajni's role as taxi driver was really pathetic, Rajni had much beter roles in Hindi even!

From: Raghu on Thu Nov 30 13:11:53 2006.

thamiz wrote:

Siverster Stallone is not that great actor. He is a curse to the Italian acctors. Rajni is far better than SS!

agreed, but Sly is still good man,

cant get enough of rambo!!

From: Raghu on Thu Nov 30 13:12:54 2006.

can some 1 tell me , y on earth did SUPER* do a DUMB movie like blood stone??

was it dumb?
Whats the movie all about?
Did he dub in his own voice?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094765/

Rajni was given such Pathetic role of a taxi driver, surely SUPERB* deserves far more than that Evil or Very Mad

Padikaathavan la kooda athe role thaan Confused

agreed but the context of a raxi driver differs among these films

From: Ramakrishna on Thu Nov 30 13:14:11 2006.

I have not seen the movie. Is he the only lead star? Is it really a hollyood movie?
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 13:18:07 2006.

blood stone is utter crap.... its shot in anna university.. thats the only plus point...
From: thamiz on Thu Nov 30 13:18:13 2006.

Blood stone was a joke, raghu! I dont understand what was the intention of the producer?
From: Raghu on Thu Nov 30 13:18:23 2006.

Ramakrishna wrote:

I have not seen the movie. Is he the only lead star? Is it really a hollyood movie?

yes pa hollywoood move thaan, y dont u c the link i posted above

Balaji anNe

Amrish puri has acted in Indiana Jone's 'Temple of the dooms'
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 13:18:52 2006.

TR distributed this movie, and suffered huge losses it seems...
From: Raghu on Thu Nov 30 13:19:19 2006.

thamiz wrote:

Blood stone was a joke, raghu! I dont understand what was the intention of the producer?

indeed, fully agreed
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 30 13:19:42 2006.

Aandavan wrote:

TR distributed this movie, and suffered huge losses it seems...

Is it?
From: thamiz on Thu Nov 30 13:26:00 2006.

I think they made their money!
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 13:28:18 2006.

thamiz wrote:

I think they made their money!
kalla note business -aa
From: Nerd on Thu Nov 30 13:41:00 2006.

Blood Stone had a moderate run and sure the distributors made their money. It was a pathetic movie and Rajini would have played a subdued character !!
From: thamiz on Thu Nov 30 14:55:03 2006.

It is true, nerd, they did get a good collection in the first few weeks!
From: NOV on Thu Nov 30 20:39:33 2006.

Sylvester Stallone did not act in Bloodstone. The hero was his unknown brother.
From: Raghu on Fri Dec 1 6:05:24 2006.

NOV wrote:

Sylvester Stallone did not act in Bloodstone. The hero was his unknown brother.

er

any way, lets stick to Rajni only..
From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 1 6:15:15 2006.

I think the hero looked like Richard gere
From: Raghu on Fri Dec 1 8:06:36 2006.

bulb_mani wrote:

I think the hero looked like Richard gere

yep, agreed, an lets pls stick to the topic Bulbu
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 1 12:05:56 2006.

bulb_mani wrote:

I think the hero looked like Richard gere

Did he?

I dont remember how he looked!
From: rocketboy on Fri Dec 1 12:28:45 2006.

Sly did not act in BS. I don't know who did. But it wasn't Sly.
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 1 12:49:54 2006.

rocket boy and nov:

It might have seemed so, but I did not mean to say Stallone acted in Bloodstone. Raghu might have.

I personally dont consider Stallone as a great actor though he is good for rambo-kind of roles. He is nowhere near by italian actors such as Robert De Niro or Al Pacino when it comes to remarks from critics.

Anyway, that is what I tried to mean!

From: kannannn on Fri Dec 1 13:14:17 2006.

I personally dont consider Stallone as a great actor though he is good for rambo-kind of rolls. He is nowhere near by italian actors such as Robert De Niro or Al Pacino when it comes to remarks from critics.

Inspite of being branded bad actor, Stallone is very passionate about cinema. I even liked Rocky-I, his first movie for which his script was nominated for an Oscar. In fact, he was willing to go beyond the action genre, but unfortunately there werent many offers, apart from the occasional Cop Land. And he fired his agent when he couldn't get him Basic Instinct and The Game, which subsequently went to Michael Douglas. He may not rank along with the likes of Pacino and De Niro, but he is sincere in his efforts.

Anyway, I digress. Let us continue with Rajini.

From: thamiz on Fri Dec 1 14:00:56 2006.

kannan:

The coin has two sides and it is true, the other actors may not fit well for rambo-kind of roles either. Everybody has to concentrate on their own strengths.

Anyway, I did not try to bring down Sylvester Stallone! As raghu said, he was amazing as "rambo" and in the rocky series as well!

However, Robert De Niro is an exceptionally great actor. He can do almost anything! He did win an OSCAR for 'Ragging bull" acting as a boxer!

-------------------------------

Anyway, let us get back to super start!

How about namma vEttaiyan and laka laka laka laka?!
From: kannannn on Fri Dec 1 16:22:27 2006.
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 6:30:30 2006.

All,

Which film featured 'Namma ooru singari singaporu vanthaalam'?

was it Ninaithale Innikum or ilamail oonjal aadihirathu?
From: narayanan on Mon Dec 4 6:38:17 2006.

Ofcourse it is Ninaithale Inikkum.
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 8:09:48 2006.

Raghu wrote:

All,

Which film featured 'Namma ooru singari singaporu vanthaalam'?

was it Ninaithale Innikum or ilamail oonjal aadihirathu?

thanks
From: Hulkster on Mon Dec 4 8:19:15 2006.

Ninaithaalae Inikkum
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 8:21:17 2006.

INCREDIBLE Hulk wrote:

Ninaithaalae Inikkum

Sambo Siva Sambo from that film as well right?
From: Hulkster on Mon Dec 4 8:24:30 2006.

theriyaathu pa
From: leosimha on Mon Dec 4 10:15:55 2006.

from Baasha...Naa Auto..kaaran..Auto..Kaaran...

and not to forget my all time favourite....from Muthu...

Oruvan Oruvan Muthalaali...simply superb intro song for our Superstar...
From: Rajkumar_mj on Mon Dec 4 10:19:41 2006.

Raghu wrote:

INCREDIBLE Hulk wrote:

Ninaithaalae Inikkum

Sambo Siva Sambo from that film as well right?

Yes it is from the Same Movie.This song was sung by MSV.

From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 11:53:18 2006.

leosimha wrote:

from Baasha...Naa Auto..kaaran..Auto..Kaaran...

and not to forget my all time favourite....from Muthu...

Oruvan Oruvan Muthalaali...simply superb intro song for our Superstar...

and all sung by our GREATEST singer that INDIAhad ever produced Dr.S.P.Balasubramnium

From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 12:28:52 2006.

what the hell is this??

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14342752

Is thala Crazy or what?
From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 4 12:30:50 2006.

why whats wrong?

Raghu wrote:

what the hell is this??

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14342752

Is thala Crazy or what?
From: bulb_mani on Mon Dec 4 12:44:10 2006.

Raghu wrote:

what the hell is this??

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14342752

Is thala Crazy or what?

Whats wrong with u
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 12:51:04 2006.

y spoil a classic by re doing it??, Classics should be left alone as classic, look at bollywood, look at SRK's DON, now i hear Sholay is being re made?

i feel this will spoil the classic big Time

From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 4 12:53:07 2006.

billa itself was a remake Cool

y spoil a classic by re doing it??, Classics should be left alone as classic, look at bollywood, look at SRK's DON, now i hear Sholay is being re made?

i feel this will spoil the classic big Time Evil or Very Mad

From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 12:55:06 2006.

billa itself was a remake Cool

yes i know, but that from hindi to tamil, and it was remade within a year, now they want 2 remake it after 26 years, come on man. Thala will not be able to handle it, infact no 1 will b able to handle Rajni's charisma, so it is better to leave Rajni's films alone.

From: villan007 on Mon Dec 4 12:56:03 2006.

ad vidungappa thalaivare thalai ya onnum sollala..neenga poi adichikreenga ...

I feel This one will be much much bettr than SRK's DON

From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 4 12:59:06 2006.

thalai will handle it smoothly.... Cool

billa itself was a remake Cool

yes i know, but that from hindi to tamil, and it was remade within a year, now they want 2 remake it after 26 years, come on man. Thala will not be able to handle it, infact no 1 will b able ton handle Rajni's charisma, so it is better to leave Rajni's films alone.

From: VENKIRAJA on Mon Dec 4 12:59:50 2006.

//a racy, peppy and ultra stylish entertainer//

in addition,a blockbuster.
From: Unicorn on Mon Dec 4 13:03:01 2006.

SRK is worthy to replace AB Don was jus a tribute to AB
But Ajith doin a Rajni film None of Rajni fans will accept this Its jus a disgrace to RK

villan007 wrote:

ad vidungappa thalaivare thalai ya onnum sollala..neenga poi adichikreenga ...

I feel This one will be much much bettr than SRK's DON

From: Ramakrishna on Mon Dec 4 13:05:37 2006.

Unakku yaendaa intha venaatha velai LOL

Unicorn wrote:

SRK is worthy to replace AB Cool

Don was jus a tribute to AB Cool

But Ajith doin a Rajni film Embarassed

None of Rajni fans will accept this Cool

Its jus a disgrace to RK Embarassed

ad vidungappa thalaivare thalai ya onnum sollala..neenga poi adichikreenga Razz

...

I feel This one will be much much bettr than SRK's DON LOL

From: villan007 on Mon Dec 4 13:06:20 2006.

vayetherichal

heard visay is gonna do murattukalai rewmake ? adhu mattum enna RK ku perumai ya ? visay in murattu kalai get-up ... ninichale kumatudhu
From: villan007 on Mon Dec 4 13:07:32 2006.

Unicorn wrote:

SRK is worthy to replace AB Don was jus a tribute to AB

Don ka pakadna mushkil nahin hai , na mumkhin hai ... ..ayyo paavam srk was better of dancing around the trees
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 4 13:09:00 2006.

Well enough guys

Raghu and others, please use this thread:

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=8179
From: Ramakrishna on Mon Dec 4 13:09:05 2006.

Eppadi ithellaam

villan007 wrote:

Don ka pakadna mushkil nahin hai , na mumkhin hai ... ..ayyo paavam srk was better of dancing around the trees
From: VENKIRAJA on Mon Dec 4 13:17:38 2006.

aarilirunthu arupathu varai:best from ss.
netrikann:maapilaikku maaman manasu:best emotions,the way he says thiruttu thali!enjoyable.
thillu mullu:aiyampettai(enga ooru )arivudainambi kaliyaperumaal chandran:great expression
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 4 13:25:14 2006.

which film featured maama un ponai kodu??

was it raajathi raaja?
From: Ramakrishna on Mon Dec 4 13:25:58 2006.

yaa
From: VENKIRAJA on Mon Dec 4 13:27:04 2006.

WHICH FILMS OF SS ARE REMAKES?(EXCEPT BILLA,THEE,THILLU MULLU)

velaikkaran:from which language?
From: Ramakrishna on Mon Dec 4 13:27:47 2006.

Chandramukhi
From: VENKIRAJA on Mon Dec 4 13:29:30 2006.

thats all?
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 4 13:32:14 2006.

veLaikkAran, thee
From: Unicorn on Mon Dec 4 13:33:52 2006.

http://rajinifans.com/Movie_Database/Remake_Movies.asp

VENKIRAJA wrote:

WHICH FILMS OF SS ARE REMAKES?(EXCEPT BILLA,THEE,THILLU MULLU)
From: Nerd on Tue Dec 5 16:23:43 2006.

This weeks poll from http://www.rajinifans.com

Director S.P. Muthuraman's best film. Period 1980 to 1985

Murattukaalai

Kazhugu

Netrikan

Raanuvaveeran

Pokiriraja

Puthukavithai

Engeyo Ketta Kural

Paayum Puli

Aduha Vaarisu

Naan Makhaan Alla

Nallavanukku Nallavan

Sri Ragevendra

netRikkaN - chakravarthi, one of Rajini's bests
nallavanukku nallavan - Excellent performance and a very good movie
engEyO kEtta kural - An underrated movie again a superb performance from Rajini
murattuk kaaLai -- monstrous hit
shri raghavendra -- I dint personally like the movie, a daring attempt by Rajini
naan mahaan alla -- Brilliant first scene!

The less said about the other movies, the better. I voted for netRikkaN
From: Raghu on Wed Dec 6 6:56:14 2006.

I some how like Kazhuku as well, it was sort of thriller those days, esp the Jungle scenes, such as when the tribe attack the bus!
From: Raghu on Wed Dec 6 6:59:13 2006.

Of course Netrikan was class, sarcasm, at it's best, excellent performance by SS

I am terribly missing the EXCELLENCT acting skills of SS these days .
From: ajaybaskar on Wed Dec 6 10:07:52 2006.

Podhuvaga en manasu thangam from MK
From: Designer on Wed Dec 6 10:30:56 2006.

THALAPATHI : the scenes where Rajni comes to know that SriVidhya is his real mother, and later when they meet.
From: Raghu on Wed Dec 6 13:20:11 2006.

Designer wrote:

THALAPATHI : the scenes where Rajni comes to know that SriVidhya is his real mother, and later when they meet.

but when Rajni says to Mamooty, 'eenna nee en nanban', and both Mamooty's & Rajni's facial expressions still makes me cry, excellet work by the legends
From: Designer on Wed Dec 6 19:40:24 2006.

Ya Raghu, thats also a very good scene ! I remember that tickets for Thalapathi were sold in black for Rs.100 which was quite a good amt in 1991.

And "Raakkamma Kaiyyathattu" is one of my most favorite songs of Superstar to this day.

From: Raghu on Thu Dec 7 6:21:49 2006.

Designer wrote:

Ya Raghu, thats also a very good scene ! I remember that tickets for Thalapathi were sold in black for Rs.100 which was quite a good amt in 1991.

And "Raakkamma Kaiyyathattu" is one of my most favorite songs of Superstar to this day.

i was very suprised, that this song did not win any awards, esp National award, but i hear something that it was nominated by BBC for something, i think SPB & IR should have won National awards for this!

From: Hulkster on Thu Dec 7 9:11:01 2006.

Although abit off topic..we have got to remember sivaji never got a national award before..so to expect the NA committee to give awards for IR and PSB who by right should have more than ten is virtually impossible.
From: nilavupriyan on Thu Dec 7 9:12:57 2006.

IR got 3 nationl awards!

spb have won it 4/5 times i guess
From: Hulkster on Thu Dec 7 9:14:22 2006.

yeah but it does not really reflect their dominance and quality....IR and SPB deserve even more...
From: nilavupriyan on Thu Dec 7 9:15:29 2006.

Hulkster wrote:

yeah but it does not really reflect their dominance and quality....IR and SPB deserve even more...
From: Raghu on Thu Dec 7 10:30:50 2006.

Hulkster wrote:

yeah but it does not really reflect their dominance and quality....IR and SPB deserve even more...

yep

indeed!
From: great on Thu Dec 7 10:32:07 2006.

Raghu wrote:

And "Raakkamma Kaiyyathattu" is one of my most favorite songs of Superstar to this day.

i was very suprised, that this song did not win any awards, esp National award, but i hear something that it was nominated by BBC for something, i think SPB & IR should have won National awards for this![/quote]

It appeared in the Top 100 songs.
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 8 13:08:19 2006.

I think it was the #1 most popular song, thanks to our software engineers, mostly
From: joe on Fri Dec 8 13:11:30 2006.

great wrote:

i was very suprised, that this song did not win any awards

athe paatta ARR poturuntha national award kuduthiruppanga..IR paavam ..avarukku delhi-la lobby panna aalu illa
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 8 13:13:47 2006.

WOW!

That is great!

What I dont undersand is, dalapathy music came out great. At that situation, why should MR move to rahman and leave IR for good
From: kb on Fri Dec 8 13:24:51 2006.

roja music potu kaatirupaar rahman

mani shud have thought y not give a try..and it worked out very well
From: joe on Fri Dec 8 13:26:35 2006.

kb wrote:

roja music potu kaatirupaar rahman

mani shud have thought y not give a try..and it worked out very well

I thought ,It is balachander ,the producer brought ARR ,since he had no good terms with IR then.
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 8 13:26:58 2006.

I am happy AAR emerged but still MR could could broguht more from IR if he continued with him!
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 8 13:28:11 2006.

I dont think that the producers choose MD for a movie. It was maNi for some reason, which our tfm hubbers will know
From: kannannn on Fri Dec 8 13:30:19 2006.

kb wrote:

roja music potu kaatirupaar rahman

mani shud have thought y not give a try..and it worked out very well

I too think so. Because I remember there being absolutely no news during the making of Roja. I guess Manirathnam just wanted to make a low-key movie. The ads in the newspapers, just two days before the movie released, came as a surprise. I think it actually worked in favour of the movie.
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 8 13:30:39 2006.

I think, with IR's personality, it may be impossible to refurbish the relationship which shattered by may be none's fault or nature's fault
From: great on Fri Dec 8 13:31:41 2006.

Nerd wrote:

I dont think that the producers choose MD for a movie. It was maNi for some reason, which our tfm hubbers will know

yeah its mani who introduced. He said in one interview long time that "A.R.Rehman oru chinna edathula nalla music create pannraRu "Mani quoted .... I am not able to remember the exact word by MR.
From: Aandavan on Fri Dec 8 13:34:51 2006.

but ARR rocked bigggggggg time in his first movie roja....

From: MADDY on Fri Dec 8 16:39:06 2006.

i was very suprised, that this song did not win any awards

athe paatta ARR poturuntha national award kuduthiruppanga..IR paavam ..avarukku delhi-la lobby panna aalu illa Smile

oh, i dunno who lobbied for ARR in china,London,Newyork??

.......aaana onnu sir, ARR-ukku lobby pannavanga, are the best lobbiers in the world i guess.........andha aala ippa asaikkkave mudiyadha padi lobby panni vechirukkanga....

....yabba, konjam GV.Prakash-ukkum appadi lobby panna sollanum......

From: kb on Fri Dec 8 16:43:15 2006.

i was very suprised, that this song did not win any awards

athe paatta ARR poturuntha national award kuduthiruppanga..IR paavam ..avarukku delhi-la lobby panna aalu illa Smile

athey padathula chinna thaaiaval paatuku sonna naachi paravaala..

rakkamma kaiya thattu is not as impressive in my opinion atleast

From: MADDY on Fri Dec 8 16:45:31 2006.

thamiz wrote:

What I dont undersand is, dalapathy music came out great. At that situation, why should MR move to rahman and leave IR for good

it was destiny......... ........imagine lives of lakhs of HC ARR fans like me without ARR....... .....August 15th,1992 is one of the most important days in my life calendar......

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 8 16:47:49 2006.

kb wrote:

i was very suprised, that this song did not win any awards

athe paatta ARR poturuntha national award kuduthiruppanga..IR paavam ..avarukku delhi-la lobby panna aalu illa Smile

athey padathula chinna thaaiaval paatuku sonna naachi paravaala..

rakkamma kaiya thattu is not as impressive in my opinion atleast Confused

Kb, the prelude for that song just wakes u up even if u are in the wildest of ur dreams !!

thaLapadhi is one of the greatest albums of all time

From: Movie Cop on Fri Dec 8 16:58:59 2006.

thamiz wrote:

WOW!

That is great!

What I dont undersand is, dalapathy music came out great. At that situation, why should MR move to rahman and leave IR for good

that is because I have heard that IR was very "cocky" during that time... He had "ego clashes" with both KB & BR... That's why for KB's movie "Azhagan" was not composed by IR. Similarly, BR's "Vedham Pudhidhu" music was done was Devendran... So, when KB was the producer for Roja (though MR wanted IR), KB promptly "paid back" IR by introducing a new lad called A.R. Rehman...

glad that Tamil Nadu was stormed by the music composed by a shy, young boy! That's what they say - when one door closes the other ones open else were...

But it's a pity because IR was still at his peak when top directors like KB/BR & MR "sacked" him IMO, IR is a musical genius...
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 8 17:01:35 2006.

Movie Cop wrote:

KB promptly "paid back" IR by introducing a new lad called A.R. Rehman...

I dont think ARR was KB's find.

Anyway lets take this to some other thread

From: Movie Cop on Fri Dec 8 17:05:34 2006.

KB promptly "paid back" IR by introducing a new lad called A.R. Rehman... Smile

Movie Cop wrote:

I dont think ARR was KB's find.

Anyway lets take this to some other thread Smile

I agree. I mis-typed it... KB was hell bent that he don't want IR for Roja...So partly he was the reason for the birth of ARR thoufgh ARR was discovered by someone else... ARR composed the music for the Sunrise coffee Ad featuring Avind Samy in 1989 which impressed MR

From: manmathan87 on Fri Dec 8 17:07:22 2006.

hey bulb.......i like any rajini movie where he is gonna dance to hip hop
From: manmathan87 on Fri Dec 8 17:08:44 2006.

hey where is nov..?
From: kb on Fri Dec 8 17:09:29 2006.

yeah leo coffee ad right nallarukum antha ad,coffee athula vara..
From: manmathan87 on Fri Dec 8 17:12:34 2006.

hey bulb.......i like any rajini movie where he is gonna dance to hip hop
From: ajithfederer on Fri Dec 8 17:13:29 2006.

antha ponnu unnai anna nnu kooptuchu thanay

kb wrote:

yeah leo coffee ad right nallarukum antha ad,coffee athula vara..
From: kb on Fri Dec 8 17:14:09 2006.

ajithfederer wrote:

antha ponnu un tangachi thanay

aama ANNA
From: ajithfederer on Fri Dec 8 17:14:42 2006.

seri da machi

kb wrote:

ajithfederer wrote:

antha ponnu un tangachi thanay

aama machan
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 8 19:26:57 2006.

movie cop and nerd:

I always thought ROJA as a MR movie. Now I get a better oicture that it was produced by KB who coul dnot get along with IR. So, MR had to find someone other than IR! MR found ARR and then everybody knows the history!

Well, we should be digressing anymore.

Let us get back super *!

BTW, I could down-load muLLum malarum and watched that movie lately!

Not only rajni, but shoba, fadafat and everybody have done a great job!.

Here is a scene,

fadafat will be staying with shOba- as they moved to that town and have no friends or whatsoever. Shoba will take her in. Fadafat will be so irresponsible and careless even the way she sleeps and how she wears her saree wehn men are around.

Anyway, Rajni will come back from work. He will be seeing a 'stranger' fadafat sleeping in his "thiNNai".

He will look at her in such a way that "what are you doing in my house??"". Not only that her saree would not stay properly in her body. So she will be so revealing. After seeing Rajni's sarcastic look, whe will start adjusting herself. Cover her legs first, then her saree and will look at him as it IS that okay now?

But Rajni will still have the same look, She will not have a clue as she did not know Rajni is the owner of the house!

Here is how she will go:

yEnyA munna pinnE nI pombaLaiyE paarththathu illaiyA?

That scene was hilarious!
From: Aandavan on Fri Dec 8 23:17:19 2006.

do u guys know abt the movie called "un kannil neer valinthaal".. a rajini movie directed by balu mahendra.. ,,,, ???????????????????

From: rajesh_genial on Fri Dec 8 23:29:54 2006.

movie cop and nerd:

I always thought ROJA as a MR movie. Now I get a better oicture that it was produced by KB who coul dnot get along with IR. So, MR had to find someone other than IR! MR found ARR and then everybody knows the history! Smile

Well, we should be digressing anymore.

Let us get back super *!

BTW, I could down-load muLLum malarum and watched that movie lately!

Not only rajni, but shoba, fadafat and everybody have done a great job!.

Here is a scene,

fadafat will be staying with shOba- as they moved to that town and have no friends or whatsoever. Shoba will take her in. Fadafat will be so irresponsible and careless even the way she sleeps and how she wears her saree wehn men are around.

Anyway, Rajni will come back from work. He will be seeing a 'stranger' fadafat sleeping in his "thiNNai".

He will look at her in such a way that "what are you doing in my house??"". Not only that her saree would not stay properly in her body. So she will be so revealing. After seeing Rajni's sarcastic look, whe will start adjusting herself. Cover her legs first, then her saree and will look at him as it IS that okay now?

But Rajni will still have the same look, She will not have a clue as she did not know Rajni is the owner of the house!

Here is how she will go:

yEnyA munna pinnE nI pombaLaiyE paarththathu illaiyA? Laughing

That scene was hilarious! Smile

download link of mullum malarum please

From: great on Fri Dec 8 23:31:38 2006.

kb wrote:

rakkamma kaiya thattu is not as impressive in my opinion atleast

Man you are missing something. The song had the best music from IR not to forget of the 100 violins he used for this song.
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Dec 9 2:05:37 2006.

I agree! 'Rakkamma' is an excellent song ; For the first time they played it in 'Oliyum Oliyum' Oh man! still i remember...!

Next week I was expecting the same song,but they played 'Sundari kannal' .. soon I was ....

Anyhow Rakkama starting part has a splendid violin piece ....which is ofcourse evergreen
From: great on Sat Dec 9 2:13:29 2006.

vaali praised IR for the song "sundari Kannal oru sethi "

vaali said the when you hear the lyrics with out any music its nothing. He said lyrics will be

Sunthari kannal oru sethi

It will be dialogue kinda thing. But the IR music was really good that was vaali comment
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Dec 9 2:57:14 2006.

yeah even i love tat song!!

I said those happened when I was in 6th or 7th std

From: Ramakrishna on Sat Dec 9 7:41:45 2006.

i was very suprised, that this song did not win any awards

athe paatta ARR poturuntha national award kuduthiruppanga..IR paavam ..avarukku delhi-la lobby panna aalu illa Smile

Then who lobbied for ARR for Roja which was his first movie.

From: Designer on Sat Dec 9 11:44:22 2006.

Man you are missing something. The song had the best music from IR not to forget of the 100 violins he used for this song.

kb wrote:

rakkamma kaiya thattu is not as impressive in my opinion atleast Confused

great : ya the violin ensemble is just superb!

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

I agree! 'Rakkamma' is an excellent song ; For the first time they played it in 'Oliyum Oliyum' Oh man! Very Happy

still i remember...!

Next week I was expecting the same song,but they played 'Sundari kannal' .. soon I was Fatigue

....

Anyhow Rakkama starting part has a splendid violin piece ....which is ofcourse evergreen Clap

Sanguine Sridhar : ya thats what i also like!

From: thamiz on Sat Dec 9 16:26:28 2006.

rajesh_genial wrote:

download link of mullum malarum please

I will pm you sometime soon. please wait. Thanks!
From: Hulkster on Sun Dec 10 0:24:16 2006.

SS why for sundari kanaal...the song has brilliant WCM and Japanese style of orchestration for that song...and to package it as a melody is something IR was renowned for....that was why Rajini still wanted IR to do his movies despite the latter wanting to move on to symphony and offbeat films
From: mazhaichaaral on Sun Dec 10 10:19:00 2006.

mannan

a person to kavundamani:anne..manager vandhirukaru

kavunds:ennadhu manager-a..avan yenda inga vandhan...(gets up and sees him)saaaaarr

manager:ivaru inga pudhusa velaiku sendhurukaru...paahuka

kavunds (seeing rajni getup):idhenna workshop-a pandara sannidhi madama...pattayum kottayum..engayo kovilukku munnaadi ukkara vendiyavanayellam enkitta vandhu oppaduchutangada
idhu enna edam theriyuma suthi paar..athanayum machineriyam...yemandhu kaiya viteena cut aayidum..vandhuteengale thunichala velaiku..un per enna

rajni:krishnan

kavunds:enna padichirukka

rajni:inga vela seyya theriyara alavukku padichiruken

kavunds:alavunna....alavukol kondu vandhurikya...enna kindala...yov kekara kelvikku mariyadhaya badhil sollu

rajni:indha paarunga...idhu varaikum rendu interview mudinjudhu..inimel yarukum badhil solla maten....indha parunga appointment..inimel endha kelvikkum badhil solla maten...enga vela paakanumnu sollunga do u understad

kavunds: engileesu

sidekick: ungakitta

kavunds:enna savundu jaasthiya kudukuria...endha velayum theriyama neenga varuveenga...ungalukku velaya naanga kathu kudupom...adha kathukuttu yenga melaye yeri midhipeenga..ungalukku vela solli tharradhukaga engalukku thaniya sambalam tharrangalada...ulla sambalathaye olunga tharla.....(beats the the side kick)sola enna pathi.naan yaar

sidekick:periya aal

kavunds: evlo periya mechanicAL

sidekick:perusu

kavunds:idhu evlo periya workshop

sidekick:olagathulaye perusu

kavunds:enakadila ethana per vela pakuranga

sidekick:5000 peru

kavunds:enna kanda indha workshope

sidekick:nadungum

kavunds:sollenda

sidekick:am am

kavund:enna am..ungammava

sidekick:illa

kavunds:pinaa enaada

sees kushboo and pammify

kushboo to kavundamani:ungala pathi naan apuram soldren....modhalla ivara pathi sollidren..ivaru yerkanave bombayla periya companila vela paathavaru...

kushboo to rajni:endha velayum seyyama theriyama indha companila vela paakura ore aal ivaruthan..ivangapparetire aagaradhukku oru naal sethu poitarungura ore kaaranuthukaga ivarukku vela kedachudhu

rajni:neenga ponga ..naan paathukuren

rajni to kavundamanii..un per enna

kavundamani:muthu

rajni:evlo padichirukka

kavunds:inga vela seyya theriyadha alavukku padichiruken

ajni:olunga vela seiviya

kavunds:yenpa nondhu poyirukura samayathula vandhu vamb pandra

ajni:olachu sapidanum..theriyudha

kavunds:look at rajni with his own style
From: Nerd on Sun Dec 10 13:49:20 2006.

Great scenes

thamiz and MC
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 11 6:24:31 2006.

thamiz wrote:

yEnyA munna pinnE nI pombaLaiyE paarththathu illaiyA?

That scene was hilarious!

yep, it was hilarious, hehe
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 11 6:28:11 2006.

Aandavan wrote:

do u guys know abt the movie called "un kannil neer valinthaal".. a rajini movie directed by balu mahendra.. ,,,, ???????????????????
, it had Revathy and Chinijayanth, if i am right, it was his 1st movie, right?
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 11 6:35:51 2006.

he how about the Uzhapali scene, when SUPER* meets his family Lawyer, M.Balasubramanium(Visu), and SUPERB* tortures Visu with his Engilisu,,

some 1 pls narrate that scene, i need to laugh till me belly hurts, hehe

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Mon Dec 11 9:02:09 2006.

for sundari kanaal...the song has brilliant WCM and Japanese style of orchestration for that song...and to package it as a melody is something IR was renowned for....that was why Rajini still wanted IR to do his movies despite the latter wanting to move on to symphony and offbeat films Exactly

SS why

Arey!! I said when i was a kid I used to sleep for that song...not always!!

EKSI!!!

From: thamiz on Mon Dec 11 11:20:35 2006.

Raghu wrote:

thamiz wrote:

yEnyA munna pinnE nI pombaLaiyE paarththathu illaiyA?

That scene was hilarious!

yep, it was hilarious, hehe

Glad, you enjoyed that too, raghu!

-------------------------------
rajesh_genial : check your inbox for the link! Good luck!

From: Raghu on Mon Dec 11 11:22:42 2006.

yep, it was hilarious, hehe

yEnyA munna pinnE nI pombaLaiyE paarththathu illaiyA? Laughing

That scene was hilarious! Smile

Glad, you enjoyed that too, raghu! Very Happy

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rajesh_genial : check your inbox for the link! Good luck! Smile

Thamizh,

pls narrate the Uzhapali scenes

From: thamiz on Mon Dec 11 11:25:49 2006.

raghu: I dont have the dvd of uzhaippaaLi with me and I have seen that movie long ago. However I will try!
From: Raghu on Mon Dec 11 12:00:06 2006.

thamiz wrote:

raghu: I dont have the dvd of uzhaippaaLi with me and I have seen that movie long ago. However I will try!
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 11 16:06:48 2006.

This week's poll from http://www.rajinifans.com

Director S.P. Muthuraman's best film (Period 1986 to 1992)

Mr Bharath

Velaikaran

Manithan

Guru Sishyan

Dharmathin Thalaivan

Raja Chinna Roja

Athisaya Piravi

Paandian

Guru sishyan -- A laugh riot. Full marks to prabhu and vinu as well.

Dharmathin thalaivan -- First half was fabulous, thanks to Rajini. Should go down as one his best performances

vELaikkaaran -- Remake. But rajini made his presence felt. Good entertainer.

rAjA chinna rOjA -- Excellent family movie.

Mr. BhArath -- Though the movie wasnt very impressive RK and satyraj were awesome

Manithan, paaNdiyan adhisiyappiRavi -

I voted for Guru sishyan
From: thamiz on Mon Dec 11 19:08:39 2006.

nerd:

manidhan:

I did not hate manidhan! It was okay. Actually more than okay to me. But it could not stad critically because of nayakan which is MR's one of the best movies!

You should see the facial expression of rajni in "vaanatha paarthEn sad" song! He did great! I liked the title song too with lots of vairamuththu philosophy!

Mr Bharath:

I felt like Sathyaraj dominated Rajni in Mr. Bharath as he was given a better role. I did not like that movie very much. Rajni's role is more like a loser to me! Rajni shoul dnot have acted in that movie!

Gurusishyan: Good

vElaikkaaran:

very fine. Rajni pairs very well with amala! All ths songs were written by mu mEththA

raja chinna rOja:

a family entertainer. His comedy with Gouthami- rajni, thinking that Ravichandran was blind is very funny!

Dharmaththin thalaivan:

it is a very rare Devar films movie> No animals were shown in it. I did not like the combo of sugAshini pairing with Rajni since she acted as his sister in thaayveedu. The songs came out very good.

adhisaya piRavi is sort of a waste movie!

pandian: Devar magan did better than this. But I Iiked the songs and the movie was okay.
From: RC on Mon Dec 11 20:03:15 2006.

To be honest, Guru Sishyan was a hilarious movie-- much towards the end of the movie where they go in search for the pudhayal
From: joe on Mon Dec 11 23:20:55 2006.

I like Dharmaththin Thalaivan in this list
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Mon Dec 11 23:30:53 2006.

velaikaran and dharmathin thalaivan are my picks!
From: joe on Mon Dec 11 23:40:40 2006.

Rajini in Kannan costume (like NTR)..Looks good
http://i11.tinypic.com/42vh3r8.jpg

is it real photo ?
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Mon Dec 11 23:46:29 2006.

joe wrote:

Rajini in Kannan costume (like NTR)..Looks good
http://i11.tinypic.com/42vh3r8.jpg

is it real photo ?

looks kewl!!
From: narayanan on Mon Dec 11 23:58:22 2006.

His Raghavendrar get-up looks very similar to that. Infact that role fit him very well. Anyone like 'Sri Raghavendra' ?
From: ajithfederer on Tue Dec 12 0:03:36 2006.

guru sishyan complete entertainer
From: MADDY on Tue Dec 12 0:26:01 2006.

narayanan wrote:

His Raghavendrar get-up looks very similar to that. Infact that role fit him very well. Anyone like 'Sri Raghavendra' ?

me........ ..........he is very lucky to have donned the great saints' role......and tell u wat, he looked pretty much like real raghavendra, (though he was a bit fair)........
From: Raikkonen on Tue Dec 12 0:28:33 2006.

My fav Movies

Baadshah
Annamalai
Padikkatavan
Thillu Mullu..

I will give 5 Stars for all these movies..
From: Raghu on Tue Dec 12 6:31:14 2006.

i also like Raghevendra, Rajni was calm and collective in that movie,

Guru Shishyan was awsome, hilarious, esp when Rajni approaches Gouthami in the police station and says' 'neenga romba azhairukeenga' and Mr. Nalla Sivam scenes, Vinu & Manoramma, were hilarious 2, but as usual Rajni Steals the show
From: Raikkonen on Tue Dec 12 23:35:12 2006.

Ya.. guru Sishyan..

Rajni as Police and Prabhu as ABC officer.. very funny scene..
From: selvakumar on Wed Dec 13 6:27:51 2006.

Happy Birthday to Rajnikanth, the one and only superstar

Each of thalaivar�s birthdays is cause for celebration but this birthday is a particularly memorable one for all us fans for 2 more reasons. Chandramukhi, which has been breaking existing records and creating new ones ever since it was released, has just crossed 600 continuous days at a single theater! And Sivaji, thalaivar�s next blockbuster and the movie with the best chance of breaking Chandramukhi's records, is just a few months away. With no new stills since that flurry of pictures - both official and unofficial - a few months back, the excitement keeps growing�

Last year, I celebrated thalaivar's birthday by listing my 5 favorite Rajni scenes. These were scenes that celebrated the (super)star in him; scenes that presented a larger-than-life Rajnikanth doing what he does best; scenes that, atleast for me, were worth the price of admission for those movies. This year, I�m gonna look at the actor in him. So, during the day today, I will be counting down my 5 favorite Rajnikanth performances of all time.

Favorite Rajni Performances - V

Annamalai - Annamalai

It is easy to dismiss Annamalai as another of the movies from the later stage of Rajni's career, where the star eclipsed the actor. But the movie provides the perfect mix of the star and the actor, which is why it is my favorite Rajni film.

Rajni is mindblowing in a role that gives him a lot of opportunity to display a wide range of emotions. The innocence and naivete of the milkman in the first half is contrasted wonderfully with the maturity and seriousness of the industrialist, whose sole goal is revenge on Sarathbabu. Rajni displays his comic flair effortlessly in scenes with Kushboo, with laughs peaking in the Kadavule Kadavule... sequence (his expressions as the snake crawls over him are priceless - note particularly the yelp when it crawls down!). He bristles as only he can in the encounters with Vinu Chakravarthy and Sarathbabu when he delivers his challenges and is completely believable as an affectionate dad when he advises his daughter calmly but gets increasingly exasperated as she rebels against him.

Favorite Rajni Performances - IV

Alex Pandian - Moondru Mugam

With the role of the rough-and-tough inspector Alex Pandian, Rajni set the standard for all future roles of the honest cop in Tamil cinema. The honest policeman who doesn't bow down to those in power is one of the staples of Tamil cinema but Rajni made it stand out with his performance and I think it is safe to say that it hasn't been matched until today.

With a slightly hunched back, fast walk and piercing stare, the role is a classic. His fiery dialogs with Senthamarai are now legendary and his rapid-fire, stylish delivery made them instant classics. Without giving up any of the roughness, he still managed to convey his love and affection for Rajalakshmi at home. If there is one complaint about the role, it is only the fact that it is too short!

Favorite Rajni Performances - III

Parattai - 16 Vayadhinile

While earlier Tamil Cinema villains(created by actors like Nambiar, P.S.Veerappa, etc.) were hated by the viewers, Rajnikanth, I think, was the actor who created villains who people actually liked. In that sense, he was truly a trendsetter. Nowhere is this more in evidence than in Parattai, the character he played in 16 Vayadhinile. Doing so, he created one of the most memorable and charismatic bad guys to ever grace our screens.

In 16 Vayadhinile, Rajni plays the bad guy casually and effortlessly. Dispelling the notion that a villain needs to stare and shout out threats to be threatening, he almost underplays the villainy and ends up being more effective. Even when he is joking around with his friends or commenting about Kanthimathi (with the legendary "Idheppadi Irukku?" thrown in for good effect), we can see that evil is lurking just beneath the surface and could come out any minute. Note the scene where he repeatedly calls out to Kamal when Kamal ignores him to see how expressions, body language and voice modulation help transform him from casual villain to scarily evil right before our eyes.

Favorite Rajni Performances - II

Kaali - Mullum Malarum

To director Mahendran goes the credit for giving Rajnikanth one of his best and most memorable roles. Kaali, the winch operator in Mullum Malarum, is a role tailor-made for Rajni. It is a complicated character whose affection for his only sister is matched only by his ego and arrogance and the role fits Rajni like a glove.

Rajni always shines in characters displaying affection, whether directed at his mother, father, brother or sister. I've noticed that his otherwise-rough face softens amazingly in such roles. He is terrific here as he attends to Shobha's every need(the whole marudhaani sequence is awesome) and his tender conversations with her are very sweet. We see another side of him in his meetings with Sarathbabu and his irritation and dislike are brought out in every action. For a combination of both those sides, see how well he displays his pride when Shobha runs back to him in the climax. And for an actor never considered a good dancer, his uninhibited dancing for Raman Aandaalum... is a treat to watch.

Favorite Rajni Performances - I

Chakravarthy - Nettrikkann

The director who has worked with Rajnikanth in the most number of films is S.P.Muthuraman. While the majority of these were masala flicks that were instrumental in creating Rajni the star, his offbeat films(like Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri, Aarilirundhu Arubadhu Varai, etc.) gave Rajni varied roles that revealed the actor in him. The best of these roles - and my favorite Rajni performance - is as businessman Chakravarthy in Nettrikkann.

The role of the rich man, who has lost none of his libido with age, is a fantastic creation and Rajni digs into it with relish. Each of his conquests is interesting and his style and class makes him a believably charismatic, rich man. He has a terrific leer and uses it to full effect. Inspite of all the women he beds, he still loves his wife and with some subtly emotional scenes, Rajni makes that believable too. The best part of the performance comes later though. Rajni is at his villainous best when he realizes that those around him are playing him and tries to get at the truth. He is chillingly ruthless in the scene where he alternates between slapping Lakshmi and asking her to get his things. And no other actor could deliver a line like "Nee Yuvaraja-na Naan Chakravarthy-da" with as much panache!

Comedy, villainy, emoting, style, charisma... this is a role that requires all of them and none but Rajni could have pulled it off so successfully!

http://bbthots.blogspot.com/
From: mazhaichaaral on Wed Dec 13 6:31:49 2006.

naan payyan nee ponnu - father

naan payyan neenga appa - son
From: Raghu on Wed Dec 13 6:38:24 2006.

Selva Machi

I agree with Netrikan and Moondru mugam, but I feel 6 ilirunthu 60 vathu varai and Thalapthy should be mentioned here

another thing 'Nallavanuku Nallavan', in that song'Chituku chella chitukku oru ' amazing facial expressions

From: selvakumar on Wed Dec 13 6:39:34 2006.

Selva Machi

I agree with Netrikan and Moondru mugam, but I feel 6 ilirunthu 60 vathu varai and Thalapthy should be mentioned here

another thing 'Nallavanuku Nallavan', in that song'Chituku chella chitukku oru ' amazing facial expressions

machi ! It is the order in which the blog owner (a rajini fan) had given that ! It is his list and not mine or in general

From: Nerd on Wed Dec 13 11:57:36 2006.

Raghu wrote:

another thing 'Nallavanuku Nallavan', in that song'Chituku chella chitukku oru ' amazing facial expressions

Me and my friends watched nallavanukku nallavan on thalaivar's bday in DVD. The movie was pretty ordinary till the point of karthik's entry. The only saving grace in the first half was obviously Rajini The scene in which he goes back and smacks the rogues after getting radhika's nod was my favourite in the first half.

Second half it was rajini all the way. Full marks to radhika as well. The song chittukku chella chittukku and Rajini's expressions throughout the song are totally unmatchable
From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Dec 13 12:06:19 2006.
From: mazhaichaaral on Wed Dec 13 12:08:20 2006.

enna ulagu?
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 13 12:26:59 2006.

Ulaganayagan wrote:

My on the NEW KH thread was to question the existence of that. Yours is funny and totally unwarranted
From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Dec 13 12:29:56 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

My on the NEW KH thread was to question the existence of that. Yours is funny and totally unwarranted

Is it funnier than picking up a DVD of nallavanakku nallavan
From: mazhaichaaral on Wed Dec 13 12:31:08 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

My on the NEW KH thread was to question the existence of that. Yours is funny and totally unwarranted

whats for u if its exists there!...mind ur work here

From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Dec 13 12:34:16 2006.

mazhaichaaral wrote:

nothin wrong in pointing out an unnecessary thread..But dropping 'unwarranted' emoticons, when we were discussing something else was rather 'funny'..

on the NEW KH thread was to question the existence of that. Yours is funny and totally unwarranted Evil or Very Mad

whats for u if its exists there!...mind ur work here Twisted Evil

From: Nerd on Wed Dec 13 13:05:28 2006.

Ulaganayagan wrote:

nothin wrong in pointing out an unnecessary thread..But dropping 'unwarranted' emoticons, when we were discussing something else was rather 'funny'..

There I win

From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Dec 13 13:11:55 2006.

nothin wrong in pointing out an unnecessary thread..But dropping 'unwarranted' emoticons, when we were discussing something else was rather 'funny'..

There I win Not Worthy

Are you Thamizh in disguise

From: Nerd on Wed Dec 13 13:12:41 2006.

Alright this is a place to discuss Rajini's fav scenes/songs. Lets take this somewhere else, please
From: soorya on Wed Dec 13 14:10:21 2006.

A new poll in http://www.rajinifans.com

Poll Question: Which is the best song from the movie Padikathavan?

Answer Options
1 Jodi Kili Inge Pakathile
2 Oora Therunchukitten
3 Rajavuku Raja
4 Solli Adipenedi
5 Oru Kootukiliyaga

My vote is for #3...... that too.... for the line....

Aduthavana keduthathilla.... vayathulathaan adichathilla...
Uzhaippa nambi pizhaithirukkiren.... naan unmayaaga oorukkulla.....
From: Designer on Wed Dec 13 15:18:11 2006.

My favorite movies of Thalaivar :

1. 16 VayathinilE
2. NinaithaalE Inikkum
3. Thalapathi
4. Thillu Mullu
5. Dharmathin Thalaivan

--- and the list goes on

From: Designer on Wed Dec 13 15:20:33 2006.

soorya wrote:

A new poll in http://www.rajinifans.com

Poll Question: Which is the best song from the movie Padikathavan?

Answer Options
1 Jodi Kili Inge Pakathile
2 Oora Therunchukitten
3 Rajavuku Raja
4 Solli Adipenedi
5 Oru Kootukiliyaga

i like 'Oora Therunjukitten' the most.

From: Nerd on Wed Dec 13 15:54:50 2006.

Even I would vote for oora therinjikittEn. What a song! And great facial expressions from thalaivar. I like all his pathos songs

I like raaman aaNdaalum (muLLum malarum) better than rAjAvukku rAjA nAn

Dig: Where are you BAY
From: thamiz on Wed Dec 13 16:28:13 2006.

I would vote for "oorai therinchukkitten"!
From: kannannn on Wed Dec 13 20:08:30 2006.

Nerd wrote:

I like raaman aaNdaalum (muLLum malarum) better than rAjAvukku rAjA nAn

"Raman Aandalum..' is my favourite song from 'Mullum Malarum' . It is also one of my all time favourite Rajini songs. The folkish beats and Kannadasan's lyrics were just mindblowing. Not to mention the dance. Notice Rajini's expressions when he sings 'yeh, madura rajiyam ennudhu, onakkoru paadhiya kodukkuran da..' Makes you feel like he really owns an empire. Just priceless.
From: Raikkonen on Wed Dec 13 23:51:07 2006.

Oorai Terinjikitten is the best..

another song i like very much is "Ragangal Pathinaru Uruvana Varalaru" of Dhillu Mullu..
From: Aandavan on Thu Dec 14 0:06:45 2006.

Raikkonen wrote:

Oorai Terinjikitten is the best..

another song i like very much is "Ragangal Pathinaru Uruvana Varalaru" of Dhillu Mullu..
yeah raagangal pathinaaru is a classic.. i think MSV is very under rated by this generation... he is a great MD... all his MGR songs are just super..
From: joe on Thu Dec 14 0:12:43 2006.

//dig

Aandavan wrote:

i think MSV is very under rated by this generation...

Very much ..Just one album is enough to realise..Ulagam sutrum Vaaliban
//dig
From: narayanan on Thu Dec 14 0:21:40 2006.

Selva,
I read BB's list too. He did something similar for last years' thalaivar bday too(I think top 5 songs). Even I felt 6-60 varai was left out in that list.
From: Designer on Thu Dec 14 1:40:11 2006.

'Raaman aandaaLum Raavanan aandaaLum' is also superb - it expresses the Superstar's fearless & dont-care attitude in MuLLum Malarum
From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 14 1:47:43 2006.

narayanan wrote:

Selva,
I read BB's list too. He did something similar for last years' thalaivar bday too(I think top 5 songs). Even I felt 6-60 varai was left out in that list.

Sir, how can I forget the "Raghuvaran" avatar from Mudhalvan !
Yup !! I went through last year list too !

I love 6 to 60 a lot as I have said lot of times ! That was a complete surprise for me when I watched it for the first time ! Without a doubt, will capture the NO.1 spot in my list too !
From: Aandavan on Thu Dec 14 2:23:41 2006.

Arunachalam Movie a remake of english film !
Hey ppl..

I was jsut browsin through wikipedia as usual.. And i bounced upon this movie called Brewster's Millions (1985 film)

Heres the plot

Brewster is an aging minor league baseball pitcher, with the (fictional) Hackensack Bulls. The amounts involved in the inheritance in this version are $30 million (to be spent) and $300 million (the real windfall). As well as the usual range of wasteful spending gags, Brewster joins the race for Mayor of New York City and throws most of his money at a campaign urging a vote for "None of the Above," only to be forced to withdraw from the race when he learns that he is leading in the polls. He also hires the New York Yankees for a three-inning exhibition against his Hackensack team, with himself as the pitcher.

Brewster is almost thwarted by a junior lawyer (Warren Cox) from the firm which is executing the inheritance. Cox has been bribed by partners of the firm to ensure Brewster fails to spend the entire $30 million, which he does by hiding a small amount of cash intended as a holding deposit on a purchase. At the last moment, Cox reveals his duplicity to Angela Drake, his fianc�e and a paralegal who has been doing Brewster's accounting during the 30 days. Of course, Brewster himself has developed an unrequited attachment to Angela; when Cox reveals the plot to her with barely a minute to spare, Angela steps in to save Brewster and complete the transfer of her affections.

This is exactly the same plot in arunachalam..

Wikipedia link :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster%27s_Millions_%281985_film%29

Imdb link

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088850/

From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 2:54:19 2006.

Aandavan wrote:

Arunachalam Movie a remake of english film !
Hey ppl..

I was jsut browsin through wikipedia as usual.. And i bounced upon this movie called Brewster's Millions (1985 film)

Heres the plot

Brewster is an aging minor league baseball pitcher, with the (fictional) Hackensack Bulls. The amounts involved in the inheritance in this version are $30 million (to be spent) and $300 million (the real windfall). As well as the usual range of wasteful spending gags, Brewster joins the race for Mayor of New York City and throws most of his money at a campaign urging a vote for "None of the Above," only to be forced to withdraw from the race when he learns that he is leading in the polls. He also hires the New York Yankees for a three-inning exhibition against his Hackensack team, with himself as the pitcher.

Brewster is almost thwarted by a junior lawyer (Warren Cox) from the firm which is executing the inheritance. Cox has been bribed by partners of the firm to ensure Brewster fails to spend the entire $30 million, which he does by hiding a small amount of cash intended as a holding deposit on a purchase. At the last moment, Cox reveals his duplicity to Angela Drake, his fianc�e and a paralegal who has been doing Brewster's accounting during the 30 days. Of course, Brewster himself has developed an unrequited attachment to Angela; when Cox reveals the plot to her with barely a minute to spare, Angela steps in to save Brewster and complete the transfer of her affections.

This is exactly the same plot in arunachalam..

Wikipedia link :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster%27s_Millions_%281985_film%29

Imdb link

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088850/

Great find Karthikeyan,
Some people always talk about Hollywood trash etc forgetting the truckloads of Amitabh Bachan trash [even Vijay would be ashamed], their own self-recycled and recent Mallu trash in their own backyard.. But atleast in the so-called other 'trash' its not an e-adichaan copy like this and the other earlier "works"....

Aandavan wrote:

[
This is exactly the same plot in arunachalam..

Plot mattuma????

From: Hulkster on Thu Dec 14 3:19:45 2006.

Whats the point here?..This should be referred to the director not the actor..what can rajini do if sundar C had copied from a english film?..his job is only to act...same for kamal when his nayagan was adapted from godfather by maniratnam..but still his job was to act...yaen pa prachanaiyai theduraenge..konjam otrumeiya irunga pa

From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 3:37:15 2006.

Whats the point here?..This should be referred to the director not the actor..what can rajini do if sundar C had copied from a english film?..his job is only to act...same for kamal when his nayagan was adapted from godfather by maniratnam..but still his job was to act...yaen pa prachanaiyai theduraenge..konjam otrumeiya irunga pa Very Happy

Thamizh Aunty Thamizh Aunty nu oru hubber undu..
Avanga endha thread-ku ponaalum Kamal-a attack pannama irundhadha sarithirame illa... Avanga (many repeat her like a parrot here) staple dialogue "Hollywood trash can"....
These people can't tell a copy from an inspiration, a setting or characterization.....

Nayagan mattum illa, naraya inspiration irukku nu engalukkum theriyum.. nallave theriyum.. Aana engala solrathukku munnadi avanga mudhuga paathukkutta nalladhu....

P.S: Vivek dialogue comes to mind: "Enda! copy-adikkarthula kuda oru budhisaalithanam illiya da???"

From: Nakeeran on Thu Dec 14 4:19:34 2006.

I like raaman aaNdaalum (muLLum malarum) better than rAjAvukku rAjA nAn Cool

"Raman Aandalum..' is my favourite song from 'Mullum Malarum' . It is also one of my all time favourite Rajini songs. The folkish beats and Kannadasan's lyrics were just mindblowing. Not to mention the dance. Notice Rajini's expressions when he sings 'yeh, madura rajiyam ennudhu, onakkoru paadhiya kodukkuran da..' Makes you feel like he really owns an empire. Just priceless.

Raman aandalum looks like having a dig at MGR ( Ramachandran ). Its well known that both were not on terms .

There is another song which was set to irritate MGR. Naatukulla enakoru oorundu. Ennapathi aayiram peru ennenna sonaanga ippenna seivaanga. ( reminding the clash )
Written by Kannadasan intentionally to stir

From: Raghu on Thu Dec 14 7:37:23 2006.

Raikkonen wrote:

Oorai Terinjikitten is the best..

another song i like very much is "Ragangal Pathinaru Uruvana Varalaru" of Dhillu Mullu..

yep amazing song from Dr.SPB, who was the MD?? Bhaskar or something?? I dont think it was MSV
From: smith on Thu Dec 14 7:59:27 2006.

MD was MSV.
From: Raghu on Thu Dec 14 8:02:45 2006.

smith wrote:

MD was MSV.

was it?

From: mazhaichaaral on Thu Dec 14 8:03:27 2006.

i think story is not by sundar c..its by the group of people under arunachala production

From: narayanan on Thu Dec 14 8:42:04 2006.

yeah Thillu Mullu was MSV. there was one more song in Thillu Mullu that was good too, remember 'Thangangale Thambigale' which thalaivar sings at Gundu Kalyanam's bday party.

Well how many like 'Pattukottai Ammalu' from 'Ranga' ?
From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 14 8:48:21 2006.

narayanan wrote:

Well how many like 'Pattukottai Ammalu' from 'Ranga' ?

That was a sema kuthu song. espcially the humming "aan... aan aan" that comes in the middle was cool. BTW, Who was the other guy who acted in that movie ?

From: Raghu on Thu Dec 14 9:31:54 2006.

selvakumar wrote:

narayanan wrote:

Well how many like 'Pattukottai Ammalu' from 'Ranga' ? Wink

That was a sema kuthu song. espcially the humming "aan... aan aan" that comes in the middle was cool. BTW, Who was the other guy who acted in that movie ?

it was Dr.SPB & MV combo

From: Nerd on Thu Dec 14 11:50:32 2006.

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Aandavan wrote:

[
This is exactly the same plot in arunachalam..

Plot mattuma????
ROTFL

There is a striking difference between this lift and KH's lifts. KH had played a major role (story/screenplay/dialogues/direction) in all his lifted movies whereas Rajini is a directors actor

Lets keep this somewhere else, please

From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Dec 14 11:58:41 2006.

There is one more kuthu song from Payum puli.

Aadi Masam Kathadikka vadi konjam koothadikka Maane Manguilye

One of my favorite kuthu song.
From: Nerd on Thu Dec 14 12:08:56 2006.

SPB wasnt very happy about that song! He was forced to change his voice and he sang it with great difficulty. He was apparently disappointed with the picturization. He was that the same thing would happen to thangathaamarai magaLE from minsaara kaNavu but that song fetched him a NA

From: Raghu on Thu Dec 14 12:22:37 2006.

SPB wasnt very happy about that song! He was forced to change his voice and he sang it with great difficulty. He was apparently disappointed with the picturization. He was Shaking With Fear

that the same thing would happen to thangathaamarai magaLE from minsaara kaNavu but that song fetched him a NA Cool

yes the song 'aadee maatham kathadika',

was AMAZINGLY sung by Dr.SPB, This genius is simply unmatcahable, not even in the future!!!

some how they way Dr.SPB sandg this song reminded me of the Chapani character from '16 vayathinile'

From: narayanan on Fri Dec 15 0:29:10 2006.

Pattukottai Ammalu had a nice tune, I was putting that song on repeats last night after i put that on this thread . I guess that other one was some Telugu guy, looked like a stunt master

From: alwarpet_andavan on Fri Dec 15 1:14:51 2006.

There is a striking difference between this lift and KH's lifts. KH had played a major role (story/screenplay/dialogues/direction) in all his lifted movies whereas Rajini is a directors actor Cool

Lets keep this somewhere else, please Smile

That's what i meant when i said you people can't tell an e-adichaan copy from an inspiration. THIS, is a LIFT. The basic premise/"karu", characterizations, PLOT, etc are all the same with no improvisation, change or customization.
Cycle gap-la mathadhayum "lift" nu solla vendam.....

P.S: Rajini has the say in everything and everyone from the lightboy to the producer,director, heroine, STORY.....
Pls don't be kidding here that he doesn't "interfere" in these things....
And i'm not even talking about the Amitabh/Self recycle machine

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 11:44:11 2006.

Rajini may have a say in STORY but he doesnt come up with an idea, himself That explains........
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 11:46:26 2006.

aduku mallikgai nu oru rajini-silk song iruke.. inna padam athu... gud song !
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 11:54:06 2006.

Its from thanga magan villain !! Raaththiryil pooththirukkum song is also there in that movie
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 12:07:59 2006.

oh ok thnx.. .... rajini's histrionics was damn funny n entertaining in adukku malligai song ...
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 15 12:11:09 2006.

villan007 wrote:

oh ok thnx.. .... rajini's histrionics was damn funny n entertaining in adukku malligai song ...

Was it better or worse than "thanni karuththuruchchu" (Kamal and Jeyachithra song) in iLamai oonchalaadukiRathu????

Answer this!

From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 12:15:15 2006.

oh ok thnx.. .... rajini's histrionics was damn funny n entertaining in adukku malligai song Razz

...

Was it better or worse than "thanni karuththuruchchu" (Kamal and Jeyachithra song) in iLamai oonchalaadukiRathu????

Answer this! Cool

naan apdi sollalaingo

...aaLa vidunga

From: thamiz on Fri Dec 15 12:50:08 2006.

Anyway, villain, if that is so, honestly I hated that song in thangamagan. I feel like throwing up when I see silk smithA. So, I thought you are sarcastic just like several other Kh fans who visit here with "good intention".

That guy, a_a, is keep bringing up some old stuff. I can also bring up some old stuff which made people (rajni fans) to react. He is just acting like a toddler now and I dont know why!

Who is ready for a fair debate here???

All are hit and run cases!
From: bingleguy on Fri Dec 15 12:54:01 2006.

Fair debate ... wat do u want thamizh.... tell me !

From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 12:54:54 2006.

Anyway, villain, if that is so, honestly I hated that song in thangamagan. I feel like throwing up when I see silk smithA. So, I thought you are sarcastic just like several other Kh fans who visit here with "good intention".

sathiyama illaingo..

.... I like Rajini too

From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 12:55:32 2006.

From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 15 12:56:26 2006.

sathiyama illaingo.. Crying or Very sad

.... I like Rajini too Cry2

Poi solraan

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 12:55:48 2006.

Thamiz: I think villain was not sarcastic here and he doesnt HATE rajini as several others here do
From: joe on Fri Dec 15 12:55:57 2006.

Raghu wrote:

smith wrote:

MD was MSV.

was it?

raghu,
Do you know who is the MD of musical hit 'Ninaithale Inikkum'?..get ready for

From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 12:57:11 2006.

sathiyama illaingo.. Crying or Very sad

.... I like Rajini too Cry2

Poi

he hates rajini ....

bulb_mani wrote:

From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 13:11:41 2006.

sathiyama illaingo.. Crying or Very sad

.... I like Rajini too Cry2

Poi

he hates rajini .... Razz

k, back to topic.

From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 15 12:58:00 2006.

joe wrote:

Raghu wrote:

smith wrote:

MD was MSV.

was it?

raghu,
Do you know who is the MD of musical hit 'Ninaithale Inikkum'?..get ready for

Neenga Ooruku Pogaliya
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 12:58:38 2006.

Did superstar act in triple role in any movie?
From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 15 12:59:32 2006.

Ramakrishna wrote:

Did superstar act in triple role in any movie?

No
From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:00:05 2006.

bulb_mani wrote:

Neenga Ooruku Pogaliya

Naalaikku poyiduven..Don't worry
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 13:01:32 2006.

bulb_mani wrote:

Ramakrishna wrote:

Did superstar act in triple role in any movie?

No

r us sure?
From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 15 13:01:33 2006.

joe wrote:

bulb_mani wrote:

Neenga Ooruku Pogaliya

Naalaikku poyiduven..Don't worry

Ayayo naa andha meaningla kekala
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 13:01:43 2006.

Ramakrishna wrote:

Did superstar act in triple role in any movie?

muundru mugam
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 13:02:13 2006.

villan007 wrote:

Ramakrishna wrote:

Did superstar act in triple role in any movie?

muundru mugam

Alex pandiyan? athu double acting paa
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:02:59 2006.

Alex paaNdiyanukku reNdu pasanga
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 13:04:24 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Alex paaNdiyanukku reNdu pasanga

oh
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:05:50 2006.

That movie is not one of my favourites, except of course the flashback scenes. Even in the flashback when Rajini camouflages as a saamiyar to find the arrack gang I was yawning
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 13:09:34 2006.

Was it a hit?
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 13:10:38 2006.

Nerd wrote:

That movie is not one of my favourites, except of course the flashback scenes. Even in the flashback when Rajini camouflages as a saamiyar to find the arrack gang I was yawning

.saamiyara ... If I cud rem. correctly it was smething like the oosi paasi ppl
From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 15 13:11:29 2006.

Ramakrishna wrote:

Was it a hit?

Giga-Hit

That movie is not one of my favourites, except of course the flashback scenes. Even in the flashback when Rajini camouflages as a saamiyar to find the arrack gang I was yawning Sad

.saamiyara Confused

... If I cud rem. correctly it was smething like the oosi paasi ppl Confused

Apdinaa

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:12:01 2006.

That movie is not one of my favourites, except of course the flashback scenes. Even in the flashback when Rajini camouflages as a saamiyar to find the arrack gang I was yawning Sad

.saamiyara Confused

... If I cud rem. correctly it was smething like the oosi paasi ppl Confused

Yes I think you are right.. It looked stupid

From: Raghu on Fri Dec 15 13:12:58 2006.

joe wrote:

Raghu wrote:

smith wrote:

MD was MSV.

was it?

raghu,
Do you know who is the MD of musical hit 'Ninaithale Inikkum'?..get ready for

enna nakkala , I know it is MSV
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 13:14:37 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Yes I think you are right.. It looked stupid

yes.. but the scenes @ the police station were awesome.... rajini swirling the globe model and the cigarette style .... at his best

From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:16:55 2006.

Appo Thillu mullu-kku mattum yen shock aaneenga

smith wrote:

MD was MSV.

was it?

raghu,
Do you know who is the MD of musical hit 'Ninaithale Inikkum'?..get ready for Shocked

enna nakkala Mad

, I know it is MSV Very Happy

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:18:27 2006.

villan007 wrote:

yes.. but the scenes @ the police station were awesome.... rajini swirling the globe model and the cigarette style .... at his best

Yes

Also the BGM in the first half had this piece: raamaa harE raamaa. krishna harE krishna. Funny

But the scenes with radhika were
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 13:21:16 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Yes

Also the BGM in the first half had this piece: raamaa harE raamaa. krishna harE krishna. Funny

But the scenes with radhika were

ya

I heard that first song was a rip-off frm a hindi movie
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:24:00 2006.

Which one ??

The saamiyar gang song ??

I dont even remember that song. Shankar ganesh was the MD I guess.
From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:24:39 2006.

Nerd,
I remember once you mentioned that Super star inspired by NT in some of his methods ..Do you think Rajini's acting in Moontru mugam had NT's shades?
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:26:24 2006.

Absolutely joe Who can deny!

But his villainic roles or his roles in mahendran movies were unique
From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:27:43 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Absolutely joe Who can deny!

But his villainic roles or his roles in mahendran movies were unique

Agreed! Mullum malarum is Top Class
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 13:27:47 2006.

Nerd wrote:

The saamiyar gang song ??

I dont even remember that song. Shankar ganesh was the MD I guess.

Yes ! dEvamrithuma Jeevamrutham penthan
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 15 13:28:44 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Thamiz: I think villain was not sarcastic here and he doesnt HATE rajini as several others here do

OK, take it easy, villain, the "kOvaiyAr"!
From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:28:58 2006.

Nerd,
If possible read Mahendran's book 'Cinemavum Naanum'..He wrote lot about mullum malarum ,Rajini,kamal etc
From: great on Fri Dec 15 13:29:54 2006.

thamiz wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Thamiz: I think villain was not sarcastic here and he doesnt HATE rajini as several others here do

OK, take it easy, villain, the "kOvaiyAr"!

Pinna avaRu avvaiyaRa
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 13:30:17 2006.

Does anyone hav mullum malarum d/l links ?
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:30:51 2006.

joe wrote:

Nerd,
If possible read Mahendran's book 'Cinemavum Naanum'..I wrote lot about mullum malarum ,Rajini,kamal etc

I tried finding the book in stores the last time I was in India but could not get my hands on it. Mahendran is one of my favourite directors
From: great on Fri Dec 15 13:31:38 2006.

Even his movie sasanam ( ?? ) with arvindswami and rajitha was good its seems.

From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:32:29 2006.

Nerd,
If possible read Mahendran's book 'Cinemavum Naanum'..I wrote lot about mullum malarum ,Rajini,kamal etc

I tried finding the book in stores the last time I was in India but could not get my hands on it. Mahendran is one of my favourite directors Thumbs Up!

oh! I found it in singapore library..Next time I may give you the publisher's detail

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:34:01 2006.

sure joe. And about the shivaji thing Rajini has admitted several times that he was inspired by shivaji. Once he said, "naan panRathu style-nA appuRam shivaji sir panRathu enna? naan style mannan-nA avaru style chakravaarthi". Dont know the exact lines

From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:37:25 2006.

sure joe. And about the shivaji thing Rajini has admitted several times that he was inspired by shivaji. Once he said, "naan panRathu style-nA appuRam shivaji sir panRathu enna? naan style mannan-nA avaru style chakravaarthi". Dont know the exact lines Embarassed

Nerd..I know the exact lines..

Actually ,This is the answer for first question in famous DOORDARSHAN Interview (During his voice against JJ)..

First Question was "What is your opinion about NT"?
Ans : Pala per enna style mannan-nnu solluranga ..Naan style mannan-nna sivaji sir style chackaravarthi"

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 15 13:45:30 2006.

Yes. I remember that interview. Perhaps thats the most watched interview in tamil nadu ever !! The hype surrounding that interview was phenominal.
From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:46:40 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Yes. I remember that interview. Perhaps thats the most watched interview in tamil nadu ever !! The hype surrounding that interview was phenominal.

Yes! I was infront of TV 30 min in advance
From: joe on Fri Dec 15 13:52:54 2006.

There are some movies ,some parts I never tired to watch . Though Dharmaththin thalaivan is not a great movie ,it is one for my case ..Rajini goes to bus stand with underware and when people laugh at him he says "Naattula ellorum santhoshama irukkanga..ahe"..then he went to another house and claiming it is his house..rajini rocks in comedy
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 15 13:59:56 2006.

villan007 wrote:

Does anyone hav mullum malarum d/l links ?

I do.

You want the link where you can download it?
From: villan007 on Fri Dec 15 14:04:23 2006.

thamiz wrote:

villan007 wrote:

Does anyone hav mullum malarum d/l links ?

I do.

You want the link where you can download it?

SURE !
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 15 14:06:39 2006.

I sent you a pm!
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Dec 15 14:07:18 2006.

Me too want it
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 15 14:08:28 2006.

get it from villain, please
From: Hulkster on Fri Dec 15 23:46:09 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Thamiz: I think villain was not sarcastic here and he doesnt HATE rajini as several others here do

Yeah...i just do not understand why people hate rajini so much here...so many people claim his movies are illogical but they dunt have vijaykanth/balakrishna like stunts...in fact the most illogical stunt of rajinikanth is him flying around and bashing the villains which it was done in many movies for many heroes as well...

Nerd you dunt like moondru mugam?...i liked Rajini's stylish and angry look as the police officer and his innocent comedian style in the second son....the elder rajini son was typical though
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Dec 15 23:51:20 2006.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SCGoThpCNdQ&mode=related&search=
Kicku song from Padayappa (awesome dancing by Rajini wow!!)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bd8qqb0V17M&mode=related&search=
Minsara Poove (amazing dance by Ramya! and Rajini's facial expressions))

A great scene between Rajini and Ramya Krishnan
http://youtube.com/watch?v=42ty_3qChZQ
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Dec 15 23:58:22 2006.

Chandramukhi Trailer in Japanese...hehe
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q7P_iq5_4ak&mode=related&search=

From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Dec 16 3:07:06 2006.

Yeah...i just do not understand why people hate rajini so much here...so many people claim his movies are illogical but they dunt have vijaykanth/balakrishna like stunts...in fact the most illogical stunt of rajinikanth is him flying around and bashing the villains which it was done in many movies for many heroes as well... Angry2

hate is a strong word to use

Regarding the second part,I hope you saw this link.
http://www.ibnlive.com/slideshow/224-3.html
Thats just a piece of the lllogical stuff, people comment about... So its not just flying around and bashing villains...Rajini, obviously does a lot of those and the fact that he still has to do them even in the opening fight sequences of CM, is pretty sad (and people say CM is not a typical Rajini film Shaking With Fear

)

From: Hulkster on Sat Dec 16 4:42:15 2006.

I think the brain tumour part never ever existed in rajini movie before and i dunt even remember rajini doing such movies as shown in the slideshow....its just that people presume rajini to be a illogical hero that they keep on putting such remarks

Moreover those were created by people and they send it ard cyberspace...please see the first part..even i can create a mail like that and say that about amitabh,vijaykanth,balakrishna...its just done for the sake of mocking
From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Dec 16 7:17:12 2006.

I am not sure if ibn live would publish stuff that is baseless or meant only for mocking a person,esp a superstar like Rajini..Anyway i cant refute your argument, because i've not seen too many rajini movies and I dont remember specific scenes of those that i have .. However the sequence mentioned in the 6th slide comes in Kodi Parakkadhu,if i'm not mistaken

From: bulb_mani on Sat Dec 16 9:46:27 2006.

Quote:

A Rajnikanth movie without a miraculous climax is like idli without sambhar. The way Rajnikanth defeats the villain, the sometimes ridiculous stunts, have sent many a fan into a crazy delirium. Here are some of the extraordinary scenes that are doing the rounds of the cyberspace

http://www.ibnlive.com/slideshow/224-0.html

IBN's remark makes me Confused

From: leosimha on Sat Dec 16 10:18:22 2006.

bulb_mani wrote:

Quote:

http://www.ibnlive.com/slideshow/224-0.html

IBN's remark makes me Confused

forget about the comments.....or the remark....

but one thing is there good or bad...

RAJINI RULES THE WORLD.........DO YOU AGREE OR NOT.....PEOPLE ARE JUST FASCINATED BY HIS STYLE AND CHARISMA.....

From: bulb_mani on Sat Dec 16 10:27:58 2006.

leosimha wrote:

From: Hulkster on Sat Dec 16 11:00:35 2006.

I am not sure if ibn live would publish stuff that is baseless or meant only for mocking a person,esp a superstar like Rajini..Anyway i cant refute your argument, because i've not seen too many rajini movies and I dont remember specific scenes of those that i have .. However the sequence mentioned in the 6th slide comes in Kodi Parakkadhu,if i'm not mistaken Confused

Might be...i remember him doing that stunt but the one with the gun over the wall and the brain tumour is over exaggeration..

"A Rajnikanth movie without a miraculous climax is like idli without sambhar. The way Rajnikanth defeats the villain, the sometimes ridiculous stunts, have sent many a fan into a crazy delirium. Here are some of the extraordinary scenes that are doing the rounds of the cyberspace."

It is this part which convinced me that it was done for mocking only..not by ibnlive but the people who sent this mail...ibnlive is like sify..they may be a official website but they have editor's content as well. And reading the editor's name makes me assured it is certainly done to mock and nothing else.

From: thamiz on Sat Dec 16 16:40:01 2006.

Hey vidingappA intha brain-tumorai!!!!

----------------------------------------------------------------
movie: anbukku naan adimai

*ing

rajni, rathi, suruLi. This movie was from Devar films after the hit of "annai oor aalayam" (remake from maa *ing dhameendhra).

Commercially this movie did not that well but did fine!

couple of scenes:

Rajni meets with Rathi for the plot. he is a stranger to her but Rathi says "OK" just like that to waht rajni asked for. Because she wanted to use rajni later to pay off someone else.

Rajni is surprized for rathi's agreement for the plot.

Why did you agree?

Is that my style which made you to agree on for this riscky plot ?

It is just casual scene but his casual comment goes along very well with the movie!

--------------------------

Later rajni will be going to hide somewhere to get away from the cops who are after him. There he will meet the small boy (who is sujatha-vijayan's (police inspector's) son.

Well, obviously he will beat those rogues to get away from them (for his won trouble) and will forget about that boy whom who was rescuing completely . as soon as he finished them all, he will try to leave the place.

But the boy will come to him with "an uncle"!

As rajni is stuck with this small boy, he will make an expression with an excellent body language . it was amazing!

The same thing will happen after he brings him to SujathA and learn that her husband is police officer who wants to see him and who is now on the way to home!

the boy will come to him with "an uncle" when his mom was making a coffee fo rthe "rescuer"!

Again, Rajni will make an expression (thinking of this critical situation because of the boy) with an excellent body language!!!

Super *'s simple casual acting was EXCELLENT!
From: Hulkster on Sun Dec 17 0:16:25 2006.

Thamiz

Not only that..many scenes in mass movies are made to look simple and realistic just by rajini's understanding of the role and his expressions,body language..it is this ability that attracts fans to watch his movies despite the mass masala content in them. One good thing about rajini is that his mass masala movies do have a story in them. Muthu, Annamalai. The real hero glorification movies are those after 98/99 but that stopped after baba itself.

A scene from Rajini which i enjoyed.

Arunachalam scene where rajini realises he is not the son of ravichandran till the scene where he leaves the country.

When vadivukarasi tells that rajini is a orphan and not of the family..the shellshocked expression of rajini can just make you wringe in tears...he just uses his expressions to ask the question just like how he did in Muthu.

Even more heart wrenching is when rajini touches the feet of ravichandran and vadivukarasi and he leaves.....he does it with a heartbroken sort of body language but at the same time shows abit of respect on his face..a brilliant example of body language layering the expressions...
From: dinesh2002 on Sun Dec 17 0:50:41 2006.

after 20 years..... Neelambari meets Padaiyappa...Neelambari comes down the staircase... the hall is empty.... an excellent music comes in the background to backup... She comes down, a servant puts the chair....

MUSIC
" thissshhh thissshh..... Ohhh Ohhhhh....Ohhh..."

She sits down,can carries her leg adjusting her sitting position into sitting crossed leg female style.....

Padaiyapa stares.....back ground goes silent.... He moves towards an area...

Explosive MUSIC appears....

He pulls the houseswing down with his tuni [4got the cloths name ]

He sits down ....and sits crossed leg....

WHAT AN EXCELLENT SCENE !!! WHO CAN EVER 4GET THIS SCENE!!!
From: Designer on Sun Dec 17 2:11:50 2006.

thamiz, Hulk, Dinesh : great scenes from Anbukku Naan Adimai, Arunachalam & Padayappa
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 18 11:42:29 2006.

Excellent narration:
thamiz - I dont remember that movie at all

hulk - The song that plays in the background would be really good too (thalaimaganE kalangAthE)

dinesh - Thats probably the most famous scene of Rajini in the last 10 years !!
From: Designer on Mon Dec 18 12:24:06 2006.

MuLLum Malarum : in the climax scene, Shobha gets married to Sarath Babu without her brother's (Rajini's) permission, and is about to leave. Rajini doesnt say anything but looks serenly at the departing Sarath & Shobha. She keeps lookin back at him, and then runs back to Rajini and weeps on his shoulder. As Sarath Kumar & others watch, Rajini hugs his sister and tells them, with a confident smile, "Enna irunthaalum ava en thangachinnu kaamchittaada !". Super scene

Thalaivar's expression, pose etc
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 18 12:53:31 2006.

He says this particular dialogue with conceit/arrogance/sarcasm whatever u call in that scene:

vaLLidA. en thangachchi
From: thamiz on Mon Dec 18 14:24:03 2006.

Nerd wrote:

Excellent narration:
thamiz - I dont remember that movie at all

I would not blame you, nerd. It is almost three decades passed!

I have a vhs version of this movie (a decent print) and I watch it occasionally. That is why I could remember!
From: thamiz on Mon Dec 18 16:12:38 2006.

mazhaichaaral wrote:

i think story is not by sundar c..its by the group of people under arunachala production

Story is arunAchala productions???

Are you sure?

Or you just 'think' so for your own reasons ?

Anyway, I will check that and post it here tomorrow so that we will know it FOR SURE what you think is correct or not.

From: Hulkster on Tue Dec 19 0:39:30 2006.

hulk - The song that plays in the background would be really good too (thalaimaganE kalangAthE)

dinesh - Thats probably the most famous scene of Rajini in the last 10 years !!

Excellent narration:
thamiz - I dont remember that movie at all Embarassed

Thalaimagane kalangathey is a typical pathos song by deva...i preferred the sad version of baasha theme song when rajini gets beaten up...it will really tug at your hearts

From: Raghu on Tue Dec 19 6:35:34 2006.

Hulkster wrote:

Thalaimagane kalangathey is a typical pathos song by deva...i preferred the sad version of baasha theme song when rajini gets beaten up...it will really tug at your hearts

Guess what?

both sung by the INCREDIBLE GENIUS Dr.SPB

nyways

I am rather suprised that Pollathavan is not mentioned at all, I quite like that movie, esp the intro scene in the train

From: thamiz on Tue Dec 19 11:12:00 2006.

i think story is not by sundar c..its by the group of people under arunachala production

mazhaichaaral wrote:

Story is arunAchala productions???

Are you sure?

Or you just 'think' so for your own reasons ?

Anyway, I will check that and post it here tomorrow so that we will know it FOR SURE what you think is correct or not. Cool

I checked out Arunachalam credits which is a hollywood copy for sure.

Now it is CLEAR *mazaicharal's NOTION is WRONG!

Story and dialogues: Crazy Mohan!

Screenplay and Direction: Sunder C!

From: Nerd on Tue Dec 19 12:13:05 2006.

Yes Hulk

I am a big fan of Rajini's pathos/philosophical songs.

rAjA enbAr mandhiri enbAr is my top favourite
From: Designer on Tue Dec 19 13:35:16 2006.

I like Superstar's motivational songs, among others :

1. Athanda ithanda - "ILamaiyil uzhaippavan muthumaiyil sirikkiraan"

2. Devuda Devuda

3. Autokaaran - "prasavathukku ilavasama vaareemma"

4. Vetrikodikattu - Payadappa
From: Hulkster on Tue Dec 19 22:46:13 2006.

Designer ....my mom who is a hardcore MGR fan keeps on saying rajini is following MGR style in using philosophical songs as a intro but i always tell my mother that theres a style and vivacity in the way he does that song that it just strikes the viewers..ithey keithu MGR fans vanthu yennai norakkidaathaenge pa

From: narayanan on Wed Dec 20 0:09:11 2006.

Quote:

I like Superstar's motivational songs, among others :

1. Athanda ithanda - "ILamaiyil uzhaippavan muthumaiyil sirikkiraan"

2. Devuda Devuda

3. Autokaaran - "prasavathukku ilavasama vaareemma"

4. Vetrikodikattu - Payadappa

motivational songs and Vetri Nichayam's not there

.

There's on obscure 1985 superstar movie called 'Un Kannil Neer Vazhindhal' along with Madhavi, Senthamarai, YGM. There are 2 songs which are off sad/motivational kind 'Enna Desamo' (Yesudas) and 'Kannil Enna Kaargalam' (SPB,Janaki). The third song 'Malare Malare Ullasam' is the popular one from this movie.

From: Nerd on Wed Dec 20 12:12:34 2006.

naarayaNan:

UKNV was a balu mahendra movie. Rajini would have acted as a cop Not a very good movie though

kaNNil enna kaarkaalam is a romantic song, AFAIK
From: Raghu on Wed Dec 20 12:19:51 2006.

Naan Pllathavan Poi Sollathavan... Yappa soopper song-pa by SUPERB Dr.SPB
From: kannannn on Wed Dec 20 12:24:38 2006.

Nerd wrote:

kaNNil enna kaarkaalam is a romantic song, AFAIK

No, the song plays in the background as Rajini consoles Madhavi, who is distraught over YGM's death.
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 20 12:48:04 2006.

Thats right, kaNNan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whU5vKGfiDI
From: narayanan on Wed Dec 20 13:01:56 2006.

Nerd,
I do remember the movie a bit. All the 3 guys are cops, Madhavi plays YGM's sister. Don't have much memory of the plot though.

The song you mentioned is 'Malare Malare Ullasam'.
From: thamiz on Wed Dec 20 13:59:12 2006.

Yeah, I dont know what balamagEndhra had in his mind but he flunked badly!
From: S.Balaji on Wed Dec 20 14:08:52 2006.

Nerd wrote:

naarayaNan:

UKNV was a balu mahendra movie. Rajini would have acted as a cop Not a very good movie though

kaNNil enna kaarkaalam is a romantic song, AFAIK

Hi Nerd

Kannil enna kaarkalam song actually appears after YGM ( police guy , friend of RK and brother I think of Madhavi ) gets killed .

Rajini consoles Madhavi through this beautiful song . I think this is a 1985 release. Not sure.

Beautiful tune by Isainyani with lovely / lengthy preludes and interludes.

Malare malare ulaasam is a SJ solo but appears as a background song for RK and Madhavi.

Both songs were quite popular those days.

Overall, a movie wasted. Balumahendra could not get a good subject for Super star.
From: jacknjill on Wed Dec 20 14:08:54 2006.

i like thalaivar baasha,thalapathy,bila,johni...etc...i like all thalaivar title songs....
From: S.Balaji on Wed Dec 20 14:12:37 2006.

Amongst the thathuva padalgal of Super star, I love - Kikku yerudhey

Pirapai therndhedukkum
irappai therndhekukkum
urimai unnidathil illai !!

Jeevan irukkum mattum
vaazkai namakku mattum !!

Appappo Rajini edhavadhu super thathuvam viduvaaru !!
From: narayanan on Thu Dec 21 0:08:33 2006.

jacknjill,
adhukku edhukku ivlo evil smileys ?
From: Raikkonen on Thu Dec 21 0:14:45 2006.

Mannan scene..
Gounds and Rajni go to Cinema, and Gounds intro himself to Rajni..
From: chanrai on Mon Dec 25 0:02:10 2006.

Does anyone saved the jpg format of Rajini's history in Thaina Thanthi epaper?

I have from part 543 up to now. If you have the earlier ones, pls send it to my email id at anand.chanrai@gmail.com
From: Raghu on Wed Dec 27 6:48:27 2006.

watched Pollathavan yesterday,

Good thriller in those days!
From: narayanan on Fri Dec 29 2:01:31 2006.

One trivia question, what are the movies in which Rajini dies ?

Some I remembered Moondru Mugam (2 of them), Billa (the original don character), Dalapathi (mallu version). Does he die in 6-60 varai ?
From: Hulkster on Fri Dec 29 4:50:20 2006.

16 Vayathiniley?
From: Designer on Fri Dec 29 6:43:29 2006.

You are right Hulk, Rajini is killed by Kamal in the climax.
From: Raghu on Tue Jan 2 12:29:20 2007.

Thee

From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 2 12:55:07 2007.

add dharmathin thalaivan (the prof)

narayanan wrote:

One trivia question, what are the movies in which Rajini dies ?

Some I remembered Moondru Mugam (2 of them), Billa (the original don character), Dalapathi (mallu version). Does he die in 6-60 varai ?

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 2 12:59:12 2007.

He dies in 6-60

I dont think there are many other movies

I think he dies in BOK, apoorva raagangaL not sure at all

I dont think he dies in engeyO kEtta kural. But I have forgotten the climax. I dont know what happens after ambikA returns home
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 3 13:06:38 2007.

I think we should athisiyap piRavi to the list
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 3 15:12:11 2007.

Nerd wrote:

apoorva raagangaL not sure at all

Yes he dies. Srividhya spots him in the crowd in the kachEri, but he is found dead.

His best death was of course Adhisayappiravi.
bada bEjArA pOchuppA ungakkittE
From: bingleguy on Wed Jan 3 15:16:57 2007.

Rajini oda Thalapathi enakku romba pidicha padam many lovely scenes ....

en
en nna nee en nanban !
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 3 15:58:15 2007.

Who wrote the lyrics for adE naNbaa in Annamalai ? Vaali or Vairamuthu ? I love that song. Outstanding work by DEva (he richly deserved the awards he bagged for this film), good lyrics and SPB coming carried the songs of well. Particularly SPB will slighly laugh in a line in the second stanza when he sings a line to the effect that life won't be interesting without hurdles. The idea of the partly lit Rajni facing the winds came out beautifully. Even in the most intense lines Rajini won't look overcome by anger but will look graceful and determined.

ovvoru vidhaiyilum vruksham oLindhu uLLadhE
ovvoru vidiyalum enadhu peyar solludhE
..
..
enadhu nadiaiyil unadhu padai podi padumE

Powerful song. Enjoy
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 3 16:08:32 2007.

Its vairamuthu, PR.

Superb song, one of Rajini's bests. In fact its only after this song, the movie picks up speed. I would never get tired watching/listening to this song.
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 3 16:14:08 2007.

Nerd wrote:

Its vairamuthu, PR.
Thanks. Thought as much because he used the idea again in Singanadai pOttu in padyappa
"oru vidhaikkuLLa adaippatta aalamaram kanmuzhikkum
adhu varai poRu manamE"

Beautiful imagery and very inspiring.
From: bingleguy on Wed Jan 3 16:17:55 2007.

PR ..... ade maadiri if u hear Vidugathaiyaa from Muthu ... that is also very soothing n powerful song !
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 3 16:26:52 2007.

I like vidukathaiyaa, but I wouldn't slot it as a refreshing and inspiring song. But quite politically loaded lyrics. Plus I have a strong preference of SPB over Hariharan (perhaps why I like ThalaimaganE from Arunaachalam which fits into a similar situationn -though heart of hearts I know vidukathaiyaa is the better song)
From: mareen on Wed Jan 3 18:12:35 2007.

Vote : all the above except for DAnce !!

From: bingleguy on Wed Jan 3 18:13:17 2007.

I like vidukathaiyaa, but I wouldn't slot it as a refreshing and inspiring song. But quite politically loaded lyrics. Plus I have a strong preference of SPB over Hariharan (perhaps why I like ThalaimaganE from Arunaachalam which fits into a similar situationn -though heart of hearts I know vidukathaiyaa is the better song)

From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 8 18:30:08 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QprV31Pw4UM

My most fav rajini song
From: Designer on Mon Jan 8 20:47:37 2007.

One of my favorite comedy scenes of Rajini - 'Annamalai' - he goes to deliver milk at Khushboo's place and accidently sees her taking bath. and then he goes about telling it to everyone! Till she chides him for doing so and conveys her love to him.
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 16 16:59:27 2007.

vasanthakaala nadhigaLiLE -- moonRu mudichchu

http://www.megaupload.com/de/?d=IZTY6F2I

The file is 66 MB but its worth every byte. In the first half of the song Rajini will keep a straight face without any reactions, watching KH/Sridevi's romance. They would not really bother and will be busy playing with each other. Once KH falls from the boat its Rajini's show all the way. Starts to row fasterand keeps a scary and wicked face. Sri devi will be crying and asking Rajini to save Kamal. Excellent performance

The scene after this would be too good as well, where Rajini acts as if he does not know to swim and thats why he could not save Kamal. The way he pretends in that scene would be awesome

From: Designer on Tue Jan 16 17:06:33 2007.

vasanthakaala nadhigaLiLE -- moonRu mudichchu

http://www.megaupload.com/de/?d=IZTY6F2I

The file is 66 MB but its worth every byte. In the first half of the song Rajini will keep a straight face without any reactions, watching KH/Sridevi's romance. They would not really bother and will be busy playing with each other. Once KH falls from the boat its Rajini's show all the way. Starts to row fasterand keeps a scary and wicked face. Sri devi will be crying and asking Rajini to save Kamal. Excellent performance Thumbs Up!

The scene after this would be too good as well, where Rajini acts as if he does not know to swim and thats why he could not save Kamal. The way he pretends in that scene would be awesome Cool

its one of my favourites too

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jan 19 21:47:03 2007.

Watching Thalaivar's BAASHA tonight! No words to describe this ....
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Jan 21 21:32:06 2007.

Who stopped actress Jeyalalitha from acting with Rajini in Ranga?

(1/19/2007)

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailView.asp?title=133

ரங்கா தயாரானபோது ஏற்பட்ட அனுபவங்கள் பற்றி, டைரக்டர் ஆர்.தியாகராஜன் கூறியதாவது:-

"ரங்கா படத்தில் ரஜினியின் அக்கா வேடத்தில் முதலில் நடிக்க இருந்தவர் ஜெயலலிதா. அவரிடம் கதையைச் சொன்னோம். தனது கேரக்டர் பிடித்துப்போனதால் ஜெயலலிதா ஒப்புக்கொண்டார். அவருக்கான "காஸ்ட்�ம்''கள் கூட தயாராகி விட்டன.

படப்பிடிப்பு தொடங்க இரண்டு நாள் இருக்கிற நிலையில், எம்.ஜி.ஆரிடம் இருந்து போன் வந்தது. "அம்முவை (ஜெயலலிதா) இந்தப் படத்தில் போடவேண்டாம். அவரை நான் அரசியலில் கொண்டுவர இருக்கிறேன். நான் கே.ஆர்.விஜயாவிடம் பேசிவிட்டேன். அவர் ரஜினிக்கு அக்காவாக நடிக்க ஒப்புக்கொண்டு விட்டார்'' என்று சொல்லி போனை வைத்துவிட்டார்.

அதன் பிறகு, கே.ஆர்.விஜயாவுடன் பேசினோம். எம்.ஜி.ஆர். அவரிடம் ஏற்கனவே பேசிவிட்டதால், எந்தவித தடங்கலுமின்றி ரஜினிக்கு அக்காவாக நடித்தார்.''

இவ்வாறு தியாகராஜன் கூறினார்.
From: groucho070 on Sun Jan 21 23:58:52 2007.

Quite a news, Bay.

And I have also seen a still, apparently where JJ was supposed to with Rajini for Nan Potta Saval. Any info anyone?

And Nerd, I like your avatar. One of my favourite pics all time. Sellers is a genius.

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 22 16:46:36 2007.

Quite a news, Bay.

And I have also seen a still, apparently where JJ was supposed to with Rajini for Nan Potta Saval. Any info anyone?

And Nerd, I like your avatar. One of my favourite pics all time. Sellers is a genius.

I have heard of that too Groucho! Will do some research tonight and get back to you ...

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 22 20:23:36 2007.

Exclusive video clips and songs from the movie "Moondru Mudichu"

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/igallery.asp?d=\moondru+mudichu\
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 22 20:35:23 2007.

Which is the best song from Rajathi Raja?

www.rajinifans.com

* Vaa Vaa Vanji Malare

* Mama Ponnu Kodu

* Meenama Meenama

* En Kite Mothathe

* Malayala Karaiyoram

* Un Neja Thottu sollu

* Uzhaga Vazkaiye

* Aathukulle Athimaram

My choice ... Malayala karayoram .. Very melodious intro with a very handsome Rajini!
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 23 12:38:06 2007.

The MM videos are kick-ass

And my most fav song from RR is enkitte mOdhAdhE
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jan 26 20:48:21 2007.

Watching Thalaivar's mega-blockbuster movie MUTHU tonight!

Man, what a movie...

http://video.google.com/url?vidurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-6088091636834465354%26q%3Dmuthu&docid=-6088091636834465354&ev=v&esrc=gvpl&usg=AL29H23C8rRrLB1jsSw7IbI4KBBwvupTPw
From: Shakthiprabha. on Sat Jan 27 13:18:17 2007.

bayarea,

rajni in ur avtar is ... (blown out of proportion)

yours truly,
rajni rasigai SP.

__

rajni in johnny ... UNFORGETTABLE.

"un kizhinja thuniya maraichathu intha barber thaan, un annano thambiyo illai"

patient, composed dialogue delivery
From: Shakthiprabha. on Sat Jan 27 13:20:24 2007.

Dear bay,

I wish u had posted ONE MORE OPTION FOR VOTE

(ALL OF THE ABOVE except 'dance' )

anyway I voted all of the above, STRICTLY SPEAKING Its pathetic TO SEE HIM DANCE.
From: Shakthiprabha. on Sat Jan 27 13:20:42 2007.

Dear bay,

I wish u had posted ONE MORE OPTION FOR VOTE

(ALL OF THE ABOVE except 'dance' )

anyway I voted for

'all of the above'

STRICTLY SPEAKING Its pathetic TO SEE HIM DANCE.

From: m_23_bayarea on Sat Jan 27 14:12:07 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

bayarea,

rajni in ur avtar is ... Sad

(blown out of proportion)

yours truly,
rajni rasigai SP.

__

rajni in johnny ... UNFORGETTABLE.

"un kizhinja thuniya maraichathu intha barber thaan, un annano thambiyo illai"

patient, composed dialogue delivery

Hmm, when I first saw this pic, it was sooo catchy that I put it up ... Sorry it's blown out of proportion SP!

Yeah, JOHNY is unforgettable!

From: m_23_bayarea on Sat Jan 27 14:13:33 2007.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

Dear bay,

I wish u had posted ONE MORE OPTION FOR VOTE

(ALL OF THE ABOVE except 'dance' )

Rolling Eyes

anyway I voted all of the above, STRICTLY SPEAKING Its pathetic TO SEE HIM DANCE.

Dear SP,

I really dint add ALL OF THE ABOVE when I created the poll ... It was Joe who did it based on ppl's demand! When I created it, I was not expecting too many votes for dance anyways!

From: Designer on Mon Jan 29 4:06:19 2007.

"Naan autokaaran autokaaran, naalum therinja route kaaran
.....
naan eppozhuthum Ezhaikkellaam sonthakaaranda" - I enjoy it thoroughly
each time I watch it - just like I did the first time
From: atqsar72 on Mon Jan 29 12:21:35 2007.

My pick is MULLUM MALARUM...

Superb act and expression.

Especially "Ketta paya sar intha KALI.. eppadiyum polachukkuvan.."
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 29 12:42:00 2007.

atqsar72 wrote:

My pick is MULLUM MALARUM...

Superb act and expression.

Especially "Ketta paya sar intha KALI.. eppadiyum polachukkuvan.."

Atqsar72, Welcome to the HUB! Good pick btw ...
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jan 31 23:08:05 2007.

One of my most favorite classic songs!

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showvideo.asp?i=Song+-+En+Vaanile.wmv&f=jhonny&mode=other

Designer, Enna pa avtar ithu! Pinreenga ...
From: Designer on Wed Jan 31 23:51:47 2007.

Adi raakku muthu raakku

Bay : thnx . Mapillai padam !
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 1 0:07:58 2007.

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showvideo.asp?i=Scene+(6).wmv&f=moondru+mugam&mode=other

Ithu thaan GETHU!
From: Nerd on Thu Feb 1 13:56:53 2007.

The most viewed tamil video on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx-NLPH8JeM&eurl=

Makes it to digg (http://www.digg.com) as well:

http://digg.com/videos_comedy/TheFunniest_Video_on_YOUTUBE_TODAY

I guess the video is from maaveeran. I am not sure at all
From: Nerd on Thu Feb 1 14:03:12 2007.

Its actually from athisiya piRavi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Superstar
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 1 14:35:43 2007.

It seems like raja sinna roja, nerd
From: Nerd on Thu Feb 1 14:44:17 2007.

In rAjA chinna rOjA, Rajini's graamaththu vaazhkkai is very short. I am not really sure thamiz. Its been in wikipedia for long and no one has complained against it yet
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 1 14:49:15 2007.

nerd: I could not see the video properly because of this machine. I may be wrong! However I will get back to you after seeing it properly
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 1 14:53:01 2007.

Quote:

Video results for 'dance fun litte superstar breakdance l...'

this one is from raja sinna roja nerd or not?
From: Nerd on Thu Feb 1 14:58:02 2007.

The link that I have posted is a scene from athisiya piRavi. I don't know that are you asking here Again I have not seen athisiya piRavi lately, so I am not sure
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 1 15:02:25 2007.

ok nerd. I think I am confusing!
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 1 15:07:08 2007.

Quote:

http://digg.com/videos_comedy/TheFunniest_Video_on_YOUTUBE_TODAY

I guess the video is from maaveeran. I am not sure at all

Is this from maaveeran?

When I click this I get a video where rajni lies on in a cot with bunch of guys. That is RSR!

From: Nerd on Thu Feb 1 15:20:58 2007.

http://digg.com/videos_comedy/TheFunniest_Video_on_YOUTUBE_TODAY

I guess the video is from maaveeran. I am not sure at all

Quote:

Is this from maaveeran?

When I click this I get a video where rajni lies on in a cot with bunch of guys. That is RSR! Smile

Are you sure ?? Wiki says thats from athisiya piRavi. I am not very sure

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 1 15:23:37 2007.

Guys, Will check it tonight and let you know .... Ithu poi Wikipedia!
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 1 15:34:47 2007.

May be I am wrong and it is aadhisaya piRavi, nerd. I have dvd of adhiya piRavi and I will check that to convince myself.
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 1 15:36:57 2007.

thamiz wrote:

When I click this I get a video where rajni lies on in a cot with bunch of guys. That is RSR!

If it's that THAVAKALAI doin break dance, and thalaivar operating the tape-recorder on the cot with a bunch of guys, then yes, it's ADHISIYA PIRAVI! I can be more clear when I watch the video though!
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 1 16:05:52 2007.

OK, bay and nerd, I AGREE that it is adhisaya piRavi!
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 1 16:10:22 2007.

thamiz wrote:

OK, bay and nerd, I AGREE that it is adhisaya piRavi!

Good for you!
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Feb 1 21:45:41 2007.

It is Adhisayappiravi. The guy dancing is not ThavakkaLai (ThavakkaLai is the one who comes in SingAri Sarakku).
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 1 23:52:00 2007.

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showvideo.asp?i=Song+-+Vaanatha+Paarthen.wmv&f=manithan&mode=other

Thalaivar, casual and cool!
From: prakashhitter on Fri Feb 2 11:47:10 2007.

PADAYYAPA SONG

"VALLKAYIL AYIRAM THADAIKALLAPA"
THIS IS BEST SONG FOR YOUTH

THILLUMULLU INTERVIEW SCENE IS GREAT.
From: thamiz on Fri Feb 2 13:43:29 2007.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

It is Adhisayappiravi. The guy dancing is not ThavakkaLai (ThavakkaLai is the one who comes in SingAri Sarakku).

Yeah he is thavakkaLai-like!
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Feb 4 19:39:29 2007.

I was watching all the clips and songs from one of my fav movies NALLAVANUKKU NALLAVAN (1984)! This one scene in particular just touched me sooo instantaneously ...

For ppl who havent seen this movie, this scene is when Rajini (the rowdy) goes to jail for one of his activities, and his wife Radhika would deliver his baby during his absence ... Rajini comes into the house, sees the cradle, the baby will be smiling at him, and the way he reunites with this family was soooo awesome! Thalaivar and Radhika completely rocked this movie! Was a landmark in Rajini's career!

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showvideo.asp?i=Scene+(10).wmv&f=nallavanuku+nallavan&mode=other
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Feb 5 20:44:03 2007.

One of many ppl's favorite Thalaivar song KAATHALIN DEEPAM ONRU starring Vijay in it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8CYhwFkj-8
From: Nerd on Sun Feb 11 13:57:51 2007.

There have been lots of talks degrading Rajini's acting prowess. He has been termed as just an entertainer by many. I would advise people with such prejudiced thoughts to watch these movies. The list is based on the order of my preference

Mindblowing:
muLLum malarum
avargaL
moonRu mudichchu
avaL appadiththAn
bhuvana oru kELvikkuRi
pathinARu vaythinilE
johnny
thillu mullu
aaRilirunthu arubathu varai
netRikkaN
engeyO kEtta kural
thaLapathi

Great:
nallavanukku nallavan
kai kodukkum kai
sri raghavendra
padikkAthavan
dharmaththin thalaivan
thappu thALangaL
iLamai oonjalAdugiRathu
ninaithAlE inikkum

Good:
aNNAmalai
bAtshA
ejamAn
muthu
From: Nerd on Sun Feb 11 14:38:03 2007.

I saw avaL appadiththAn yesterday. I have once seen that some 4-5 years back. But was not very impressed and it was on TV and I had the remote in my hand

I can't believe the movie at all. A bold theme. This probably is an understatement. ShriPriya is the pivotal character in the movie and her character MAY remind you of a few KB movies, but it is not. In fact her character was etched out to near perfection. Its not cliched as KB's. Her dilogues were sharp, crisp and to the point.

The screenplay was terrific. Nothing extraordinary but the flow of the movie was so good. Flashbacks at proper places, scenes with Rajini (though few) at proper places, what not. A hard hitting climax with a terrific last line (wonder why KH mouthed that )

The script was so bold that you can not remake the movie now. The censors would cut almost half the movie. Imagine a movie starting with a protoganist shooting a cabaret dance. The dialogues were very bold as well. If it were to be made today, you will just see the lip-movements thanks to the censor! Especially the actual documentary scenes.

E.g. Whats your take on pre-marital sex and legalized abortion

ungaLukkum aambaLainga maathiri thanniyadikkanum, chinna veedu vechukkanumnu thONirukkA ??
kaNdippa thONirukku sir

Music - IR. Enough said Rudraiah was the director with dialogs help from a few others, dont remember. I have seen an interview of him long back and he looked very smart and he really is

Acting was top notch. Realistic. Sripriya's best by miles. Kamal was equally good with a subdued performance. Rajini had very few scenes and boy he was just terrific. But the ex-lovers or sripriya looked like total idiots.

avaL appadiththAn is a unique movie, one of the best movies ever made
From: Nerd on Sun Feb 11 14:38:48 2007.

Let me quote two of my favorite Rajini scenes in the movie:

Towards the end, Kamal meets shripriya in a street and the conversation goes like this:

ungaLa paththi enna pEsikkuRaanga theriyumA
enna pEsikkuRaanga?
ungaLukku thEvai oru aaN thuNai apdinu solRaanga
...
..
..
okay stop it. ippO kooda naan partykku dhAn pORen. yaar kooda pOrEn theriyumA.

The camera takes a right turn to show Rajini. He would be coming out of a store with a stylish, arrogant walk and takes out a cigarrette and throws the pack. Just 6 seconds and its not a mere gethu scene. That sequence was placed to PAIN kamal Later in the party sripriya slaps Rajini and says, enakku thEva oru aaN thuNai dhAn aana athu nee illa

Another scene in the office towards the end of the movie. Conversation between sripriya and Rajini:

manju en mogatha thonga vechikittu irukkA ?? annaikku party-la nadanthatha nenaichittu irukkiyA ? thaniya irukka ponnukitta epdi nadanthukkanumO apdi naan nadanthukittEn. thanmaanamuLLa ponnu epdi nadanthukkumO apdi nee nadanthukitta.
unga udhavi enakku thEva
by all means. door-a close pannirattA
naan Mr. Arun (KH) a pAkkanum

Rajini will keep his hand on his head
From: Thamizh-ahsan on Sun Feb 11 15:12:43 2007.

I think the most impressive thing about Rajini's acting is his body language. If he acts like a rowdy he will look like one... his body language for "thenavettu" is mind blowing. Remember "Ranga" fight scene-with a wooden stick stuck behined his collar-the way he walks out after the fight scene with a "thullal' in his walking...Thenavettu at its best. Netrikkan is another movie for this display.

If he acts like a coward , his body language is again the Key-recall Adhisaya Piravi movie. The body language to suit the character comes naturally to him.

After reading the comments I wish I could see Aval appadithhan... Is it available on net anywhere?

From: Designer on Sun Feb 11 15:26:41 2007.

Nerd : a very essential post Thumbs Up!

There have been lots of talks degrading Rajini's acting prowess. He has been termed as just an entertainer by many. I would advise people with such prejudiced thoughts to watch these movies. The list is based on the order of my preference Cool

Mindblowing:
muLLum malarum
avargaL
moonRu mudichchu
avaL appadiththAn
bhuvana oru kELvikkuRi
pathinARu vaythinilE
johnny
thillu mullu
aaRilirunthu arubathu varai
netRikkaN
engeyO kEtta kural
thaLapathi

Great:
nallavanukku nallavan
kai kodukkum kai
sri raghavendra
padikkAthavan
dharmaththin thalaivan
thappu thALangaL
iLamai oonjalAdugiRathu
ninaithAlE inikkum

Good:
aNNAmalai
bAtshA
ejamAn
muthu

From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Feb 11 18:16:46 2007.

Nerd - Awesome narrations! Great goin...

Designer - Wonderful avtar! Thalaivar looks great...

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 15 23:17:11 2007.

What an all-time CLASSIC melody!

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showvideo.asp?i=Song+-+En+Vaanile.wmv&f=jhonny&mode=other
From: joe on Thu Feb 15 23:52:06 2007.

Che I missed to watch 'Aval appadi thaan' movie when it telecasted at Singapore TV few months back ..After that I have been trying to get the VCD,but couldn't find.
From: Nerd on Fri Feb 16 0:25:54 2007.

Joe: I just came to know that its available online
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 16 1:26:13 2007.

joe wrote:

Che I missed to watch 'Aval appadi thaan' movie when it telecasted at Singapore TV few months back ..After that I have been trying to get the VCD,but couldn't find.

I bought it in Little India, near Komala Vilas restaurant..the road perpendicular to Buffalo Rd (Serangoon Rd?)... forgot the shop name..

From: joe on Fri Feb 16 1:30:27 2007.

thinkfloyd wrote:

I missed to watch 'Aval appadi thaan' movie when it telecasted at Singapore TV few months back ..After that I have been trying to get the VCD,but couldn't find. Sad

Che

I bought it in Little India, near Komala Vilas restaurant..the road perpendicular to Buffalo Rd (Serangoon Rd?)... forgot the shop name..

Oh! must be oli's M3 or some other shops nearby..Let me try..Thanks for the info!

From: VENKIRAJA on Fri Feb 16 1:32:18 2007.

Designer wrote:

Nerd : a very essential post Thumbs Up!

HOWEVER HE MISSED OUT BILLAH AND THEE I FEEL.

From: kannannn on Fri Feb 16 11:23:05 2007.

One of my favourite Rajini songs from Mullum Malarum:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOLYcJIFqYw
There are certain roles, which only Rajini can do. Kaali is one such. BTW is it just me or is there a hint of Shivaji style in his expressions?!
From: m_23_bayarea on Sat Feb 17 13:35:33 2007.

Video comparision of Chandramukhi with Manichitratazhu
(2/17/2007)

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailView.asp?title=148

Manichitratazhu (malayalam)was released in late 90's.Directed by Fazil, the star cast includes Mohan lal, Suresh Gopi, Shobana etc. The Plot The movie is about a haunted Bunglaw - Madampalli, where centuries ago, the ghost of a Tamil.

In 2005 Chandramukhi (tamil) was released a remake of Manichitratazhu . It became super hit in tamil.directed by P.Vasu. Super Star Rajinikanth acted in that movie.other star cast includes prabhu,jothika,Nasar etc

Here are the videos that compare the two movies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGVVyNP5oNo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee65x292CkU
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Feb 18 10:47:14 2007.

Weekly Poll

Which is the best film from Director Rajasekhar?

* Thambikku Entha Ooru

* Ganguvaa (Hindi)

* Padikathavan

* Maveeran

* Mappillai

* Dharmadurai
_____________________________________________________

My choice: PADIKKATHAVAN from all angles!

Oora Therinjikitaen, Olagum Purinchikitaen, Kanmani yen Kanmani!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ93fa2Q1Es

YES YES! Thank You....
From: sandiyar_k on Sun Feb 18 12:03:31 2007.

-deleted-
From: Nerd on Sun Feb 18 12:20:20 2007.

padikkAthavan easily. Thalaivar's splendid performance, shivaji's acting, songs, nice comedy in the first half al make that movie very memorable. Saw that movie yesterday as well. Having said that TEU is also a very good movie

kakki chattai, vikram naa enna ?? sattai brand eh
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Feb 18 19:38:41 2007.

Watching Thalaivar's Mega-Blockbuster movie GURU SISHYAN tonight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb5ECgtozkA&mode=related&search=
From: Designer on Fri Mar 2 23:05:51 2007.

.
Andha Kaanoon

Superstar has acted with Amitabh Bachchan in Geraftaar, Andha Kanoon & HUM.
Of these, Andha Kaanoon had a decent run and Hum was a hit.

In AK, SS had a rogue character, though not a hardened criminal. Hema Malini, his sister, is also a law abiding police officer. During a careless moment, SS confesses his crimes to her and she tapes it secretly. This dialogue would have incriminated SS reg a particular case and sent him to jail. But when the case comes up in court and she plays the same tape, what blares out loudly from the speakers is - 'April Fool banaya' (An old but very popular Shammi Kapoor song meaning - 'I made an April Fool out of you !), instead of SS's confessions. No matter how many times the cassette is rewinded & played, the same mocking song is heard . Obviously Superstar had erased the original recording and recorded this well known song. Needless to say, the case is dismissed on grounds of 'insufficient evidence'. Hema Malini glares angrily at SS, to which he coolly whistles and looks at his sister with an expression as if 'intha poonaiyum paalai kudikkuma' - enjoyable comedy
.
From: Raghu on Mon Mar 5 6:37:56 2007.

Guru shishyan

wow, what movie man, comedy at it's best!!!

SS, Prabhu and Vinu were Hilarious, and outrageously funny,

and SS encounter with Goutami,

From: Aandavan on Mon Mar 5 8:34:04 2007.

padikkAthavan easily. Thalaivar's splendid performance, shivaji's acting, songs, nice comedy in the first half al make that movie very memorable. Saw that movie yesterday as well. Having said that TEU is also a very good movie Thumbs Up!

kakki chattai, vikram naa enna ?? sattai brand eh Razz

joke try panreenga pola irukke..

Padikkathavan is bayangara sentiment movie..

From: Raikkonen on Tue Mar 6 3:29:21 2007.

Weekly Poll

Which is the best film from Director Rajasekhar?

* Thambikku Entha Ooru

* Ganguvaa (Hindi)

* Padikathavan

* Maveeran

* Mappillai

* Dharmadurai
_____________________________________________________

My choice: PADIKKATHAVAN from all angles! Thumbs Up!

Oora Therinjikitaen, Olagum Purinchikitaen, Kanmani yen Kanmani! Cry2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ93fa2Q1Es

YES YES! Thank You.... Laughing

Yes great song and great movie...

From: Nerd on Tue Mar 6 12:35:29 2007.

Aandavan wrote:

joke try panreenga pola irukke..

Padikkathavan is bayangara sentiment movie..

That was a response to sandiyar's inane post which is now -deleted-

Anyway, whats the purpose of unearthing a very old message
From: Nerd on Thu Mar 15 0:23:33 2007.

This week's poll (http://www.rajinifans.com)

Which is the best film of Sri Devi with our Thalaivar?

Moondru Mudichu
16 Vayathinelle
Priya
Dharma Utham
Raanuveeran
Thanikaatu Raja
Jhonny
Pokiri Raja
Adutha Vaarisu

Sri Devi, IMO is Rajini's best pair.

MM - Superb. Just his second movie and thalaivar gave a mindblowing performance.

16 vayathinilE - Again a fantastic performance

Dharma yuddham - Pretty decent performance and their on screen chemistry was pretty good.

Priya, TKR, AV, PR, RV - Nothing special

Jhonny - One of Rajini's best movies and the important thing is Jhonny is of romance genre, a rarity when it comes to Rajini movies. My vote goes to this one
From: Hulkster on Thu Mar 15 0:26:42 2007.

Same for me..Jhonny had very good chemistry and yes sridevi looked convincing in that softened singer role
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Thu Mar 15 0:30:44 2007.

Moondru Mudichu
From: Querida on Thu Mar 15 0:41:56 2007.

i've watched that movie....three times...

the scene in which Rajini rows the boat after Kamal has fallen off...wow sends chills up your spine...and his tikay?
From: groucho070 on Thu Mar 15 4:22:17 2007.

I think I cried (I was two or three years old then) when Kamal fell overboard. With extreme close-up of Rajini's face, and MSV's voice. Scary!!!!

And Nerd, I congratulate you for identifying Johnny's genre correctly. It is indeed a romance movie. Both of them were very convincing. Brilliant performance.
From: Querida on Thu Mar 15 9:27:33 2007.

groucho me too!! (I was about 6 or 7 when i first got to see it) I was so scared and repulsed by Rajini's character....and especially his leaping raggedy conscience taunting him(God i'm getting shivers even now) btw good tactic!
and that poor burn victim girl....Rajini's sly smiles, alllll way to scary for me!

Vasantha Kaala Nadhigalilae
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0VQbkh1oe4

From: raaja_rasigan on Thu Mar 15 11:39:29 2007.

Designer wrote:

.
Andha Kaanoon

Superstar has acted with Amitabh Bachchan in Geraftaar, Andha Kanoon & HUM.
Of these, Andha Kaanoon had a decent run and Hum was a hit. Cool

In AK, SS had a rogue character, though not a hardened criminal. Hema Malini, his sister, is also a law abiding police officer. During a careless moment, SS confesses his crimes to her and she tapes it secretly. This dialogue would have incriminated SS reg a particular case and sent him to jail. But when the case comes up in court and she plays the same tape, what blares out loudly from the speakers is - 'April Fool banaya' Laughing

(An old but very popular Shammi Kapoor song meaning - 'I made an April Fool out of you !), instead of SS's confessions. No matter how many times the cassette is rewinded & played, the same mocking song is heard LOL

. Obviously Superstar had erased the original recording and recorded this well known song. Needless to say, the case is dismissed on grounds of 'insufficient evidence'. Hema Malini glares angrily at SS, to which he coolly whistles and looks at his sister with an expression as if 'intha poonaiyum paalai kudikkuma' - enjoyable comedy Thumbs Up!

Puratchi kalignar vijayakanth'in Sattam Oru Iruttarai............ by S A Chandrasekar

From: Erica on Thu Mar 15 13:44:00 2007.

raaja_rasigan wrote:

Puratchi kalignar vijayakanth'in Sattam Oru Iruttarai............ by S A Chandrasekar

.................................

I have a long list of favourite scenes/songs from Rajini movies....

a few of my fav's

- 'Vidukathaya Vazhkai' from muthu ....Rajini was just awesome in this song....Excellent lyrics and SS gave an impeccable life to this song with his innocent and ideal performance.

- Annamalai -
The scene where he goes to his friends house and asks for justice. I don't remember the dialogues completely but, he says something like "enakkulla thoongikittu irundha singathai thatti ezhuppiteenga.....indha naal....unnudaya calendar'la kurichi vachkka..."

and again after becoming so rich ( in just one song )... he says a 'kanakku' dialogue.....'en kitta kanakku patthi pesaranga.....edu vandiya'
i like this movie(except its climax) b'cos it had lots of punch dialogues and i really get excited when Rajini says punch dialogues ......had it been for other actors, the same dialogues would have become a huge comedy but Rajini had the style and no one could ever match it. :thumbsup2:

i have not seen much of his 80's movies....maybe it's time to watch them
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Mar 16 17:35:54 2007.

Compilation of Rajini's numerous punch dialogues in his films!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kXj5Oria9U&mode=related&search=

From: thamiz on Fri Mar 16 17:50:51 2007.

Querida wrote:

groucho me too!! (I was about 6 or 7 when i first got to see it) I was so scared and repulsed by Rajini's character....and especially his leaping raggedy conscience taunting him(God i'm getting shivers even now) btw good tactic!
and that poor burn victim girl....Rajini's sly smiles, alllll way to scary for me! Crying or Very sad

Vasantha Kaala Nadhigalilae
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0VQbkh1oe4

Q: watch "avargaL" *ing rajni, kamal, sujatha!

From: Querida on Fri Mar 16 18:53:52 2007.

Thamizh , thank you for the recommendation I have watched "Avargal" I wonder why more movies are not made like that...that was drama! It remains a unique poigant movie in a sea of masala hits. I feel so sorry for Kamal's character in that movie...with his little Junior...and Rajini how he so can deceive..his words are delivered with such bitterness and kindness you don't which to believe.

another one of my favourites with Sujatha is "Aval oru Thodarkathai" I recommend that for you if you have not watched it yet.
From: Shakthiprabha. on Sat Mar 17 7:54:56 2007.

I happned to see JOHNNY song...

"oru iniya manathu"

What intense look he gives to shridevi c haracter!

"admiration/awe/undivided attention/INTENSITY"

eyes says it all!

VERY POWERFUL eyes
From: thamiz on Sat Mar 17 11:58:41 2007.

Querida wrote:

Thamizh , thank you for the recommendation I have watched "Avargal" . I feel so sorry for Kamal's character in that movie...with his little Junior...

I have seen, good and kind-hearted janarrdhan aka johny never look appealing or attractive to some intelligent women in real life too.

Quote:

and Rajini how he so can deceive..his words are delivered with such bitterness and kindness you don't which to believe.

There are sadist like that ramanathan in real life too. They are so selfish but smart enough to get a good education and higher status but hardly ever know how to appreciate a woman's talents and love!

Quote:

another one of my favourites with Sujatha is "Aval oru Thodarkathai" I recommend that for you if you have not watched it yet.

Thanks, Q. I have seen that movie. It is one of the best of KB's creations!
From: thimuru on Sat Mar 17 13:28:32 2007.

jonny to be remade.

my favourite movie
From: Nerd on Sat Mar 17 13:45:28 2007.

thimuru wrote:

jonny to be remade.

my favourite movie

No one other than mahendran could do justice to that script, IMHO
From: thimuru on Sat Mar 17 13:54:45 2007.

Nerd wrote:

thimuru wrote:

jonny to be remade.

my favourite movie

No one other than mahendran could do justice to that script, IMHO

who can replace rajni(subtle style),sridevi,ilayaraja....!

!
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Mar 17 18:35:02 2007.

I just saw Maapillai...nice, funny movie

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=100940110406992792&q=Rajini
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7595602725640810874&q=Rajini
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-235799289572763058&q=Rajini
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7025761682355846737&q=Rajini

Enjoy!
From: thamiz on Sat Mar 17 20:19:44 2007.

It is indeed a nice time-pass movie, kolly! Glad to know you enjoyed that!
From: Designer on Sun Mar 18 9:27:27 2007.

A lovely song from Yejaman. Thalaivarin nadai, bhaavanai, Meenavudan duet paadumpOthum enna Style

As if just to emphasise this, Meena does (rather tries to do) Superstar's trademark style of twisting and wearing the cooling glass, during a segment in this song !

oru naaLum unai maravaadha inidhaana varam vEndum
uravaalum udal uyiraalum piriyaadha varam vEndum
vizhiyOdu imai pOlE vilagaadha nilai vEndum
inaiyaana iLamaanE thuNaiyaana iLamaanE

@ Superstar, IR, Meena, SPB, SJ, RV Udhayakumar (lyrics), and choreographer of this song.
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Mar 19 16:55:26 2007.

Which is the best film of Sri Devi with our Thalaivar?

Poll from http://www.rajinifans.com/

* Moondru Mudichu

* 16 Vayathinelle

* Priya

* Dharma Utham

* Raanuveeran

* Thanikaatu Raja

* Jhonny

* Pokiri Raja

* Adutha Vaarisu

* Naan Adimai Illai
_____________________________________________________

I know a lot of us will say Johny, but I liked them in Naan Adimai Illai for some reason... The latter gave the couple a nice theme (love - marriage subject) with some beautiful songs, etc...
From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Mar 19 17:15:28 2007.

I've seen most, not all of those...

But it would prolly for me be a tie between Johnny and Adutha Vaarisu...hmm tough choice
From: thamiz on Mon Mar 19 17:18:58 2007.

Rajni as hero

* priya and *dharma yudhdham

Rajni as villain:

16-vayathinile and 3-mudichchu!
From: kannannn on Mon Mar 19 18:21:34 2007.

Mine is same as thamiz's but with Jhonny in place of Priya. In fact, in terms of body language and chemistry, Dharma Yuddham is right up there with Jhonny.
From: Raghu on Tue Mar 20 6:31:16 2007.

thamiz wrote:

Rajni as villain:

16-vayathinile and 3-mudichchu!

Rajni Sir as a VILLAIN is always
From: Querida on Tue Mar 20 23:03:02 2007.

I'd have to say Johnny (not jhonny!!!)

but I liked Rajni's character in Avargal...so ruthless
From: Designer on Tue Mar 20 23:32:02 2007.

Raini as Villain - 16 Vayathinile !

Superstar as Hero with Sridevi - Dharmayudham
From: thamiz on Thu Mar 22 0:52:54 2007.

Querida wrote:

but I liked Rajni's character in Avargal...so ruthless

anu: intha pudavai enakku eppaadi irukkunu nInga sollavee illaiya?

ramanathan: antha pudavi 300 rUbaay! 30 rubaay pudavaila azhakaa irukkanum athuthaan uNmaiyaana azhagu!

( I think rajni already decided to divorce her and he will provoke her and make her ask for one! What a sadist!)

Has anybody read John Osborne's "Look back in Anger". AvargaL has its influence, I believe!
From: thimuru on Thu Mar 22 1:12:07 2007.

vaji vaji .....
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Mon Mar 26 22:16:20 2007.

What was the first Rajini Movie you guys saw..how old were you guys and where did you guys see it? I will start first...

Dharma Doorai

I believe I was 9 at the time and I saw the movie in Colombo, Sri Lanka...The scene where he gets up to save his brothers made me his fan for life...I don't know why...

I posted this in Sivaji forum...but found out its only for Sivaji Movie..So I am posting it here....
From: Hulkster on Mon Mar 26 22:25:50 2007.

Mine was Baasha...since i was young at the time i was mesmerised by the way he would walk in a stylish way yet surprised(the commissioner knew him in that scene) accompanied by the heroic bgm that followed him. I always get goosebumps when i see that scene.

When i grew older i realised that his acting is always 200 percent in every scene no matter the theme of the movie..if its a father-daughter exchange he will really make it seem like that...if its a sad scene like him getting beaten up in muthu....it really makes you cry....it is then i started watching his old movies and realised he could have been of great competition to kamalhassan if not for his fans and his desire to go in a different way from kamalhassan. All i can say is that this man is a legend in both onscreen and offscreen
From: Nerd on Mon Mar 26 22:32:04 2007.

Mine was padikkAthavan and you bet I din't follow the movie at all. Guru sishyan was probably the first rajini movie that I understood and laughed for the jokes. And yeh Rajini's 90s movies made me a hardcore rajini fan.
From: joe on Mon Mar 26 22:38:05 2007.

I think my first Rajini movie was Puthukavithai followed by Puvana oru kelvi kuRi..At that time I liked Rajini and kamal equally ,but later salangai oli made kamal took an edge.
From: ajithfederer on Mon Mar 26 22:58:27 2007.

First rajini movie i remember when i was in 4th standard during deepavali was Thalapathy
From: Jabroni on Tue Mar 27 0:34:40 2007.

Hulkster wrote:

realised he could have been of great competition to kamalhassan if not for his fans and his desire to go in a different way from kamalhassan.
From: Hulkster on Tue Mar 27 0:37:49 2007.

Jabroni we know he is not as multi faceted as kamal..but he is almost on par with kamal in terms of acting...
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Mar 27 1:17:23 2007.

Hulkster wrote:

Jabroni we know he is not as multi faceted as kamal..but he is almost on par with kamal in terms of acting...
From: Raikkonen on Tue Mar 27 1:35:12 2007.

ajithfederer wrote:

First rajini movie i remember when i was in 4th standard during deepavali was Thalapathy

Thalapathy too for me.. I only remember my mom tried to close my eyes during the fight scenes.. after few years i realised that the fight scens were very violent.. it was nice experience tough.. unfortunately i dint like Thalapathy, hell its not even one of my favorites.. it was different from regular Rajni movies.. its too classy.
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 27 9:13:17 2007.

Though I have seen many Thalaiver movies as a toddler and kid, the movie that I could understood fully and which made my his fan was RAAJAATHI RAJA (1989) .... Ultra-cool looks with awesome style completely blew me away... There was a time when I hated Rajini (BABA times), but am back with all the liking just like how it was growin up! In fact, my avtar is from that movie only (just before a fight I think)!
From: Querida on Tue Mar 27 15:53:40 2007.

The movie that really made me consider Rajini a real star was Sri Raghavendra...it was such a serious role after so many masala ones...he always had impact even in his small roles such as in "Aboorva Rangangal" and even as angry man in "Mullum Malarum". I liked the range he could play even in Annamalai he was the joking type and then the serious type as well...

but I hated his movie "Veera"...
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Tue Mar 27 21:33:03 2007.

I would love to see him do a series movie like Thalapathy...Hoping Sivaji would be better than that..
From: Dilbert on Wed Mar 28 0:01:58 2007.

The Starting Words of Oru Koodai.. Sunlight.. Sounds like Kickoff call in Amercian Football.. Thalivar in American Football Jersey oh my god.. !! I just can't stop my imagination running wilder.. on this number..

Any ideas...

And of course my Favs Movies of our Thaliavar is.. Rajathi Raja /Dalapathi

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Mar 28 12:48:54 2007.

Dilbert wrote:

The Starting Words of Oru Koodai.. Sunlight.. Sounds like Kickoff call in Amercian Football.. Thalivar in American Football Jersey oh my god.. !! I just can't stop my imagination running wilder.. on this number..

Any ideas...

I like your's better!

From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Wed Mar 28 14:07:11 2007.

American Football sucks Bay...Hockey Rulzz.....
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Mar 28 14:37:08 2007.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

American Football sucks Bay...Hockey Rulzz.....

Oh Plsssssssssssss!

Back to Fav scenes and songs Mr. SIVAJI - THE BOSS!
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Apr 6 20:31:32 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JRkkI6leE0

What a beautiful touchy-feely song... One of my fav movies too!
From: Querida on Fri Apr 6 22:57:32 2007.

these are the parts that I love Rajini in...his seriousness speaks volumes, his sadness is not overexaggerated nor is it lessened by his portrayal...
From: Querida on Fri Apr 6 23:15:15 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J4uLflEB40

another favourite....he sings every word with heart...the pauses the gestures....just the style with which he walks...

"Netru pol Indru illai
Nalai pol Indru illai...." how true
From: thamiz on Sat Apr 7 15:30:02 2007.

Yeah, very true, Q!

Watch the song "thAzhamboovE" from "kai kodukkum kai" you might like it!
From: Querida on Sat Apr 7 18:34:26 2007.

thanx Thamiz!
that is a fave of mine
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Apr 19 20:31:10 2007.

Video clip of Rajini's scene in Kodai Mazhai

http://rajinifans.com/videogallery/showvideo.asp?i=Kodai_Mazhai.wmv&f=z+other+movies&mode=other
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Apr 23 8:27:11 2007.

Weekly Poll

http://www.rajinifans.com

Best music scored by A.R. Rahman in Rajini movie?

* Muthu

* Padaiyappa

* Baba

* Sivaji

* All of them

* None of them
_____________________________________________________

My choice: After contemplating bet MUTHU and SIVAJI for a while, I chose SIVAJI, cos of the recent effect!
From: thimuru on Mon Apr 23 9:11:20 2007.

muthu....kuluvalile!
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Apr 23 11:57:15 2007.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Video clip of Rajini's scene in Kodai Mazhai

http://rajinifans.com/videogallery/showvideo.asp?i=Kodai_Mazhai.wmv&f=z+other+movies&mode=other

When was kOdai mazhai ? I thought it was in the 80s. I didn't know he was known as Super Star then. I thought that was a post 90s thing. I remember seeing the title, with the music for the first time in Annamalai.
From: Nerd on Mon Apr 23 12:08:46 2007.

Yes that title music was first shown in annamalai but the superstar title was given to him much earlier , after bhairavi's release. And it became really popular in the mid-80s itself, if am not wrong. raja chinna roja had the song super star-u yaarunu kEtta
From: Nerd on Mon Apr 23 12:09:52 2007.

Rajini + ARR => padayappA. I can't get enough of the vetRi kodi kattu kick-u yErudhE songs But may be after sivaji's release I might like sivaji better.
From: thimuru on Mon Apr 23 12:11:34 2007.

muthu theme is good!

oho oho ohoho...oooo ohoho hoho

From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Apr 23 12:12:16 2007.

Yes that title music was first shown in annamalai but the superstar title was given to him much earlier , after bhairavi's release. And it became really popular in the mid-80s itself, if am not wrong. raja chinna roja had the song super star-u yaarunu kEtta Smile

Oh yeah ! Guess I had lost the 'chinna kuzhandhai' tag by then

From: ajithfederer on Mon Apr 23 12:14:04 2007.

yes it had Cool

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Apr 26 14:30:42 2007.

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Apr 23 12:26:50 2007.

thimuru wrote:

muthu theme is good!

oho oho ohoho...oooo ohoho hoho

Yupp! And the titles too...
From: Nerd on Thu Apr 26 14:12:46 2007.

Superstars and their emotionally intense stunt scenes

Think of those fight sequences that have thrilled and excited you. No doubt, there will be many. But try and think of those fights that have made you clench your fists, screw your lips and roll your eyes more intensely than the hero himself. When you have felt restless in your own seat, transported onto the screen as the hero himself, brooking no mercy at the perpetrator of peace. Such fights are very few, fights with emotion, passion and of course some very heavy punches. We look at some of Tamil cinema�s emotionally intense fight scenes performed by our Super stars over the last few decades�
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And boy wasnt that scene INTENSE

Superstars and their emotionally intense stunt scenes

We look at some of Tamil cinema�s emotionally intense fight scenes performed by our Super stars over the last few decades�
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And boy wasnt that scene INTENSE Smoke Smirk

Where are the scenes, Nerd?

From: Nerd on Thu Apr 26 14:37:38 2007.

Volcanoes lie dormant for a very long time and when they do explode, it is mayhem; the heat is unbearable. It was a similar situation with Manickam. Basha, the volcano was dormant within this auto driver and when provoked by the villains, flash point was reached and �all hell broke lose�. The raw pent up emotions of a man so desperately trying to forget his past come down as blows on men. The attack is ruthless, relentless and as you watch Rajni do the bashing you can feel your muscles tighten up. Anantharaj is now as much your enemy as Manickam�s. This magnum opus stunt scene will remain legendary for years to come.
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri May 4 13:06:33 2007.

Weekly Poll

What you like most from Superstar film?

* Action

* Sentiment

* Dance

* Comedy

* Punch Dialogues

* Style

* All of them

* Others

http://www.rajinifans.com
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This weekly poll looks very similar to our thread poll!
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun May 13 16:41:53 2007.

Weekly Poll

Which is the best song from the movie Thalapathy?

* Raakamma Kaiya

* Chinna Thaayaval

* Maarkhazhithaan

* Kaatukuyilu

* Sundari Kannaal

* Yamunai Aatrulile

http://www.rajinifans.com
From: Querida on Wed May 16 23:39:52 2007.

Hi all, just wanted to share this song as a further addition to Rajini's display of talent, I find I like the way Rajini is able to convey the strong, sad, bitter character so well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRvlWc7mRoE
From: Raikkonen on Thu May 17 4:12:01 2007.

I Love and Love and Love Mannan... Goundus and Rajni.. One scene from the movie.. One of my favorite scene of all time..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ftDdGmadTk
From: ajaybaskar on Thu May 17 6:49:50 2007.

Vetrikodikattu from padayappa. Idhukku bathil solla mudiyuma silaraal?
From: Nerd on Thu May 17 18:48:09 2007.

Rajini's best negative role

http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/17msg.htm

Read the message board for some hilarious/obnoxious stuff

My Pick: avargaL
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu May 17 19:02:20 2007.

Nerd wrote:

Rajini's best negative role

http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/17msg.htm

Read the message board for some hilarious/obnoxious stuff

My Pick: avargaL

It's so funny, how after all the North-South tug-of-war, somebody reminded abt the topic!
From: Hulkster on Thu May 17 21:24:13 2007.

I have never seen avargal but i liked the tinge of villainy in the father's character of netrikann...there was the style mixed with some playboy expressions...and people say he only has style and nothing else....lets see whether the same people can recognise other starts doing the same style...

Even after so many years some dunt realise that rajini reaching to the mass is due to him mixing his style with his immaculate talent....yellam thalai yeluthu...padaiyappa baba padam paarthu judge pennuraango
From: Shakthiprabha. on Fri May 18 8:47:40 2007.

WAtched the climax of

"ILamai oonjalaadugirathu"

Rajnikant, unites the duo shripriya and kamalhassan.

He smiles all the way. NOTHING MORE IS SAID.

A smile which is happy, sad, emotional, detached, masking the unhappiness yet gleeful.

NOT EVEN A MINUTE SPECK OF OVER ACTION all thro .

His smile... IS ENOUGH TO CONVEY dozens of meanings!!!!

wow!
From: Raghu on Fri May 18 9:01:34 2007.

SP acca,

Epadi irukengha

I loved every single movie, where SUPERB* has done a negative role, EXCELLENT he is when it comes to VILLANISM and SARCASIM at it's BEST
From: Raghu on Fri May 18 9:06:55 2007.

Raikkonen wrote:

I Love and Love and Love Mannan... Goundus and Rajni.. One scene from the movie.. One of my favorite scene of all time..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ftDdGmadTk

,

do u mean the scene, where SUPERB* will intoduce him to Gounds, or the scene where SUPERB* and Gounds would go to that function to get that prize from VijayaShanthi?
From: Shakthiprabha. on Fri May 18 9:13:02 2007.

I amk fine raghu. neenga epdi irukeenga?

raghu, do not miss out on old movies of rajnikant.

In some movies he simply steals the show
From: Nerd on Fri May 18 9:38:26 2007.

ANother scene:

After Rajini loses his hand, his buddies will come to see him and console him. Eveyone will start crying and throwing words like naan pAthukkuREn kALi. Rajini,

deii. ellArum enthiruchu pOngadA. kai pOna ennadA sethAdA pOyittEn? kAlampoorA ungaLA ukkAra vechu nAn sORu pOduvENdA

Another one of Mahendran's famous close-up shots and Rajini would have shown terrific emotions
From: Nerd on Sun May 20 18:59:59 2007.

Three mindblowing videos. Beat them

PadayappA oonjal scene:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3337052318396359320

aNNAmalai president election scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaOx9E5bV7k&eurl=

Alex pandiyan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLbzYYImRhk&eurl=

NOW, this IS mass
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed May 23 13:42:15 2007.

Interesting video clips from the Hindi movie HUM (1989)!

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showimg.php?file=/Z%20Hindi/Hum.wmv

From: CEDYBLUE on Thu May 31 13:26:13 2007.

PadayappA oonjal scene:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3337052318396359320

aNNAmalai president election scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaOx9E5bV7k&eurl=

Alex pandiyan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLbzYYImRhk&eurl=

NOW, this IS mass Not Worthy

Three mindblowing videos. Beat them Cool

awesome picks!

i absolutely loved MAPPILAI,PANNAKARAN,RAJATHI RAJA,RAJA CHINNA ROJA,MANNAN.....D SEEMS THE LIST WILL BE ENDLESS! The introduction scene in MAPILLAI d his comedy in GURU SESHYAN r my all time favourites!

From: CEDYBLUE on Sat Jun 2 9:25:50 2007.

Watched dharmathin thalaivan 2day! what style ! what grace! absolutely a delightful movie considering the fact that i was watching the movie for lets say 100th time!STILL IT IS EXTREMELY ENJOYABLE
From: Nakeeran on Thu Jun 7 5:05:07 2007.

Having a mini climax midway through a movie is rare even today but the great KB was bold enough to make a hero character ( Kamal Hassan ) die and he wanted a situation song which Mellisai Mannar delivered with aplomb !

This song is so unique ....... the best 3 artists of the 70s and 80s Kamal, rajini, sridevi appear. All the 3 give their best.

While Jayachandran - Vani Jayram splendidly cover the first part, suddenly MSV himself joins the race with his hardened tone for Rajini ! May be KB wanted this way to get the desired impact.

Instruments ?? >>> Mouth organ , mridangam, violin but another classic !

Lyrics ? unique , the ending word is used to start the next sentence !

While my heart feels sad for Kamal , equally feel let down as Rajini changed his roles to become a hero . Probably, if he had continued the way like in the intial stages, this movie, gayathri, etc, we could have seen more interesting movies from super star

See how expressive he is here despite only few closeup shots , profile here and there but delivers with a wry smile !

Probably the most successful villain turned hero in tamil cinema !

Watch the unique song here :

http://techsatish-techsatish.blogspot.com/2007/04/vasantha-kala-nadigalil-moondru-mudichu.html
From: Nerd on Thu Jun 7 11:08:21 2007.

Very good pick, nakee. I remember posting this song long back in this thread. The scene after this song will be pretty good as well. enakku mattum neechal therinjirunthA en naNban

Btw, he would be shown as a state champion in swimming in the movie
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jun 12 22:25:28 2007.

Watching Thalaivar's mega-blockbuster movie MUTHU during this SIVAJI season... Makes it sooo nostalgic! Check out some videos and songs from the movie...

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/index.php?folder=/Muthu/
From: avven on Wed Jun 13 0:37:53 2007.

i love all the scenes in Thalapathy...such a kewl flick...i can deem it anytime and any no of time either...its my all time fav flick of him....still i like all his flick due to his style....

my fav song of him is also from the same flick thalapathy only that is "Cheina thai aval" ...

looking forward his next flick Shivaji....its gonna rock everywhere for sure.....
From: rocketboy on Thu Jun 14 12:34:59 2007.

Ennada Pollatha Vaazhkai

Super Abbu
From: madhus369 on Thu Jun 14 14:55:35 2007.

One of the scenes I liked best was when Manickam introduces himself to the University Principal in Baasha...

எனக்கு இன்னொரு பெயர் இருக்கு....

That and the reaction subsequently spelled superstardom.
From: Nakeeran on Tue Jun 19 7:52:35 2007.

A beautiful song fm Buvana oru kelvi kuri

a movie during the formative years of Rajini ! Look young and smart !

Dr. SP Balu , amazing voice

Above all..... the Maestro Isainyani's scintillating orchestration arrangement and superb tune !

Mogamazai thoovum megame
yogam vara paadum raagame
Watch it here :

http://www.techsatish.com/2007/02/vizhiyile-malarnthathu-bhuvana-oru.html
From: ajaybaskar on Tue Jun 19 8:24:29 2007.

Watched Aarilurundhu Arubadhu Varai last week. Gr8 movie. Hope SS does such movies again.

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jun 20 23:30:09 2007.

Nakeeran wrote:

A beautiful song fm Buvana oru kelvi kuri

a movie during the formative years of Rajini ! Look young and smart !

Dr. SP Balu , amazing voice Very Happy

Above all..... the Maestro Isainyani's scintillating orchestration arrangement and superb tune !

Mogamazai thoovum megame
yogam vara paadum raagame
Watch it here :

http://www.techsatish.com/2007/02/vizhiyile-malarnthathu-bhuvana-oru.html

Nakkee, one of the everlasting melodies from that movie is RAAJA ENBAAR MANTHIRI ENBAAR! Will express how much a sick guy who knows he's gonna die will love a gal, but she wont in return! Thalaivar will do an amazing job in expressing those feelings in his own style!

From: Nerd on Wed Jun 20 23:31:31 2007.

Yeh bay, that video is not there in youtube and other sites and I havent seen that movie in years
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jun 20 23:35:50 2007.

Nerd wrote:

Yeh bay, that video is not there in youtube and other sites and I havent seen that movie in years

Nerd, you waana see Thalaivar in his best looks? Check this out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHM1X416MHo
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I think I was in my 4th grade or something then... But his HAIRSTYLE used to be the talk of the kids, then! Ultra-cooool...
From: Nerd on Wed Jun 20 23:44:33 2007.

kodi paRakkuthu, right. I think that was an inspiration for the BOSS, no strong story, but thalaivar at his stylish best
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jun 20 23:47:21 2007.

Nerd wrote:

kodi paRakkuthu, right. I think that was an inspiration for the BOSS, no strong story, but thalaivar at his stylish best

Those times were different, though! Thalaivar was young, handsome, and charismatic!
From: Nerd on Wed Jun 20 23:53:31 2007.

Can you guys list the thalaivar movies you are dying to watch?? For me its,

1. bhuvana oru kELvikkuRi, its been a long time
2. Gaayathri, have never seen it
3. kodi paRakkuthu
4. thudikkum karangaL, again have never seen it, sridhar direction
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jun 20 23:56:28 2007.

My list....

* THEE

* NETRIKKAN

* MOONDRU MUGAM

* NALLAVANUKKU NALLAVAN

* THALAPATHY

* BAASHA

* SIVAJI (this weekend)...
From: joe on Wed Jun 20 23:56:33 2007.

Nerd wrote:

2. Gaayathri, have never seen it

I watched it some 15 years ago ..I think it is sujatha's story...some similarity with 'Sigappu Rojakkal' story.
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jun 20 23:57:31 2007.

joe wrote:

Nerd wrote:

2. Gaayathri, have never seen it

I watched it some 15 years ago ..I think it is sujatha's story...some similarity with 'Sigappu Rojakkal' story.

It's abt a husband (Rajini) making porn movies with his wife (Sridevi)!
From: joe on Thu Jun 21 0:01:26 2007.

Bhuvana oru KelViKuri is an excellent movie ..Most of the scenes shoted around Nagercoil town,my home town
From: Nerd on Thu Jun 21 0:02:19 2007.

I also want to watch kai kodukkum kai, a commercial entertainer from mahendran and of course I absolutely enjoyed watchiing it in doordarshan
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jun 21 0:04:20 2007.

Nerd wrote:

I also want to watch kai kodukkum kai, a commercial entertainer from mahendran and of course I absolutely enjoyed watchiing it in doordarshan

It's NOT a commercial entertainer! Thalaiver's wife gets raped... What entertainment is that?

It's the class dir Mahendran's movie.... Thalaiver's fav director of all time!
From: Nerd on Thu Jun 21 0:07:14 2007.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

It's the class dir Mahendran's movie.... Thalaiver's fav director of all time!

Yes that is right, thalaivar still says that mahendran is his alltime fav director and his fav movie of his is muLLum malarum

Bay, KKK has a couple of commercial songs and the climax is the usual run of the mill stuff.

And thaazhampoovE vaasam veesu, what an amazing song!! SPB at his best

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jun 21 0:10:08 2007.

It's the class dir Mahendran's movie.... Thalaiver's fav director of all time! Cool

Yes that is right, thalaivar still says that mahendran is his alltime fav director and his fav movie of his is muLLum malarum Very Happy

Bay, KKK has a couple of commercial songs and the climax is the usual run of the mill stuff.

And thaazhampoovE vaasam veesu, what an amazing song!! SPB at his best Not Worthy

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/index.php?folder=/Kai%20Kodukum%20Kai/

Very Happy

From: Nerd on Thu Jun 21 0:53:05 2007.

One of thalaivars most famous fight sequences. Dedicated to hubber thamiz, who likes thalaivar talking in between the fight

Film: Rajathi Raja
Scene: Radharavi and his men send a group to beat the crap out of the union leader. Thalaivar would step in,

oru motta, reNdu meesa, naalu school pasanga, ivungaLukku oru thalaivan

neenga yEzhu pEru irukkInga, neenga adikkuRathula oru adi kooda en mela vizhAthu pArunga

And he does it!!!!

ippO naan adikkuRa ovvoru adiyum chumma correct-A vizhum paarunga

And he does it again

To the thalaivar of the gang, ippO neeyE paadaila paduthukkuRiyA, illA naan padukka vekkattumA??

And guess what, that baddie will go and lie down in the paadai
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jun 29 1:00:48 2007.

Some all-time classic (ROMANTIC MELODY) songs of Thalaivar!

Raagangal Pathinaaru

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BPHw-ldzgwU

Kaathalin Deepam Ondru

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6J4uLflEB40

En Uyir Nee Thaanae

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gzxQUCIc1fU

Pen maanae Sangeetham

http://youtube.com/watch?v=H8wm3-cuY1U

Maasi Maasam

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CbA2dRuT09M

En Vaanilae

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LNpfc12Scb4
From: prasana84 on Sat Jun 30 15:52:15 2007.

i like avasara adi ranga i like rajini to see as anti-hero like mundru mudichchu
From: prasana84 on Sat Jun 30 16:06:23 2007.

wat happen sometime back i heard that thalaivar is goin do a movie with mani ratnam is that a rumour will that nt happen again
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jul 5 1:08:34 2007.

STAR OF THE MONTH - RAJINIKANTH!

http://www.indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/04/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--1/

http://indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/11/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--2/

http://www.indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/18/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--3/

http://www.indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/25/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--4/
From: raaja_rasigan on Thu Jul 5 5:45:03 2007.

Nerd wrote:

Bay, KKK has a couple of commercial songs and the climax is the usual run of the mill stuff.

And thaazhampoovE vaasam veesu, what an amazing song!! SPB at his best

Appadiye Isaignani Ilayaraaja-va Marandhudaadheenga

From: Cinemarasigan on Thu Jul 5 8:06:04 2007.

STAR OF THE MONTH - RAJINIKANTH!

http://www.indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/04/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--1/

http://indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/11/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--2/

http://www.indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/18/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--3/

http://www.indiainteracts.com/videos/2007/06/25/Star-Of-The-Month--Rajni-Kanth-Part--4/

Clap

Awesome.. Thanks.. from where & how are you getting this much links

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jul 5 17:49:27 2007.

Cinemarasigan wrote:

Awesome.. Thanks.. from where & how are you getting this much links

From: The Internet!

How: By looking around different web sites, groups, and forums!

You're welcome CR...
From: Nerd on Thu Jul 5 17:53:50 2007.

prasana84 wrote:

wat happen sometime back i heard that thalaivar is goin do a movie with mani ratnam is that a rumour will that nt happen again

That will never happen!

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jul 10 16:01:33 2007.

wat happen sometime back i heard that thalaivar is goin do a movie with mani ratnam is that a rumour will that nt happen again Sad

prasana84 wrote:

That will never happen!

Yupp, it's history! But it has sure left some unforgettable, positive memories...

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/index.php?folder=/Thalapathy/

Very Happy

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Aug 1 12:02:59 2007.

Eye Donation - Mr Rajini

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SIsthWizE8
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Aug 1 12:25:45 2007.

We've talked abt getting inspired from Holly, Bolly, Molly, and all that in our Tamil movies... Especially, we always complain how our stunts are taken from MATRIX movies!

Now look how MATRIX was taken from SIVAJI movie...

Sivaji_Matrix

http://ishare.rediff.com/filevideo.php?trans_id=1&id=15459
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Aug 2 23:34:35 2007.

RajniKanth in Pedarayudu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt_0usW2W2I&mode=related&search=
From: Raikkonen on Thu Aug 2 23:36:37 2007.

In Tamil, you saw Rajni imitating kamal,mgr and sivaji
but In telugu?
watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAo3rGeqJm0
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Aug 2 23:38:37 2007.

Yupp! Cool ones...
From: Raikkonen on Thu Aug 2 23:40:59 2007.

Rajni sir green shirt, pink pantle vanthutarna soopera irunthirukkum
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Aug 2 23:44:15 2007.

Raikkonen wrote:

Rajni sir green shirt, pink pantle vanthutarna soopera irunthirukkum

Check the crowd's reaction when Rajini comes as Chiranjeevi!
From: Raikkonen on Thu Aug 2 23:45:28 2007.

Ya he is like Rajni in Andhra.. But Rajni is almost on par with chiru even in freakin Andhra.. Sooper
From: groucho070 on Fri Aug 3 4:39:15 2007.

Funny, it still looks like Rajini-style. Shows how much influence Chiranjeevi has of Rajini.
From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Aug 10 1:39:59 2007.

Just began watching Thalapathy on DVD. The titles read a simple: Rajinikanth in the right slant red font. No super star special music and such frills. Awesome performance. Will keep posting in the next few days.
"ennada pannuvAn andha DevarAj ?"

The scen where the child comes crying as her mother is hospitalized. Rajini's paraparappu is so natural, he immediately searches the pockets of his friends. When 'Seenu' Mohan, tries to hold back some money, he says " ada chi" and snatches it from him........after getting the bangle from Shobana he immediately takes the child in his arms with "kanna va"...and hurries down the steps.

And of course the beautiful:" Yen annen azhareenga........verum panam".
The way delivers those dialogues is half the performance.

Whattamovie !
From: Nerd on Fri Aug 10 9:49:11 2007.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Jafter getting the bangle from Shobana

That scene is very good as well.

Oye.. kayyila paNam vechirukkiyA
illa..
poi sollAtha
nejamA illa
<<His eyes go towards her bangles and she slowly hides it from his sight>>
atha ingE thA
ithu enga ammAthu
kaNNA vAdA ingE. intha kuzhanthaiyOda ammA engE irukkAnga theriyumA, aaspathiriyilE.. pOnA kudukka mudiyaathu.. thA
<<She still hesitates>>
un vaLayal engEyum pOyidAthu.. thiruppi unkittE dhAn varum... kudu... kudukkappORiyA illEya
<<almost snatches them>>
kudukkuREn with an irritated look on her face

Sooper scene! Mani would have beautifully protrayed Rajini as a you-ask-anything-he-will-give-everything guy and this scene is a perfect example of that and establishes him in the movie!
From: selvakumar on Fri Aug 10 10:21:03 2007.

groucho070 wrote:

Funny, it still looks like Rajini-style. Shows how much influence Chiranjeevi has of Rajini.
From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Aug 11 14:35:48 2007.

Beautiful Scene Nerd. Plenty in that movie.

The visit to 'Ramana's house is an excellent scene. Banupriya looks him in the eye and Rajini just can't face her. Mammooty gives the baby in his hand and Rajini feels absolutely miserable. Mammooty says to the infant:" idhu SuryA, nee enna vEnumnAlum kEkkalAm.....illainnE solla maattAn".
Rajini knows this line is so not true for the kid/BanupriyA and feels like a worm at the inappropriateness of Mammootty's comment. And btw no dialogues. Marvellous performance Can't handle it all in one shot, I am watching about 10 minutes a day .

From: thilak4life on Sat Aug 11 17:41:56 2007.

Beautiful Scene Nerd. Plenty in that movie.

The visit to 'Ramana's house is an excellent scene. Banupriya looks him in the eye and Rajini just can't face her. Mammooty gives the baby in his hand and Rajini feels absolutely miserable. Mammooty says to the infant:" idhu SuryA, nee enna vEnumnAlum kEkkalAm.....illainnE solla maattAn".
Rajini knows this line is so not true for the kid/BanupriyA and feels like a worm at the inappropriateness of Mammootty's comment. And btw no dialogues. Marvellous performance Not Worthy

Can't handle it all in one shot, I am watching about 10 minutes a day Smile

Yes, he would be squirming inside.

BTW, he explains how he felt about it to Banupriya when they reach their place, which was good as well (nan paavi dialogue in it)

Santosh sivan zooms (I'm not that sure). But it would be a long take.

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Aug 14 15:09:53 2007.

thilak4life wrote:

BTW, he explains how he felt about it to Banupriya when they reach their place, which was good as well (nan paavi dialogue in it)
This movie is a string of excellent scenes and Rajini is just awesome.

You can feel what he is feeling in the way he speaks the lines:

indha kuzhandaikku oru appA irundhirukkaNum. ..illai.....indha kaiyAlaiyE adichu konnEn.......(then he gets briefly defensive) thappu pannAn adichEn....pOyittAn (the way he says this u already get that he has felt he realized he it is indefensible).......enakku appo theriyallai.....avan pinnAdi oru kudukmbam irukkum, dEvadai maadhiri oru kuzhandai porakkkumnu....naan paavi ma....mannippu thEdittu irukkEn
From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Aug 15 3:03:04 2007.

n www.Rajinifans.com i have read an interview by rajini, way back in early 90's.....

Thalapathy doesn't run well as expected .... it's sad... one of the best movies for Rajini..

Diwali Release Thalapathy was replaced by next pongal release Mannan
From: Raghu on Wed Aug 15 5:10:42 2007.

Thalapathy was indeed an excellent movie SS excells in that
From: prashanth12 on Wed Aug 15 10:39:46 2007.

I liked Thalapathy because it showed Rajini in a way so different then what the trends were going to. In the 90's Rajini was moving towards a general image that would be in all his films. You know, funny, outgoing, respectful, stylish. Muthu and Annamalai could have been the same character. But Thalapathy was completely different. It was nothing like those other roles. Too bad it didn't do well....

From: madhus369 on Thu Aug 16 19:24:10 2007.

Just began watching Thalapathy on DVD. The titles read a simple: Rajinikanth in the right slant red font. No super star special music and such frills. Awesome performance. Will keep posting in the next few days.
"ennada pannuvAn andha DevarAj ?" Clap

The scen where the child comes crying as her mother is hospitalized. Rajini's paraparappu is so natural, he immediately searches the pockets of his friends. When 'Seenu' Mohan, tries to hold back some money, he says " ada chi" and snatches it from him........after getting the bangle from Shobana he immediately takes the child in his arms with "kanna va"...and hurries down the steps.

And of course the beautiful:" Yen annen azhareenga........verum panam".
The way delivers those dialogues is half the performance.

Whattamovie !

I agree that the 'verum panam' line should be on the top of the list of oneliners in tamil movies. Tremendous impact.

From: bingleguy on Thu Aug 16 20:00:58 2007.

prashanth12 wrote:

I liked Thalapathy because it showed Rajini in a way so different then what the trends were going to. In the 90's Rajini was moving towards a general image that would be in all his films. You know, funny, outgoing, respectful, stylish. Muthu and Annamalai could have been the same character. But Thalapathy was completely different. It was nothing like those other roles. Too bad it didn't do well....

From: prashanth12 on Thu Aug 16 20:58:31 2007.

Can I help you sir?

From: thilak4life on Fri Aug 17 3:41:28 2007.

BTW, he explains how he felt about it to Banupriya when they reach their place, which was good as well (nan paavi dialogue in it)

thilak4life wrote:

This movie is a string of excellent scenes and Rajini is just awesome.

You can feel what he is feeling in the way he speaks the lines:

indha kuzhandaikku oru appA irundhirukkaNum. ..illai.....indha kaiyAlaiyE adichu konnEn.......(then he gets briefly defensive) thappu pannAn adichEn....pOyittAn (the way he says this u already get that he has felt he realized he it is indefensible).......enakku appo theriyallai.....avan pinnAdi oru kudukmbam irukkum, dEvadai maadhiri oru kuzhandai porakkkumnu....naan paavi ma....mannippu thEdittu irukkEn

Not Worthy

Thanks PR.

Should say that I wasn't surprised that it was Mani who wrote the dialogues, terse and crisp aided by the visuals. But there were longer lines with longer takes like the one above.

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Aug 17 11:32:51 2007.

Recently saw Thalapathy.

Mindblowing acting from both the Superstar and Mammooty. Friendship never looked so real.

So many unforgettable scenes with Rajni
- where Shobana says she likes him
- when Surya confronts Geetha and Deva for going to her house to ask her hand in marriage
- Surya's coming to know that SriVidya is his mother
- The end

Rajini pretty much rocked thru it all!! Adi Rakkama
From: prashanth12 on Fri Aug 17 13:02:36 2007.

I am partial to this scene...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yNc5AW1vCJY
From: Nerd on Mon Aug 27 22:46:50 2007.

This probably is my most favorite thalaivar scene EVER. Rajini totally stole the show from everybody in this scene. Even mahendran's crispy dialogs, shoba's excellent acting (the way she cries is so juvenile that its so like her, I mean the character that she played), IR's mindblowing BGM are losers in front of thalaivar in this particular scene. The last few frames of this movie are similar to Johnny. Don't know whose smile is cuter, sridevi's or shoba's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk&mode=related&search=

From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Aug 28 12:43:33 2007.

This probably is my most favorite thalaivar scene EVER. Rajini totally stole the show from everybody in this scene. Even mahendran's crispy dialogs, shoba's excellent acting (the way she cries is so juvenile that its so like her, I mean the character that she played), IR's mindblowing BGM are losers in front of thalaivar in this particular scene. The last few frames of this movie are similar to Johnny. Don't know whose smile is cuter, sridevi's or shoba's Smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk&mode=related&search=

From: sriranga on Fri Aug 31 5:09:12 2007.

recently watched "annanenna thambienna sontham enna bandham enna" song from dharmadurai.

rajini's performance was graceful and powerful.

yesudas singing bandham as bendham, otherwise a good performance from him.

From: Raghu on Fri Aug 31 9:09:10 2007.

recently watched "annanenna thambienna sontham enna bandham enna" song from dharmadurai.

rajini's performance was graceful and powerful.

yesudas Hammer

singing bandham as bendham, otherwise a good performance from him.

mallu singers ellarum apadi thaan paaduvanga , still Dr. KJY is a legend

From: Raghu on Fri Aug 31 9:12:31 2007.

in thalapathy

mamoomty would say 'YeEn', SS would say eEna nee en nanban' , really touching scene.
i cried even watching these scene, SS would out play Mamooty in every scenes, eben though Mamooty is a GREAT actor.

From: raaja_rasigan on Fri Aug 31 9:28:15 2007.

in thalapathy

mamoomty would say 'YeEn', SS would say eEna nee en nanban' , really touching scene.
i cried even watching these scene, SS would out play Mamooty in every scenes, eben though Mamooty is a GREAT actor.

it would be better if we say both played equally

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Sep 5 13:36:33 2007.

Check out the song Vaanatha Paarthaen from the blockbuster movie MANITHAN (1987)!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Syw_24I7UW0

Thalaivar will look ultra-cool with his youth and hairstyle... Perfect example for Tall - Dark - Handsome! Obviously, his style will be carried out quite effortlessly, as always!

Nice lyrics btw...
From: Nerd on Wed Sep 5 20:13:00 2007.

One of my most favorite songs ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5j2eOPF6W4

Watch out between 1:20 and 1:44, the way he walks is so adorable. He looks unbelievably handsome as well Rajini and sridevi made a very good pair those days

From: thamiz on Wed Sep 5 21:07:51 2007.

One of my most favorite songs ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5j2eOPF6W4

Watch out between 1:20 and 1:44, the way he walks is so adorable. He looks unbelievably handsome as well Not Worthy

Rajini and sridevi made a very good pair those days Razz

இந்தப்படத்தில் ரஜினி -ஸ்ரீதேவி ஜோடி ரொம்ப நல்லாவே இருக்கும்.

ப்ரியா இன்னொரு படம்- அதில் ஒரு பாட்டுக்கு மட்டும் ஜோடி.

Dharmayudhdham is "comeback" film for rajni after he went through some psychological problems!

From: Nerd on Wed Sep 5 23:19:23 2007.

There was this nice topic in orkut: Which film(s) of Rajini would you not mind watching it over and over again?
My first choice was thaLapathi!!!!
What do you guys think
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Sep 5 23:21:35 2007.

Nerd wrote:

There was this nice topic in orkut: Which film(s) of Rajini would you not mind watching it over and over again?
My first choice was thaLapathi!!!!
What do you guys think

* THEE

* NETRIKKAN

* MOONDRU MUGAM

* NALLAVANUKKU NALLAVAN

* THALAPATHY

* BAASHA

etc etc...
From: cm123 on Thu Sep 6 0:39:10 2007.

In Mullum Malarum,

Rajini to Sarathbabu..

kai enna sir rendu kal illannalum polachikuvan Kali..

Ketta paya sir avan...

What a style .. modulation..

this is one of my most favourite scene..
From: Raikkonen on Thu Sep 6 3:04:10 2007.

Nerd wrote:

There was this nice topic in orkut: Which film(s) of Rajini would you not mind watching it over and over again?
My first choice was thaLapathi!!!!
What do you guys think

Baasha
Annamalai
Padikkatavan

From: sriranga on Thu Sep 6 3:19:13 2007.

There was this nice topic in orkut: Which film(s) of Rajini would you not mind watching it over and over again?
My first choice was thaLapathi!!!!
What do you guys think Razz

* THEE

* NETRIKKAN

* MOONDRU MUGAM

* NALLAVANUKKU NALLAVAN

* THALAPATHY

* BAASHA

etc etc...

johny would be my choice

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Sep 6 12:02:05 2007.

WEEKLY POLL!

Sivaji Vs Chandramukhi

* Sivaji is far better than Chandramukhi

* Sivaji is slightly better than Chandramukhi

* Chandramukhi is far better than Sivaji

* Chandramukhi slightly better than Sivaji

* Equally good

* Hate both films

View results

http://www.rajinifans.com/poll/cast.asp
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 6 13:47:36 2007.

As a Rajini fan, sivaji was far better than CM. I have seen CM just twice, only once in the theater
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Sep 6 16:16:04 2007.

Nerd wrote:

As a Rajini fan, sivaji was far better than CM. I have seen CM just twice, only once in the theater

CM - More Substance, Less Style!

SIVAJI - More Style, Less Substance!
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 7 1:32:21 2007.

Romance has got zero votes in this poll, which is not very surprising. Even I am not a big fan of his *romance* but watch this video. Thalaivar at his romantic best, sridevi is awesome as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO8O5qInUsk
From: anoops on Fri Sep 7 1:53:58 2007.

Nerd wrote:

There was this nice topic in orkut: Which film(s) of Rajini would you not mind watching it over and over again?
My first choice was thaLapathi!!!!
What do you guys think

Baasha
Thalapathy
From: Raikkonen on Fri Sep 7 2:04:33 2007.

CM was probably Rajni's worst movie in the last 10 years.. Less style and horrendous comedy track..
Sivjai was better, far more entertaining and some good songs as well, and thankfully Vivek delivered..

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 7 11:44:04 2007.

Romance has got zero votes in this poll, which is not very surprising. Even I am not a big fan of his *romance* but watch this video. Thalaivar at his romantic best, sridevi is awesome as well Thumbs Up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO8O5qInUsk

My favorite on-sreen couple... Did you know that Sri Priya and Sri Devi have acted as Thalaivar's pairs in more movies than any other actresses?

* Sri Priya - 28

* Sri Devi - 24

Especially, their chemistry was awesome in NAAN ADIMAI ILLAI! Two fabulous songs...

* Oru Jeevan Thaan

* Vaa Vaa Idhayamae

From: raaja_rasigan on Sun Sep 9 6:30:32 2007.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_8j9ol0LS8M&mode=related&search=
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 14 10:51:33 2007.

Weekly Poll

Do you like the -Superstar Rajni- name title & background music in Sivaji?

* It is the best of all!

* Better than previous movies title

* Only the title is good but not the music

* Background music is better but not the title

* Disappointed with Sivaji Rajini title

* Previous movies' title and background music rocks!

* Don't like any of the titles. Need to improve!

http://rajinifans.com/poll/cast.asp
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Sep 14 10:53:04 2007.

Bay,

Which music the site refers to? The Superstar music or the other one (when the title 'Sivaji' is shown)
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 14 10:56:10 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Bay,

Which music the site refers to? The Superstar music or the other one (when the title 'Sivaji' is shown)

The music for the title... S U P E R S T A R - Rajini!
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Sep 14 11:00:12 2007.

New one is rocking. I liked it very much
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 14 11:01:12 2007.

Old one dhaan best
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Sep 14 11:04:21 2007.

Nerd wrote:

Old one dhaan best

I like the new one may be bcos I'm a Rahman fan
From: ThalaNass on Fri Sep 14 11:05:07 2007.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

New one is rocking. I liked it very much
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 14 11:07:17 2007.

My opinion...

'SIVAJI - The Boss' Movie Title - Rocked! Especially the transition from the Black & White Title to the new one... The theatre went nuts!

'SUPERSTAR Rajini' Title - The old one from Annamalai - Baasha was better than the new one!

SIVAJI BGM in general throughout the movie, and the songs - No words to describe, AMAZING!
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Sep 14 11:07:37 2007.

no, old one was the best

From: Nerd on Fri Sep 14 11:08:55 2007.

My opinion...

'SIVAJI - The Boss' Movie Title - Rocked! Especially the transition from the Black & White Title to the new one... The theatre went nuts!

'SUPERSTAR Rajini' Title - The old one from Annamalai - Baasha was better than the new one!

SIVAJI BGM in general throughout the movie, and the songs - No words to describe, AMAZING!

Cool

THe old BGM. Adrenaline rushing, hearts pounding etc..,

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 14 11:13:22 2007.

The old Superstar title music was more intense! Gave a serious feeling... It's like the movies were gonna be Powerful, like the characters he played - Annamalai, Baasha, etc...

The new Superstar title music was more jolly, Na na na naa... Gave a more entertaining mood for the fans! Like the movie itself, not intense, but more entertaining!
From: bingleguy on Fri Sep 14 12:13:33 2007.

I just got to remember one scene in the movie Dharma Durai ..... which really moved many ...

the scene when Rajini gets humiliated by his own brothers in a party ..... my goodness when his pants were removed .... his smile with the tears ..... really moving scene .... one cannot hold such a humiliation !

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Sep 19 18:36:13 2007.

bingleguy wrote:

I just got to remember one scene in the movie Dharma Durai ..... which really moved many ...

the scene when Rajini gets humiliated by his own brothers in a party ..... my goodness when his pants were removed .... his smile with the tears ..... really moving scene .... one cannot hold such a humiliation ! Sad

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showimg.php?file=/Dharmadurai/Scene%20%2811%29.wmv

http://www.rajinifans.com/videogallery/showimg.php?file=/Dharmadurai/Scene%20%2812%29.wmv

Thumbs Up!

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 21 0:45:29 2007.

TALL - DARK - HANDSOME!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3keWRCQotw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FhvxRZBCIU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5G_agGIhlo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ2XkY04Ru0
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 21 0:48:51 2007.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

TALL - DARK - HANDSOME!

He indeed was. Now I am itching to watch kodi paRakkuthu
From: groucho070 on Fri Sep 21 0:58:16 2007.

When Kodi Parakkathu first came out, I absoloutely hated it. What were both Rajini and BR was thinking.

Well, years pass, I got to be older and lose more hair and I recently revisited the movie.

Guess what, the movie is still bad, but there are many redeeming moments courtesy of Rajini. His Dada act was pure fun. The Ulavum Thendral Katrinilie would have got claps in theatre I bet, since I loved it.

One of many bad movies Rajini has done that is justified by his presence alone.
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 21 1:03:27 2007.

Guys, check this out... Pure compilation of some good scenes, songs, and stunts!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYpGHFfGMF0
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 21 1:26:50 2007.

ANNAMALAI!

Watch the mega-blockbuster movie of 1992 in top-notch quality...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1j5SCSnJUc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUZhT-F1ogo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21NuoR2jVJE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Xb6eIsN3k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XsoA9dqYEc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1j0Cy0vDoc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iasCLnY5llo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlTpA23VIyM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2NbpI9W-V8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byl0XpTy7g0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AYe3bVI18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM3gtdkjqOs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_f96WwE6Kc

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW1JMtebHFA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkYG3ztMOI4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWRGdl1GzmA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGP-qcSfbII
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Sep 27 22:49:56 2007.

One of my most favorite Thalaivar songs from the mega-blockbuster movie of 1988! Talks abt a man's love for his sibling, and his fiance!
_____________________________________________________

Dharmathin Thalaivan - Thenmadhurai

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUwlmDaqAGw&NR=1
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Sep 27 22:53:17 2007.

Just came across this video on Youtube, accidentally while watching Thalaivar's songs... It's VJ's speech in CM 200th day function! Pretty cool... Wasnt sure which thread to post it in though!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz8y1EGxSUk
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 28 0:52:41 2007.

Top Thalaivar songs/scenes of the Day (well, according to me)!

Vechukava unnamattum - NALLAVANUKKU NALLAVAN!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8wm3-cuY1U

Muthamizh Kaviyae - DHARMATHIN THALAIVAN!

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

Selai Kattum Pennukoru - KODI PARAKUTHU!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3keWRCQotw&NR=1

Savaal Scene - ANNAMALAI!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AYe3bVI18&mode=related&search=

Kathalin deepam ondru - THAMBIKU ENTHA OORU!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J4uLflEB40
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Nov 13 13:42:06 2007.

Checked out BILLA (I guess it's the season) in Lollu Sabha Comedy....

GULLA!

Not as bad or goin after the actor like they did with POKKIRI! In fact, it was quite entertaining...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=--G_36kcEFQ

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FPHJJbsBjEo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bWdZG2eJFTo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Eb5P8BrDFM
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Nov 16 13:17:42 2007.

Goin down the memory lane...
_________________________________________

Video clip of Padaiyappa Silver Jubilee Function

(11/15/2007)

Video Clip

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailView.asp?title=471

From: Kalyasi on Fri Nov 16 23:54:11 2007.

Not as bad or goin after the actor like they did with POKKIRI! In fact, it was quite entertaining...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=--G_36kcEFQ

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FPHJJbsBjEo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bWdZG2eJFTo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Eb5P8BrDFM

Checked out BILLA (I guess it's the season) in Lollu Sabha Comedy....

GULLA! Laughing

"Bloddy Baaaskar" was so funny in that........

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Nov 17 0:17:38 2007.

bingleguy wrote:

well, for ones who grew up without watching 6 - 60, johny ect, this scene is a surprise, i liked his acting in this scene much. its moving

From: Nerd on Sat Nov 17 20:16:44 2007.

Probably the 4444th time I watched this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK-i_FAcpoY
Mindblowing. Thalaivaaaa
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Nov 19 0:56:24 2007.

One of the most inspiring songs with excellent lyrics, awesome music, and connective acting...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVVMzJIk8uk

Maratha Vechavan Thanni Oothuvaan from the 1990 blockbuster PANAKKAARAN!

In fact, this movie is one of my favorite movies, cos it's one that made me a Rajini fan, growing up... That Sunday matinee show in Albert during Feb 1990 is still in my mind! The way ppl were whistling when Rajini appears in Nooru Varusham song in his intro is still fresh in memory! Enjoy this movie...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2162336652053584085&q=panakkaran&total=4&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
From: omega on Tue Nov 20 0:38:25 2007.

I am sure most of you guys must have watched these, anyway worth watching it again. Typical rajini @ his effortless ease. What an amazing dialogue delivery....

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXMqK2WKt0M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RPSwVuBb7o

From: Nerd on Tue Nov 20 0:47:57 2007.

I am sure most of you guys must have watched these, anyway worth watching it again. Typical rajini @ his effortless ease. What an amazing dialogue delivery....

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXMqK2WKt0M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RPSwVuBb7o

Great scenes. I am a big fan of Rajini's dialog delivery. Be it a masala like billA or a classic like muLLum malarum, his dialog delivery would be awesome. His voice and voice modulation have never let him down

From: sriranga on Wed Nov 21 3:28:54 2007.

jodi no 1 sundaram master style sollanumna, "thalaivar super"

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 22 1:32:26 2007.

Netrikann - rajni classic scene

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QOcxcXqx8uk

Superstar in Moondru Mugam

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GLbzYYImRhk&feature=related

Baasha

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fC0WqL_K1z8&feature=related

Annamalai

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xaOx9E5bV7k&feature=related

Superoooo Superrrr!!!

From: Nerd on Thu Nov 22 1:54:54 2007.

Netrikann - rajni classic scene

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QOcxcXqx8uk

Superstar in Moondru Mugam

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GLbzYYImRhk&feature=related

Baasha

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fC0WqL_K1z8&feature=related

Annamalai

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xaOx9E5bV7k&feature=related

Superoooo Superrrr!!!

Cool

ONLY Rajini could do those scenes. How I miss *that* Rajini these days

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 17:57:12 2008.

One of my most favorite romantic/mellow songs from Thalaivar with Thalivi...

http://www.techsatish.com/2007/12/vaa-vaa-idhayamae-en-aagaayamae-naan.html
From: kb on Mon Jan 7 18:37:27 2008.

saw netrikan this weekend only...

amazing movie.. esp.. when the older rajini shows nandri to his son..
though he is a negative character.. he was the best and fav character in the movie.

enna nada... body language.. dialogue delivery.. superrrr
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 10 23:41:34 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E8TqcJpVfk
uzhaippALi comedy. I absolutely love the comic scenes in both uzhaippALi and mannan. Rajini absolutely rocked along with Gounder of course
From: Raikkonen on Fri Jan 11 1:06:46 2008.

Rajni and Gounder have always clicked well.. in baba Gounder's name appears second only to Superstar.. with the title Nagaichuvai mannan
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 13 14:56:14 2008.

Thalaivar in rAjAthi rAjA
itha kattikkittA yaanai balam varum.. yaara vENAlum adikkalaam
kAngeyana?
mmmm
subramaniya?
adhu yaaru?
pakkathu veettu naayi
hayyO
kudu.. modhalla andha subramnaiya adikkanum
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 14 6:28:11 2008.

How about anNamalai Pambu scene????
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 14 6:28:50 2008.

and that Sivaperuman scene in Uzhaipalai
From: Raikkonen on Mon Jan 14 13:04:47 2008.

in thambikku entha ooru, Rajni is scared after seeing an elephant in temple..

heroine: Yen bayapadureenga ungalukkuthan karate teriyume
Rajni: Athukku teriyathe
From: Raikkonen on Mon Jan 14 13:07:35 2008.

in thambikku entha ooru, Rajni is scared after seeing an elephant in temple..

heroine: Yen bayapadureenga ungalukkuthan karate teriyume
Rajni: Athukku teriyathe
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 14 13:18:45 2008.

Raikkonen wrote:

in thambikku entha ooru, Rajni is scared after seeing an elephant in temple..

heroine: Yen bayapadureenga ungalukkuthan karate teriyume
Rajni: Athukku teriyathe
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 14 13:19:33 2008.

but the most hilarious thing in thambiku entha ooru must be the pambu scene!!!!!
From: Nerd on Mon Jan 21 22:07:15 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvgS5DI2hCc&feature=related
Still can't forget the paravasa nilai that we were in at the preview show in ramba for this scene, among others Rahman's BGM is particularly impressive in this scene, and this one too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMfU0TyW2aA&feature=related

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 22 0:28:27 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvgS5DI2hCc&feature=related
Still can't forget the paravasa nilai that we were in at the preview show in ramba for this scene, among others Smoke Smirk

Rahman's BGM is particularly impressive in this scene, and this one too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMfU0TyW2aA&feature=related

When Lakshmi says, "Padayappa, Poi en marumagala kootitu vaa", Rajini will start walking... Appo, ARR's BGM was amazing! The audience went nuts in the theatre!

From: Raghu on Wed Jan 23 12:36:56 2008.

how about the Govinda Govinda the temple scenes with senthil and roja in Veera??

Ow is it? zooper
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jan 23 16:36:46 2008.

Raghu wrote:

how about the Govinda Govinda the temple scenes with senthil and roja in Veera??

Ow is it? zooper

Here you go, Raghu...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BhCbZP1Nn6Y

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yq6QRgzbGzc
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Thu Jan 24 20:22:43 2008.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

This is what you call acting...
From: cyouinme on Thu Jan 24 20:49:38 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

This is what you call acting...
From: kb on Thu Jan 24 21:19:21 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

This is what you call acting...

eppadi irrundha rajiniya ippadi aakitaanga
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 24 22:47:09 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

This is what you call acting...

What would you call this then
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk
The climax. I think SP or someone wanted to see it again
My most favorite movie of thalaivar EVER and ever will be

From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Jan 24 22:51:44 2008.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

This is what you call acting... Cool

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

What would you call this then Razz

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk
The climax. I think SP or someone wanted to see it again Very Happy

My most favorite movie of thalaivar EVER and ever will be Cool

Nice scene. Wow acting by Rajini

I think I've seen this a long time ago, don't remember.

From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 24 23:11:48 2008.
From: thamiz on Thu Jan 24 23:39:22 2008.

kb wrote:

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

This is what you call acting...

eppadi irrundha rajiniya ippadi aakitaanga

Entertainer of the year- ஆக ஆக்கிவிட்டோம்!
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 28 6:14:40 2008.

SS simply excelled in 6il irunthu 60 vathu varai, mullum malaram.. engo keata kural, bhuvana oru ?, annamalai, bhairavi.. thalapathy, netrikan.. the list continues....

he excels in scenes which promotes anger, aggressiveness.. impatience.. helplessness...

really an AWSOME actor
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 28 6:17:40 2008.

in Veera, SS and Senthil were hilarious!!!
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 28 13:21:15 2008.

Friday, January 25, 2008

K.R. Speaks about Maveeran Movie

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/01/kr-speaks-about-maveeran-movie.html
From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 7:24:25 2008.

a Devoted Sri Lankan SS fan in London

www.londonbaba.com
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 29 15:25:56 2008.

Cant take this song off my head today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnqX8jqnhPA

NAAN ADIMAI ILLAI

Vaa Vaa Idhayamae

En Aagaayamae

Unnai Naalum Vaazhthuvaen

Ippo Megamae
From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Jan 29 19:45:24 2008.

It's really a beautiful song. After you posted it, I got it and can't stop listening to it.
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 29 20:01:56 2008.

Kollywoodfan wrote:

It's really a beautiful song. After you posted it, I got it and can't stop listening to it.

It's my fav on-screen couple of all time!
From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Jan 30 0:48:23 2008.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9gGUS9f5DEk

Nice comedy scene and cute scene from Padayappa when rajini explains about the three types of girls and sees Soundarya running away.
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 30 22:57:57 2008.

Another muLLum malarum scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vp8WTSbyQU
enna oru dialogue delivery
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 31 14:23:09 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOcxcXqx8uk&feature=related

* Hello Darling, epdi irukka?

* Meenakshi, Santhosh Radha Kalyaanam, enga, eppo, yaar yaar munnadi nadanthuthu?

* Meenakshi, intha Lighter enga maa vechurukaen?

* Meenakshi, itha anga vechudu! Ippo sollu Darling... Huhhhh!

Excellent acting from both.... After hearing the truth from Lakshmi, Rajini will walk down the stairs with utmost anger and frustration... Pretty awesome!

From: Dilbert on Fri Feb 1 11:01:32 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnqX8jqnhPA

NAAN ADIMAI ILLAI

Vaa Vaa Idhayamae

En Aagaayamae

Unnai Naalum Vaazhthuvaen

Ippo Megamae

Cant take this song off my head today... MusicSmile

amazing lyrics.. good tune.. !! umm

From: Raikkonen on Fri Feb 1 11:59:21 2008.

I love "Vaa Vaa Vasanthame" from Puthu Kavithai.. great song, couldn't find the clip.. Malaysia Vasudevan is great

From: joe on Fri Feb 1 12:02:26 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnqX8jqnhPA

NAAN ADIMAI ILLAI

Vaa Vaa Idhayamae

En Aagaayamae

Unnai Naalum Vaazhthuvaen

Ippo Megamae

Cant take this song off my head today... MusicSmile

Isn't it..

வா வா இதயமே
என் ஆகாயமே
உனை நாளும் பிரியுமோ
இப்பூ மேகமே

?

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 1 12:33:49 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnqX8jqnhPA

NAAN ADIMAI ILLAI

Vaa Vaa Idhayamae

En Aagaayamae

Unnai Naalum Vaazhthuvaen

Ippo Megamae

Cant take this song off my head today... MusicSmile

Isn't it..

வா வா இதயமே
என் ஆகாயமே
உனை நாளும் பிரியுமோ
இப்பூ மேகமே

? Rolling Eyes

The chorus lyrics change every time they occur... Like 3 or 4 times in that song I think...

From: Dilbert on Fri Feb 1 14:10:51 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5yfBbsr9kk

one of my all time Favs !!
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Feb 1 15:22:50 2008.

Vaa Vaa Kanna Vaa from Velaikaran - One of my all time favs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1fjQGPxVnI&feature=related
From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 1 15:27:02 2008.

Intha dialaak-ae neenga vidave maatengala

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Vaa Vaa Kanna Vaa from Velaikaran - One of my all time favs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1fjQGPxVnI&feature=related
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Feb 1 15:35:11 2008.

vera-eppidi solrathu?

One my top 100 songs

From: Raghu on Mon Feb 4 7:15:54 2008.

It's really a beautiful song. After you posted it, I got it and can't stop listening to it. Smile

Kollywoodfan wrote:

It's my fav on-screen couple of all time! Razz

Of course, it was SUNG by the GREATEST singer that INDIA had EVER PRODUCED... DR.SPB!!!

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Feb 4 18:59:37 2008.

Another wonderful duet song....

உன்னை தானே தஞ்சம் என்று - நல்லவனுக்கு நல்லவன்

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4LNypbNkOI&feature=related

Thalaivar will look sooo young and handsome!
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Feb 4 19:08:16 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5yfBbsr9kk

one of my all time Favs !!

Dilbu, before you post any Youtube link, could you also have a header as to which song/scene it is... It really helps to know which video you're accessing before clicking on the link, especially at the workplace!

From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 11:02:52 2008.

Another wonderful duet song....

உன்னை தானே தஞ்சம் என்று - நல்லவனுக்கு நல்லவன்

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4LNypbNkOI&feature=related

Thalaivar will look sooo young and handsome!

Cool

From: Dilbert on Tue Feb 5 12:16:21 2008.

Dilbu, before you post any Youtube link, could you also have a header as to which song/scene it is... It really helps to know which video you're accessing before clicking on the link, especially at the workplace! Embarassed

Dilbert wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5yfBbsr9kk

one of my all time Favs !! Double Thumbs Up

OH MY GOD !! Naan enna.. MAtter Video Linkaa.. pooda pooren.. !!

Sure Sure I will keep that in mind. lol

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Feb 5 12:54:38 2008.

Weekly Poll

Best combination of Rajini and Radha

* Engeyo Ketta Kural

* Payum Puli

* Sivappu Sooriyan

* Naan Mahan Alla

* Thudikum Karangal

* Rajathi Raja

http://rajinifans.com/poll/cast.php
_________________________________________

My vote goes to Rajathi Raja, cos that was the movie that turned me into a Rajini fan, and Radha the first heroine I liked!
From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 13:08:55 2008.

Rajathi Raja was hilarious.... esp when SS goes to learn karate or some things, then later the song 'Engite mothathe naa raajathi raajan-ada' appears
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Feb 5 18:20:45 2008.

After all the listening to the new BILLA songs, I kinda rewinded to the older one with Thalaivar rocking...

Vethalaya Potendi

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GwmEY39ACfE&feature=related

My name is Billa

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uImwVS8jsTY&feature=related

Naatukkulla

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wXSVdY2Y8-g&feature=related

Iravum Pagalum

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVqvy7bGFK4&feature=related
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Feb 5 18:22:11 2008.

Oh my Gosh, the whole BILLA movie is online!

Just in the first intro scene itself, Thalaivar Thaaru-Maaru...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4144599997107860475

From: Raikkonen on Tue Feb 5 23:48:36 2008.

After all the listening to the new BILLA songs, I kinda rewinded to the older one with Thalaivar rocking...

Vethalaya Potendi

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GwmEY39ACfE&feature=related

My name is Billa

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uImwVS8jsTY&feature=related

Smoke Smirk

From: Raghu on Wed Feb 6 6:43:20 2008.

PeRa keata Chumma athiruthella

adhu

From: omega on Wed Feb 6 8:17:04 2008.

Just in the first intro scene itself, Thalaivar Thaaru-Maaru... Cool

Oh my Gosh, the whole BILLA movie is online! Surprised

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4144599997107860475

Thalaivar intro..............Sethaan Ethiri!!!! Just awsome....
Reminds me of good old days..........

Thanks for the link...

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Feb 6 14:47:38 2008.

omega wrote:

Thanks for the link...

Check this song Raagangal Pathinaaru from THILLU MULLU...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BPHw-ldzgwU

This song reminds me of a few adjectives like Sarcasm, Coolness, Style, etc etc from Rajini's end... From Madhavi's, it reminds me of the word 'Beautiful'!
From: selvakumar on Thu Feb 7 2:39:03 2008.

Raikkonen wrote:

Eppavume Original Originalthan Boss

"rombaaah correct ah sonneenga..
Aaani adichaa maari sonneenga
Sattai sabaila sollura maari sonnenga"

"eppavumae Original Original thaan"

From: Nerd on Thu Feb 7 2:47:44 2008.

Check this song Raagangal Pathinaaru from THILLU MULLU...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BPHw-ldzgwU

This song reminds me of a few adjectives like Sarcasm, Coolness, Style, etc etc from Rajini's end... From Madhavi's, it reminds me of the word 'Beautiful'!

Very Happy

Semma song.. Thalaivar's expressions in the song.. chance-E illa.. chandran defined! And it is such a haunting tune coupled with amazing orchestration and brilliant singing

From: Devar Magan on Thu Feb 7 2:57:22 2008.

amitabh bachan padam thaane original

From: kb on Thu Feb 7 3:00:33 2008.

Devar Magan wrote:

Raikkonen wrote:

Eppavume Original Originalthan Boss
amitabh bachan padam thaane original

yaaruku theriyum...athuvum hollywood la irrundhu remake pannirukalaam

From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 12:38:59 2008.

kb wrote:

From: Corleone on Thu Feb 7 23:38:09 2008.

yaaruku theriyum...athuvum hollywood la irrundhu remake pannirukalaam Rolling Eyes

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 7 14:36:35 2008.

One of the best titles, for a Thalaivar movie...

chinna thaayaval- thalapathy

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XNGg5KR3fWs

The way they name the actors one by one just when the song begins, and the train running on the rails, was amazing! The letters were in red (to signify blood to come?), etc etc. So many good things!

And I obviously loved the fact that Mani did not use the word "Superstar", but only "Rajinikanth"... Adds a lot of realism to the characters, and hence the movie, even with little details like these...
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 7 18:03:42 2008.

Adi Aadu Poongodiye from Kaali

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZHk2KdBNZgM

Another beautiful song, with some awesome picturisation! Portrays a lot of love a maternal Uncle has on these kids...

IR's music, MV's voice, and Thalaivar's acting...

kb wrote:

But the fact is even Rajini's Billa is not original.

yaaruku theriyum...athuvum hollywood la irrundhu remake pannirukalaam Rolling Eyes

From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 1:31:59 2008.

nammOda thalaivaru ennALum superstar-u: thottA sinungi --
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TEQa1d8FKQU&feature=user
I watched this movie only for this song..
From: Raikkonen on Fri Feb 8 2:35:45 2008.

Pudhukavithai had some darn good songs like "Vaa Vaa Vasanthame" and "Vellai Pura Ondru".. Super songs plus good controlled performance by SS

From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 3:33:11 2008.

Corleone wrote:

kb wrote:

But the fact is even Rajini's Billa is not original.

yaaruku theriyum...athuvum hollywood la irrundhu remake pannirukalaam Rolling Eyes

athu theriyun.

inga paatta pathi pesaranga, vethalaya pottendi, my name is billa.
not the movie.

From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 3:37:13 2008.

Adi Aadu Poongodiye from Kaali

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZHk2KdBNZgM

Another beautiful song, with some awesome picturisation! Portrays a lot of love a maternal Uncle has on these kids... Razz

IR's music, MV's voice, and Thalaivar's acting... Not Worthy

bachelor uncle's love for nephew/niece

From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 4:10:38 2008.

but tunes used in Rajinikanth's billa were MSV's original

- they were not remixed by MSV

From: raaja_rasigan on Fri Feb 8 5:20:43 2008.

Adi Aadu Poongodiye from Kaali

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZHk2KdBNZgM

Another beautiful song, with some awesome picturisation! Portrays a lot of love a maternal Uncle has on these kids... Razz

IR's music, MV's voice, and Thalaivar's acting... Not Worthy

bachelor uncle's love for nephew/niece Thumbs Up!

Add to that Kaviyarasu kannadasan's simple & superb lyrics

"en vazhkkaiye
indha pookkale
idhai kakkum sevai onrudhan"

one of my fav Rajini song..... no style nothing... just simplicity

From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 6:32:44 2008.

Adi Aadu Poongodiye from Kaali

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZHk2KdBNZgM

Another beautiful song, with some awesome picturisation! Portrays a lot of love a maternal Uncle has on these kids... Razz

IR's music, MV's voice, and Thalaivar's acting... Not Worthy

bachelor uncle's love for nephew/niece Thumbs Up!

I hardly remeber this film, did it have sujatha as SS's sister??, i have seen this film though... In fact i have seen ALL of SS's films

From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 12:29:31 2008.

Can some one tell me the names of the SS films these songs have featured in:

1) PoN manNe sangeetham paadava

2) Santhana kathre Senthamzhi ootre (Ranuva Veeran??)

Nandri

From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 12:59:43 2008.

Can some one tell me the names of the SS films these songs have featured in:

1) PoN manNe sangeetham paadava

2) Santhana kathre Senthamzhi ootre (Ranuva Veeran??)

Nandri

1) naan sigappu manidhan

2) thanikattu raja

From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 13:51:37 2008.

Can some one tell me the names of the SS films these songs have featured in:

1) PoN manNe sangeetham paadava

2) Santhana kathre Senthamzhi ootre (Ranuva Veeran??)

Nandri

1) naan sigappu manidhan

2) thanikattu raja

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 8 15:53:38 2008.

bachelor uncle's love for nephew/niece Thumbs Up!

I hardly remeber this film, did it have sujatha as SS's sister??, i have seen this film though... In fact i have seen ALL of SS's films Razz

Raghu, some sister(ly) charaters that were played by really big stars with Rajini...

* Sujatha - Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)

* KR Vijaya - Ranga (1980)

* 'Vendira-aadai' Nirmala - Kaali (1980)

* Sri Vidhya - Manidhan (1987)

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 8 16:08:02 2008.

Two amazing songs from DHARMADURAI!

Aan Enna Pen Enna

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TASaYPBlpM0&feature=related

Anna Enna Thambi Enna

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iC1CZFZajt8&feature=related

This movie itself is such a nice one, portraying an innocent elder brother's character, who's consistently misused by this younger ones, in spite of the Dad's repeated warnings!

Teaches a lot about sacrifice, surrenderence, and a lot of other qood qualities! Giving up your own life for the sake of others...

Such an intense movie, with an excellent performance from Thalaivar!

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 8 16:29:54 2008.

Mullum Malarum - This is one movie i'd been intending to revisit for a long time now.
Killer performance by Rajini Thumbs Up!

(my pick is not the climax scene but the scene when he goes "10 vayasu irukkumbodhe ungala kashtappaduthinadhilla" )
However, i found that the director sided with Rajini's call of things which i couldnt agree with.
All in all, no wonder why Rajini is proud of this!

Some excellent scenes from the movie...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5Vp8WTSbyQU

Cool

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 19:16:31 2008.

nanbar Bayin korikkaikku inanga, discussion innoolirrku thalla padugiradhu:

Mullum Malarum - This is one movie i'd been intending to revisit for a long time now. However, i found that the director sided with Rajini's call of things which i couldnt agree with.

Avarudhane protagonist? Avar paarvayile dhaane kadhai nagurudhu? Kaali is too coarse a character to be left alone. Without the director siding with him, the audience wouldn't be able to relate to him. The movie is supposedly based on a short story and I wonder what it was like!! Sirukadhaiyai muzhu padamaakka rombave thiramai vendum. Mahendran, the don of narration Not Worthy

(my pick is not the climax scene but the scene when he goes "10 vayasu irukkumbodhe ungala kashtappaduthinadhilla" )

Killer performance by Rajini Thumbs Up!

I have said this before and will say it again - the best for me is when he goes, "Ketta payan saar indha Kaali.." And of course the scene where he kalaachifies the nadhaswara goshti.. "vasinga saar, ayya vaasingayya, ada chi vaasingadaanaa.."

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 19:16:54 2008.

The "relating to" is well set up in the establishment scenes. It is not a first person narrative at all, though. The setting up happens just to ready the audience for what Kaaliyan (or the other characters) is/are about. A director can either go for a dispassionate depiction by just letting his characters unfold or he could take sides by BGM, or visual cues (not to mention the actors' reactions). I'm not suggesting that one form is necessarily better than the other, mind you.
The denouement is abrupt and forced - Kaali is right. Everybody else is wrong. And avaru dhayavula "pozhachu po" nu vittu kodukkaraaru. Well, from Kaali's POV its fine but it just kills the other characters in the movie in the climax. Its a set piece alright, but a manipulative one. Consistent-a illa.

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 8 19:21:08 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

nanbar Bayin korikkaikku inanga, discussion innoolirrku thalla padugiradhu:

Thanks man!

We need non-Rajini-fanatics to take part in our threads too...
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 19:30:02 2008.

kannannn wrote:

And of course the scene where he kalaachifies the nadhaswara goshti.. "vasinga saar, ayya vaasingayya, ada chi vaasingadaanaa.."

Thats a very important scene! (like there are unimportant scenes in his films!)
Mahendran is a master in giving us enough "case studies" so that we might have well informed opinions when its time for the "exams"
Superb characterization

From: kannannn on Fri Feb 8 19:40:48 2008.

Completely agree!! But isn't that what sets the movie apart? The audience know in their heart of hearts that Valli is going to return back to her brother ('Naanum en thangachiyum anaadhaya indha oorukku vandhom. Illaingala..'). But the setting is entirely different from what Kaali (and the audience are used to). The entire village has finally stood up to him, she has their backing and yet decides to defy them. All that in spite of knowing that her brother's huge ego will only ruin her. The elaborate sequences leading up to the climax nicely plays to setup the viewer for both disappointment (because she has probably made a wrong decision) and satisfaction (that her love for her brother afterall supercedes everthing). IMO, sacrificing the other characters was inevitable for such a climax - afterall the movie is about Valli and Kaali. The ancillary characters are just that - ancillary!! Having said that, the movie does end on a happy note - the villagers don't seem to mind being made to look like fools, as long as Kaali realises what is good for his sister.

From: kannannn on Fri Feb 8 19:49:04 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

Mahendran is a master in giving us enough "case studies" so that we might have well informed opinions when its time for the "exams"
Superb characterization

And then there is the other one: "Yemma, indha Angaayi indha pakkam vandhaala?"
"Haiyo, unakku yenda kalyanam, pondaati? Unakku pora vayusu, avalukku odura vayasu.."
"ooru mela pora saniyana nee dhaana en thalaila katti vecha.."
"Aamaada, unakku engada pochu arivu?"

Perhaps one of the first indications of Kaali's serious misjudgements..?

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 20:01:20 2008.

My grouse is not so much with the ending as it is with the reduction of all the characters (except Rajini and shoba) to caricatures in the climax.
If it were a first person narrative, it would have worked very well but it is not. In the very last scene, the way the crowd reacts is with guilt! That was the sore thumb for me. I totsally agree with you about the point you make - we all know she is going to return to her bro no mater what! However, that reaction of guilt... doesn't quite fit...

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 20:04:26 2008.

Mahendran is a master in giving us enough "case studies" so that we might have well informed opinions when its time for the "exams" Smile

Superb characterization

And then there is the other one: "Yemma, indha Angaayi indha pakkam vandhaala?"
"Haiyo, unakku yenda kalyanam, pondaati? Unakku pora vayusu, avalukku odura vayasu.."
"ooru mela pora saniyana nee dhaana en thalaila katti vecha.."
"Aamaada, unakku engada pochu arivu?"

Perhaps one of the first indications of Kaali's serious misjudgements..?

Superb catch

Didnt think of it that way before reading this

That dialogue was a superb commentary on society/human nature, deftly made (and shown subsequently) without ruffling any feathers...

From: kannannn on Fri Feb 8 20:37:53 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

That dialogue was a superb commentary on society/human nature, deftly made (and shown subsequently) without ruffling any feathers...

In fact, 'Fatafat' Jayalakshmi later alludes to this fact (arasal purasala oorula ellarukkum therinjirukku..). 'V. Aadai' Moorthy's portrayal of his character is one of my favourites: 'Adutha jenmathula naan un purushana porandhu, avan maligai kadai vechutta..?'

Aaha, udane thirumba padatha paarthaaganum.. Thanks for reminding
From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 22:59:57 2008.

EK*CR*I.. en kaNNulErunthu thanni thanni yA varudhu
From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 23:07:38 2008.

kannannn wrote:

And of course the scene where he kalaachifies the nadhaswara goshti.. "vasinga saar, ayya vaasingayya, ada chi vaasingadaanaa.."

The way he says, ennaaNNE avassoram before that The climax is one of the best ever in TF Industry because:
1. All the characters stay the same.. For eg, Rajini stays as an egoistic person.. no thirunthittaanga BS
2. Superb acting from Rajini and shoba
3. Mindboggling BGM
4. Signature-mahendran-last-frames
From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 23:41:46 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akbg1QAXbVA

One of my Fav songs.. Santhana Kaatre from Thanikattu raja...
From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 4:43:38 2008.

On muLLum malarum again,
avan senjathukku neenga senjathu sari dhaannE.. aamaaNNE ennaNNE senjaan?? This dialogue defines the *villagers*. I mean they are nothing but a bunch of jalras.. Another scene , ungaLa vechi naanga kAppAthuROm aNNE, Rajini goes, deii enthirichu pOngadA, kai pOnA ennadA?? sethAdA pOyitten and Mahendran ditching them in the climax doesnt look odd

And its really sad that sun/vijay/raj does not hold the rights for this movie.. the movie is not easily accessible to the fublic at all... I mean I have never seen MM being telecasted in satellite channels.. I saw it first on DD when Muthu was released. I was completely blown away.. Even Raj digital plus does not air this movie.. But they air duds like vaNakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyE and thaai meedhu sathiyam on a regular basis
From: thilak4life on Sat Feb 9 5:05:31 2008.

Yes, Kaali stays egoistic unlike Vidyasagar's transformation in Johnny for example. Though Kaali partly gives in. However, the best to my mind is Vijayan's characterization, the denouement, and the whole of the final part is tour-de-force, the director just "shows", you decipher the character.
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 14 1:38:05 2008.

Dharmathin Thalaivan - Thenmadhurai

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RUwlmDaqAGw

One of the best songs of Thalaivar, and from an awesome movie! This song is very close to my heart for a number of reasons...

* Talks abt an older brother's love for his younger brother, after raising him from a kid, and wanting to see him succeed in life!

* Talks abt a responsible man's love for his gal!

Thalaivar looking so handsome, and IR's gem music, is added bonus!
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 14 2:04:25 2008.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mFME0SScq-g&feature=related

Thalaivar's Stage Interview in Malaysia/Singapore!
From: Raikkonen on Fri Feb 15 1:50:28 2008.

Raagangal Pathinaaru --- Thillu Mullu
SPB & SS
Its just tremendous
From: NOV on Sun Feb 17 21:20:36 2008.

a rare pic from Rajni's wedding album...
From: NOV on Sun Feb 17 21:21:26 2008.

intimate moments
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 22 18:05:15 2008.

Two excellent songs from one of my all-time fav movies PANAKKAARAN!

Ullukkulla Chakkaravarthy

http://youtube.com/watch?v=d3KuH9ng3PM

Maratha Vachavan

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVVMzJIk8uk&feature=related
____________________________________________________

Both these songs give such great hope, especially if you're below a certain economic class, and are struggling to make it there, in life!
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Mar 7 17:59:03 2008.

WEEKLY POLL

Which is the best song from Mannan?

* Adikuthu Kuliru http://youtube.com/watch?v=fyPnn42dY4E

* Kumthalakadi Kumthalakadi http://youtube.com/watch?v=MFj266Ux82g

* Rajathi Rajan

* Amma Endru http://youtube.com/watch?v=1aF0eSl67jI

* Mannan Mannane

http://rajinifans.com/poll/cast.php
_____________________________________________________

Can't really select one from the above 5! I love all of them...
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 11 12:04:11 2008.

Weekly Poll

Who do you think the Best?

* Vettaiyan

* Ramanathan

* Parattai

* Prasad

* Rajini

* Chakravarthy

http://rajinifans.com/poll/cast.php
_____________________________________________________

Well, Vettaiyan - CM, Parattai - 16 V, Prasad - ??, Rajini - ??, Chakaravarthy - Netrikkan!

My choice obviously will be Chakravarthy!
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 11 12:06:51 2008.

Hmm, just came across this song accidentally on Youtube... But I remember hearing from a number of people that Thappu Thaalangal is one of Rajini's best performances... A KB movie that came in the late 70s! I havent seen this movie, but this song is cool!

என்னடா பொல்லாத வாழ்க்கை

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dg2DfK4aNLs

From: Devar Magan on Tue Mar 11 12:31:42 2008.

Weekly Poll

Who do you think the Best?

* Vettaiyan

* Ramanathan

* Parattai

* Prasad

* Rajini

* Chakravarthy

http://rajinifans.com/poll/cast.php
_____________________________________________________

Well, Vettaiyan - CM, Parattai - 16 V, Prasad - ??, Rajini - ??, Chakaravarthy - Netrikkan!

My choice obviously will be Chakravarthy! Cool

prasad -moondru mudichu..

i think rajini is from avargal

From: Murali Srinivas on Tue Mar 11 13:05:38 2008.

Bay,

Prasad - Moondru Mudichu

Ramanathan - Avargal

Rajini - Aadu Puli Aattam & Iraivan Kodutha Varam. ( A third film will also come if Anbulla Rajinikanth is also considered).

Regards
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 11 13:07:07 2008.

Thanks to both! Very handy info...

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 11 13:12:28 2008.

Bay,

Prasad - Moondru Mudichu

Ramanathan - Avargal

Rajini - Aadu Puli Aattam & Iraivan Kodutha Varam. ( A third film will also come if Anbulla Rajinikanth is also considered).

Regards

Mr. MS,

If it's not too much of an ask, could you share some of your experiences with Rajini with us here? I read almost all your posts in Sivaji thread, especially about your personal experiences with actors in the shooting spots, events, etc... So was always wondering why you havent shared any of that with Rajini, here in this HUB! Could be as simple as snapshots, if not lengthy posts... Very eager to read some of those...

Thanks in advance!

From: joe on Tue Mar 11 13:14:22 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

I read almost all your posts in Sivaji thread, especially about your personal experiences with actors in the shooting spots

Really?
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 11 13:15:09 2008.

joe wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

I read almost all your posts in Sivaji thread, especially about your personal experiences with actors in the shooting spots

Really?

Joe, No Digression in this thread, plssss...
From: joe on Tue Mar 11 13:17:55 2008.

Yes sir

From: Nerd on Tue Mar 11 13:19:19 2008.

Ramanathan is my choice. Chakravarthy comes a close second.. Split-second difference

From: Murali Srinivas on Tue Mar 11 13:51:27 2008.

Dear Bay,

I don't get what exactly you mean because I have not shared any personal experiences of mine with actors in the Hub because I have never done that. I don't know from where did you got this message. I used to write my experiences in the theatres where NT films were released. If some shooting spot info had come in, that would have been from what I have read. But thanks for inviting me.

Coming to Rajini, yes - definitely he is one of my favourites. In fact during the formative years of Rajini (1976 - 1980), I never missed the Opening shows of his films. A period where I transited from school to college. There had been many films like Avargal, Mullum Malarum, Thappu Thalangal, Aval Appadithan, Ninaithale Inikkum, Dharma Yudhham, 6-60, Johnny during those period which fascinated me. In fact I saw Johnny 5 times during it's release time.

Even after this I continued to watch Rajini (Here I should say in both Kamal and Rajini, other than liking their individuality, I was just trying to trace the " Sivaji" in them.) Two films (or rather two scenes) that immediately come to my mind are the scene in Thambikku endha Ooru when he would react on seeing a snake. Second is from Nallavanukku Nallavan when he would advise Thulasi when she would fight with Radhika.

The last Rajini movie I saw on the opening show was "Thalapathy" on the Deepavali day of 1991 (Nov 5th) at Madurai Saraswathi.

I go through almost all threads but I don't post in many because of one factor. Time constraint. I am not software guy and I am in front end sales. So time is the main reason and I restrict myself to NT thread. Would love to post atleast in Kamal and Rajini threads. Let's see how it works out.

Regards

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 11 13:55:22 2008.

Dear Bay,

I don't get what exactly you mean because I have not shared any personal experiences of mine with actors in the Hub because I have never done that. I don't know from where did you got this message. I used to write my experiences in the theatres where NT films were released. If some shooting spot info had come in, that would have been from what I have read. But thanks for inviting me.

Regards

Oh I'm Sorry, I guess I worded it wrong! I didnt really mean "personal" experiences... I meant your moments at the shooting spots with these actors!

Thanks a lot for sharing your perspective as a fan of Rajini... How about some conversations in the shooting spots or events?

From: Ramakrishna on Tue Mar 11 13:55:54 2008.

Weekly Poll

Who do you think the Best?

* Vettaiyan

* Ramanathan

* Parattai

* Prasad

* Rajini

* Chakravarthy

http://rajinifans.com/poll/cast.php

_____________________________________________________

Well, Vettaiyan - CM, Parattai - 16 V, Prasad - ??, Rajini - ??, Chakaravarthy - Netrikkan!

My choice obviously will be Chakravarthy! Cool

Ramanathan is my choice. Chakravarthy comes a close second.. Split-second difference Laughing

Ramanathan - which movie?

From: ajithfederer on Tue Mar 11 14:07:14 2008.

Its rajinis character name in Avargal (?), I think
From: Murali Srinivas on Tue Mar 11 14:11:11 2008.

Bay,

I have never visited any shooting spots either at the studio or outdoors. I have absolute Zero interaction with stars. In fact the only time I have seen Rajini in person was in 1979 March when he came to Madurai to attend the function organised to facilitate NT for completing 200 movies. As for as meeting and talking to stars, I have only the following experiences

1. Kamal - Met and talked - way back in 1976 at Madurai

2. Prabhu - Last year (2007) during NT's Ninaivu Naal

3. Arjun - Last year - Official.

Regards

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 11 14:18:18 2008.

Bay,

I have never visited any shooting spots either at the studio or outdoors. I have absolute Zero interaction with stars. In fact the only time I have seen Rajini in person was in 1979 March when he came to Madurai to attend the function organised to facilitate NT for completing 200 movies. As for as meeting and talking to stars, I have only the following experiences

1. Kamal - Met and talked - way back in 1976 at Madurai

2. Prabhu - Last year (2007) during NT's Ninaivu Naal

3. Arjun - Last year - Official.

Regards

OK, thanks again Mr. Srinivas!

Keep coming up with more of your posts in these threads just like in Sivaji thread, whenever you get a chance...

From: Nerd on Tue Mar 11 22:01:05 2008.

I go through almost all threads but I don't post in many because of one factor. Time constraint. I am not software guy and I am in front end sales. So time is the main reason

idhu konjam over-u

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Mar 12 14:14:34 2008.

Rajini & Sridevi in Johnny -- Romance

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SO8O5qInUsk&feature=related

What a beautiful scene! Some of the things that struck me at once...

* The way friendship becomes love

* The way the gal proposes her love

* The way the gal falls in love in the first place, just for the person that the guy is, and not fully knowing his past/background

* The way the guy is honest about not being in a situation ready to get married, or explain it, in spite his love for the gal as well

* The way the gal cracks down, and mentions she wouldnt say this to any other guy till she dies

* The way the guy turns around seeing the gal cry, and accepting her love

What an amazing performance from both Rajini and SriDevi as well!
From: ajithfederer on Wed Mar 12 15:39:24 2008.

Thats one of my favorites
From: Nerd on Wed Mar 12 23:48:11 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Rajini & Sridevi in Johnny -- Romance

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SO8O5qInUsk&feature=related

One of my most favorite scenes ever.. In fact after thaLapathi Johnny is the movie I have seen the most number of times
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Mar 13 18:32:59 2008.

NAAN SIGAPPU MANITHAN (1985)!

One of my favorite movies of Thalaiver that I can watch any number of times without little boredom... Watched it as a kid, and so could remember only a couple of things that happened in the theatre...

* I guess K.Bhagyaraj was a very popular hero as well during that time, so when Rajini and him appear in a photo with a 'Vanakkam' pose before the start of the movie, the whistles and applauds in the theatre were amazing!

* The scene where an oldie gets beaten up in a subway by the baddies, Thalaiver will be shown walking down the staircase with only his black shoes visible first, and then slowly his body will be shown... The crowd went nuts during that scene!

I could see the whole movie and fully understand it only when I watched it on TV sometime later than the release. But Gosh, I loved the way the soft guy becomes a hardcore serial killer for a good cause. The first Robinhood kind of role we can say I guess, though Thalaiver was known for his action-hero and rags-to-riches roles in the 80s!

I just love Thalaiver when he plays these hardcore action roles, beating up the bad-guys. No glorification or hero-worship, but just a larger-than-life role very well played! And his looks and youth will suit that role like a 'T'. Everytime he goes to kill a bad guy, the BGM that IR gives will make anybody want that killing to happen soon, cos such is the rush of emotions that come out!

The role that K. Bhagyaraj plays comes in as a comic breather to an otherwise intense action subject! And he is the king of such roles easily... The movie has a good action subject, fast screenplay (especially the 2nd half), some comic moments (KB and Senthil), romance (beautiful Ambika), a lot of sentiments (Mom, brother, sister, etc - in fact the core of the movie), that make it a complete package!

I guess the Theme itself is SA Chandrasekhar's favorite, especially when the ruling party is not DMK. Brings to light all the injustice that happens in the society, with some brutal rapes, murders, etc. It's interesting how he tied that Theme of his with an action movie, and made Rajini fit into it. And the songs, needless to say, were excellent, with a couple of melodies, an item number (which I love, because it comes right after Thalaivar becomes a killer with a rocking BGM and then the song), and two societal ones that go well with the Theme of the movie!

Video of a couple of Songs...

Penmaane Sangeetham Paadavaa

http://youtube.com/watch?v=I-V9ARAWW2E

Venmegam Vinnil Nindru

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m53zs6maJwM

Audio of all the Songs...

http://ww.smashits.com/music/tamil/songs/2675/naan-sigappu-manithan.html

Was checking to see if this movie was available online or at least a few scenes on Youtube or anywhere else! Couldnt find any (even in Rajinifans.com Video section), except the above two songs... If any other Thalaiver fan comes across any video from this movie, please share it with us!
From: Nerd on Thu Mar 13 20:31:11 2008.

Bay, NSM is one of my favorites as well. Particularly love the encounters between Bhagyaraj and Thalaivar in the second half
From: Raikkonen on Fri Mar 14 4:45:06 2008.

Penmane is great..
From: sriranga on Fri Mar 14 8:01:47 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Bay, NSM is one of my favorites as well. Particularly love the encounters between Bhagyaraj and Thalaivar in the second half

NSM, the first thalaivar movie that was released in brand new sri brindha theatre.
i think, the morning show was mic mohan's udhaya geetham.
From: rangan_08 on Fri Mar 14 8:18:43 2008.

sriranga wrote:

NSM, the first thalaivar movie that was released in brand new sri brindha theatre.
i think, the morning show was mic mohan's udhaya geetham.

It was also released in Abirami alongwith Kaakkichattai. 2 padamum house-fulla pogum. Great times....

As u said, later on Brinda went on to release almost all of Rajni's hit films including Annamalai & Baasha...

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Mar 14 12:09:16 2008.

NSM is one of my favorites as well. Particularly love the encounters between Bhagyaraj and Thalaivar in the second half Cool

Bay,

NSM, the first thalaivar movie that was released in brand new sri brindha theatre.
i think, the morning show was mic mohan's udhaya geetham.

Naan Sikappu Manithan

100 days

Midland, Sangam, SriBrinda, AVM Rajeswari

Rangan, I'm not sure abt Abirami! I remember watching it in Sangam...

http://rajinifans.com/boxoffice/boxoffice.php

From: omega on Sat Mar 15 14:12:13 2008.

NSM, was really a different movie during that period.
SS looks in different blazers were just awsome. I just love the scene were he utters the lines from Geethai in classroom. Simply superb. The way the background score syncs with the scene is a treat on any day to watch. Yes, Venmegam song is one of the song, I hear quite often even these days (no wonder, I have couple of younger sisters!!).
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 18 14:14:44 2008.

Got to see the NSM movie again on Saturday evening with my friends... Had a blast!

Listening to SIVAJI songs after heq a long time... Ultra-cool! Takes me back to last Spring/Summer seasons... So much fun!

From: ajithfederer on Tue Mar 18 14:25:17 2008.

Got to see the NSM movie again on Saturday evening with my friends... Had a blast! Cool

Listening to SIVAJI songs after heq a long time... Ultra-cool! Takes me back to last Spring/Summer seasons... So much fun! Very Happy

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 18 14:28:03 2008.

Got to see the NSM movie again on Saturday evening with my friends... Had a blast! Cool

Listening to SIVAJI songs after heq a long time... Ultra-cool! Takes me back to last Spring/Summer seasons... So much fun! Very Happy

I couldnt find the any links online except those two songs on Youtube, that I had posted earlier! So we had to rent the DVD and watch it over the weekend...

From: ajithfederer on Tue Mar 18 14:33:40 2008.

thanks

Got to see the NSM movie again on Saturday evening with my friends... Had a blast! Cool

Listening to SIVAJI songs after heq a long time... Ultra-cool! Takes me back to last Spring/Summer seasons... So much fun! Very Happy

I couldnt find the any links online except those two songs on Youtube, that I had posted earlier! So we had to rent the DVD and watch it over the weekend... Embarassed

From: Nerd on Wed Mar 19 22:49:43 2008.

Got to see the NSM movie again on Saturday evening with my friends... Had a blast! Cool

Listening to SIVAJI songs after heq a long time... Ultra-cool! Takes me back to last Spring/Summer seasons... So much fun! Very Happy

http://www.techsatish.com/2007/08/naan-sigapu-manithan-tamil-movie.html
12 parts, each one is ~300 MB.. DVD Rip.. I will pass Embarassed

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Mar 20 13:06:12 2008.

Got to see the NSM movie again on Saturday evening with my friends... Had a blast! Cool

Listening to SIVAJI songs after heq a long time... Ultra-cool! Takes me back to last Spring/Summer seasons... So much fun! Very Happy

http://www.techsatish.com/2007/08/naan-sigapu-manithan-tamil-movie.html
12 parts, each one is ~300 MB.. DVD Rip.. I will pass Embarassed

Thanks a Million dude! Was missing the online links for this movie all this time... Now I can watch it anytime!

From: ajithfederer on Thu Mar 20 15:10:43 2008.

Got to see the NSM movie again on Saturday evening with my friends... Had a blast! Cool

Listening to SIVAJI songs after heq a long time... Ultra-cool! Takes me back to last Spring/Summer seasons... So much fun! Very Happy

http://www.techsatish.com/2007/08/naan-sigapu-manithan-tamil-movie.html
12 parts, each one is ~300 MB.. DVD Rip.. I will pass Embarassed

Thanks a Million dude! Was missing the online links for this movie all this time... Now I can watch it anytime!

Not Worthy

From: Nerd on Wed Mar 26 22:58:34 2008.

The famous bAbA scene (The *walk* after the CM-car-incident)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQUjosgihCk&feature=related
indha scene mudinja udanE oru 3-4 times theater-a vittu veLiya pOyirukkEn

From: omega on Thu Mar 27 1:31:46 2008.

The famous bAbA scene (The *walk* after the CM-car-incident)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQUjosgihCk&feature=related
indha scene mudinja udanE oru 3-4 times theater-a vittu veLiya pOyirukkEn Embarassed

BABA, theatrela 3-4 times?? Theivamee

One film, I couldn't stand beyond Thalaivar's intro!!
Anyway have seen couple of times in SUN TV (seemed much better than the opening day @ Atlanta).

Ungalukku porumai romba jaasthy.....

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Mar 27 11:51:49 2008.

Nerd, thanks for bringing up BABA! It's gonna be a little hard to share about this movie...

Anyways, one of my favorite scenes from the less favorite movie...

Rajni's Baba Advice about Love & Marriage

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ezP7abHz7RI

"Enna petha Thaai-kaaga naan uzhacha, athulla oru artham irrukku! Engirintho vantha evangalukkaaga naan ethuku ozhaikanum?"

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Mar 27 12:15:37 2008.

One film, I couldn't stand beyond Thalaivar's intro!!
Anyway have seen couple of times in SUN TV (seemed much better than the opening day @ Atlanta).

Ungalukku porumai romba jaasthy.....

BABA, theatrela 3-4 times?? Theivamee Not Worthy

I only saw this movie once in theatre! In fact, prolly the only recent Thalaiver movie that I watched just once... First Day Evening Show here in the Bay Area (Aug 2002), with heq a lot of expectations! But hated it to the core though... Couldnt stand it! Was terribly disappointed... Made a very bad review on Rajinifans.com! Bla Bla Bla...

But I liked it better watching on DVD! Not that it's a good movie or better... But it was standable the 2nd time, cos by then there was absolutely no hype or hoopla, but rather a relaxed frame of mind!

From: Nerd on Thu Mar 27 20:21:46 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Nerd, thanks for bringing up BABA! It's gonna be a little hard to share about this movie...

I can actually write pages! I have seen Baba 10 times in theaters. Thrice in trichy, once in the USA and 6 times in thanjavur The *hype factor* was unbelievable.
1. aanandha vikatan carried a baba special every week until the movie's release (bAbA pakkam). I don't think that this has happened for any other movie so far. There were at least 20 issues.
2. Baba's audio cassette was sold only to those who booked in advance on the first day. Again a first-timer (and the only occasion )
3. At least 15 theaters all over TN were renovated to celebrate baba.
4. The movie released after padayappA, which was the biggest blockbuster ever in TF history.
5. Thalaivar announcing that bAbA will be his last, if it succeeds
6. Suresh krishna directing thalaivar, after bAtshA

More about the movie later..
From: omega on Thu Mar 27 21:21:32 2008.

Nerd,

I agree everything that you had said about BABA.
Yes, the hype & excitement prior to the movie release was way bigger than any other movie till then. But, as I said, it was more than the movie itself, the way Thalaivar looked, turned it off. I mean I have disliked movies like NON (Nattukkoru Nallavan), Pandian & Adhisayapiravi (on the first day in theatre) but none was as bad as BABA for me. I couldn't just recover after Thalaivar's introduction on the only one time that I had watched it in theatre.
His dialogue (one the main reasons that I love him) was way off & it almost looked like, he forgot how to perform. It was not just me, I could see more worried faces around in the theatre. Never felt so let down ever.
From: Nerd on Thu Mar 27 21:35:23 2008.

Omega, I never said that I liked the movie. It was bad.... . But I enjoyed the movie-watching-experience. I was crazy then. I mean I even saw thalaivar's (!!) aaNdavan twice. Many of you may not know if a movie by that name exists
From: omega on Thu Mar 27 22:22:23 2008.

Read the first snippet,

http://www.dailythanthi.com/magazines/veli_snippets.htm

From: sarna_blr on Fri Mar 28 0:37:08 2008.

Omega, I never said that I liked the movie. It was bad.... . But I enjoyed the movie-watching-experience. I was crazy then. I mean I even saw thalaivar's (!!) aaNdavan twice. Many of you may not know if a movie by that name exists Laughing

Yes I have heard it...the one song from the movie..

வழிவிடு வழிவிடு வழிவிடு ஆண்டவனே
வரம்கொடு வரம்கொடு வரம்கொடு ஆண்டவனே
ஏன் புலித்தோலை உடுத்தாய்...
ஏன் பாம்பொன்று அனிந்தாய்....

in between one line will come like this...

கருப்பு நிலக்கரியை வைரம் என்றாயே...

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Mar 28 12:00:57 2008.

The biggest minus in BABA was the fact that everything was so surreal, and Rajini was just playing the "Superstar" more than a character in the movie... There was hardly any story! The screenplay was boring! The stunts were cartoonish! The songs were good, but Thalaiver looked really bad...

Like Nerd said, the expectations were skyhigh like any Rajini movie, but mainly because it was Suresh Krishna, ppl were expecting a BAASHA, while this one was just the opposite!

Right from the word go, I was hoping there would be something in the movie, but it was just intro, stunts, comedy, songs, etc. Then the story was starting to show itself, but it was soo surreal - going to Himalayas, getting some varams, etc. The second half dint have much to offer either... It got a little interesting with the Politician's interference at the end, but got over too soon!

From: ajithfederer on Sun Mar 30 14:34:05 2008.

From his posts and video uploads elsewhere the youtube video owner arunsrid looks like a rajini fan. Cool

.
PS: Yeah i know this is a no-brainer but still wanted to convey the message Razz

PS2: He is the one who has uploaded some good/great kamal videos as well Not Worthy

From: raaja_rasigan on Thu Apr 3 3:04:46 2008.

From: dell_gt on Sun Mar 30 23:01:24 2008.

guys u noe what... i like baba ... i watch fdfs(noon show) and another show at night :)same day .. if they show in sun tv.. i wont miss it...

Quote:

The famous bAbA scene (The *walk* after the CM-car-incident)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQUjosgihCk&feature=related

after this scene one guy shout "macha inthe nadaike padam 100 nalu odem"... Superstar great
From: Nerd on Mon Mar 31 20:00:59 2008.

Bay, spot on!
The intro was a major let-down, actually I liked Gounder's intro better But it was very much watchable till the volley-ball fight Now I don't know which one is worse, that one or the BOSS drive-in-theater fight..

Then it was a little interesting thanks mainly to Gounder and the ippOvE vara sonnArubA scenes Interestingly the ippOvE vara sonnAru was inherited from muLLum malarum.

As soon as the kites started flying, the theater became dead and I am talking about a FDFS.. And when the muthirai maaRiduchu scenes came in the second half everyone was visibly pissed. And the mindblowing climax was the perfect icing on the cake The ONLY scene after the CM-car-scene which was welcomed with some noise was the yaaru andha thayir-chatti thalayanaa scene

Anyway my favorite scenes:
1. The padayappa scene
2. The CM-car scene
3. The Manisha-thalaivar (oru katta vERagula venthuttu pOgalaam) scene
4. The kichi kichi thA song
5. ALL the scenes in which Gounder appeared
6. Talking about the songs (just the songs), I love all the songs. I still listen to almost all the songs and I don't listen to Muthu/padayappa/sivaji *that* frequently. Baba rap

Feddy: That guy arun is a HUGE goundamaNi fan
Dell_gt: Thank you for sharing about bAbA
From: ajithfederer on Mon Mar 31 20:26:09 2008.

Nerd, I told that he is a rajini fan based on his youtube comments and his titling of rajni youtube videos(addressing him as thalaivar)
PS: Yes he is a gounder fan just like u and me

Nerd wrote:

Feddy: That guy arun is a HUGE goundamaNi fan
Dell_gt: Thank you for sharing about bAbA
From: Nerd on Wed Apr 2 23:24:36 2008.

Perhaps the LOUDEST intro for thalaivar, EVER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9-CiqRj_yM&feature=related - bAtshA

bAtshA is every thalaivar fan's favorite. The uLLE pO scene and the medical college scenes are never boring to watch

Perhaps the LOUDEST intro for thalaivar, EVER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9-CiqRj_yM&feature=related - bAtshA

bAtshA is every thalaivar fan's favorite. The uLLE pO scene and the medical college scenes are never boring to watch Cool

whenever they show Batsha in sun tv / k tv.. I make sure not to miss those 2 scenes & some scenes with Raghuvaran

From: sarna_blr on Thu Apr 3 3:25:52 2008.

raaja_rasigan wrote:

whenever they show Batsha in sun tv / k tv.. I make sure not to miss those 2 scenes & some scenes with Raghuvaran

especially those flash scenes with raguvaran...

From: CEDYBLUE on Fri Apr 4 4:08:36 2008.

i think his performance in movies like mappillai, panakaran, kodi parakuthu, rajathi raja, raja chinna roja and movies about this period were amazing! it had everything....style, comedy, looks, dialogues, everything.......so many favorite scenes.....

From: Raikkonen on Fri Apr 4 9:51:23 2008.

CEDYBLUE wrote:

i think his performance in movies like mappillai, panakaran, kodi parakuthu, rajathi raja, raja chinna roja and movies about this period were amazing! it had everything....style, comedy, looks, dialogues, everything.......so many favorite scenes..... Very Happy

You're dead right..
i loved most of Rajni's 80's movies, most of them had similar stories, but they were glorious.. Padikkatavan, Mappillai, Morattu Kaalai, Johnny just to name a few..

From: sriranga on Sat Apr 12 13:04:28 2008.

muthu

oruvan oruvan muthalali

IMO, best intro for thalaivar

ARR, Vairamuthu, KSR
From: Nerd on Wed Apr 16 0:05:16 2008.

Awesome video from Muthu: Both the vidukathayaa songs back-to-back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVIDGa7z8rQ&feature=related
Thalaivar's acting
His expressions are awesome especially if he plays his age. Scenes in Muthu/Padayappa/ANNAmalai are classic examples. The old-Rajini is my favorite character in Muthu
From: HBK on Wed Apr 16 0:30:42 2008.

i watched pattondru ketten by Satyaraj last week.. he praised Rajni and mentioned that his favorite Rajni song is "oorai terinjikitten' from padikkatavan.
From: omega on Wed Apr 16 5:01:20 2008.

HBK wrote:

i watched pattondru ketten by Satyaraj last week.. he praised Rajni and mentioned that his favorite Rajni song is "oorai terinjikitten' from padikkatavan.

I am not surprised.

From: Raghu on Wed Apr 16 5:16:48 2008.

Awesome video from Muthu: Both the vidukathayaa songs back-to-back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVIDGa7z8rQ&feature=related
Thalaivar's acting Thumbs Up!

His expressions are awesome especially if he plays his age. [b]Scenes in Muthu/[/b]Padayappa/ANNAmalai are classic examples. The old-Rajini is my favorite character in Muthu Cool

Yes, this is SS at his PHILOSOPHICAL SARCASTIC at HIS BEST, esp in that scene, when he will ask, 'Unga ejamani amma enga' and Senthil will say, avanga koyiluku poi irukanga saami kumbida..' and Rajni with an AWSOME SARCASTIC way would point out a pillaiyar statue and say 'aPpa ivaru yaru ' and clap his hands, EXCELLENT by the ONE & SS of INdia

i LOVED THAT OLD RAJNI sir in Muthu

From: Raghu on Wed Apr 16 5:18:45 2008.

sriranga wrote:

muthu

oruvan oruvan muthalali

IMO, best intro for thalaivar

ARR, Vairamuthu, KSR

oi, what about DR.SPB??????????
From: sriranga on Wed Apr 16 5:28:26 2008.

Raghu wrote:

sriranga wrote:

muthu

oruvan oruvan muthalali

IMO, best intro for thalaivar

ARR, Vairamuthu, KSR

oi, what about DR.SPB??????????

Rajni intro song-na spb illamaya? ( samaalichitten)

From: Raghu on Wed Apr 16 5:48:09 2008.

From: Nerd on Wed Apr 16 23:23:44 2008.

muthu

oruvan oruvan muthalali

IMO, best intro for thalaivar

ARR, Vairamuthu, KSR Clap

oi, what about DR.SPB?????????? Twisted Evil

Rajni intro song-na spb illamaya? Wink

( samaalichitten)

ah AdHu

Not only that scene, all the scenes involving that charcter were beautiful. From the gethu and lavishness of a billionaire to the simplicity of a street-dweller Rajini would have played the role with such ease

In fact, all his *old-age* roles have been outstanding:
1. Nallavanukku nallavan
2. Annamalai
3. 6 to 60
4. engEyO kEtta kural
5. NetrikkaN
6. Muthu
7. Padayappa
8. Sri Raghavendra

Did I miss any...

From: villan007 on Wed Apr 16 23:31:00 2008.

AruNachalam !
From: Nerd on Wed Apr 16 23:33:48 2008.

adhula oru scene dhaan varuvaaru, adhuvum veedeotap.. so rejeted
From: directhit on Wed Apr 16 23:49:14 2008.

Nerd wrote:

adhula oru scene dhaan varuvaaru, adhuvum veedeotap.. so rejeted
reminds me of gentleman scene - this export quality - no rejected

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Thu Apr 17 2:45:56 2008.

In fact, all his *old-age* roles have been outstanding:
1. Nallavanukku nallavan
2. Annamalai
3. 6 to 60
4. engEyO kEtta kural
5. NetrikkaN
6. Muthu
7. Padayappa
8. Sri Raghavendra

Did I miss any... Smile

Old age-a vida oru vidha matured acting-nu sollalaam like Mullum Malarum, Kai Kodukkum Kai

From: Raghu on Thu Apr 17 5:25:04 2008.

correct, i Loved street-dweller SS more than anything,full of 'Nakkals' about the philosophy of life

From: Raghu on Thu Apr 17 5:26:15 2008.

what about the aged bro role in dharmadurai??
From: Morning Glory on Fri May 2 23:55:07 2008.

Beautiful Rajini and Amala song

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R1aeX9Pbc1I
From: Nerd on Sat May 3 2:42:58 2008.

Morning Glory wrote:

Beautiful Rajini and Amala song

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R1aeX9Pbc1I

I think Maddy or someone already mentioned about it.. The relationship b/w BR and his MDs.. Even Hamsalekha has given mindblowing melodies to BR.. But the videos of BR's songs leave a lot to be desired
From: Nerd on Sat Jun 7 1:43:34 2008.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5241/platinumbatshags5.jpg
BatshA-platinum disc on its FIRST DAY of release

Only tamizh movie to achieve this feat so far (Not sure if KKKK achieved it in the first day, first week for sure )
From: Scale on Sat Jun 7 12:28:55 2008.

Nanba Nerdy,

ennala idha jeernikkave mudiyala. tamizhisai ulagin Mummoorthigal padaikkadha maperum saadhanai athu . (ninaithaale inikkum....., mudhal mariyadhai......, atleast thalapathy........ thiruda thiruda )

If someone says that Deva had sold only one million copies (both cassettes & CD's accumulated) I will not refute in anyway. And this "basha" the soundtrack/album will not even feature in my Top 1000 Tamil film albums.

NOM!
From: Nerd on Sat Jun 7 12:40:52 2008.

Scale naNbA,
Your post is in very bad taste.. I am sure it will be deleted in a few hours but I would want to state some FACTS here.
1. May be you don't know the hype surrounding batshA, the movie after the mega-blockbuster annamalai.
2. Deva was a force to reckon with in the late 80s/early 90s with tons of superhit songs, a FACT which can't be denied.
3. Rajini was at his peak at that time (even politically). His interview in DD at that time was witnessed by maximum number of people ever for a TV show in India.
4. bAtshA was in the news for a long time and rajini had the most number of fans ever in his career at that time (registered legally)
5. If Rajini wants to *make* a platinum disc he could have very well done that for CM/Baba/sivaji etcc.., in the first day itself.. why ONLYYYYYYYYYY bAtshA??
6. I for one know that its TRUE coz both my brothers were very active in *field-work* if you know what that means.
7. I was also part of field-work when I grew up and in our weekly meetings this is what we used to discuss with OLD kumudam/AV stills/interviews/reviews BO news on thalaivar movies..

ENUF said
From: Nerd on Sat Jun 7 12:45:58 2008.

But I also know that (not 100% sure) thaLapathy, rajaathi raja also achieved the same feet. But batshA's record (FIRST DAY) can't be denied. Period.

ThaLapthi must have been the most sold pre-ARR-Rajini soundtrack..
From: Nerd on Sat Jun 7 12:50:09 2008.

-deleted by self-
From: Scale on Sat Jun 7 12:57:53 2008.

Nerdy,

I didnt mean to belittle you or anyone. I have read some of your posts recently and try to imitate it. remba yosichi potta post adhu thats why i put an accronym 'NOM - No Offence meant'

Thalapathy is my all time IR-Rajni favourite and it got a overwhelming response both music and sales wise on the first day itself. Shud be same for Guna as well since both released together. Since this is officially published I will it take it for records. Thanks for posting!
From: Scale on Sat Jun 7 13:01:28 2008.

cool down nerdy

Post edited : :bye:
From: Nerd on Sat Jun 7 13:05:58 2008.

Common scale, i did not twist the names of people who have hardcore fans in this section

Anyway thanks for the understanding
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jun 7 13:55:44 2008.

weather this record is acheivable by others or not, i dunno why for each and every rajini product coming for sale, rajnifans are tying the rajni tag with it. be it an audio, poster, magazine\paper sales, local politics, election which happens in other state( !!!! )

are his fans having the attitude that whatever rajini touches becomes gold??!! if that becomes a point, then there are lot of chances for erroneous data.

the popularity he has and the reaping success he is getting are enuf to say his BO pull\popularity rite?
From: Nerd on Sat Jun 7 14:24:51 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

what so gr8 for an audio sale of an bit old movie.

Why do we even discuss old movies? They were proven to be good/bad hit/flop already right We should just conentrate on movies that are yet to release, going by your logic
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jun 7 14:27:49 2008.

ok, you found one bug and i already made the fix
From: Nerd on Sat Jun 7 14:30:21 2008.

I feel your *code* does not meet my standards, so I quit
Just kidding..

I did not post that to prove anything here. There was a discussion in rajinifans.com about bAtshA and someone uploaded this old paper cutting yesterday. Thats that..
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jun 7 14:31:58 2008.

ogay ogay
From: Nerd on Sun Jun 8 12:53:38 2008.

bAtshA was re-released for the umpteenth time last month in about four screens and the response was mindblowing.. Perhaps the most re-released rajini movie ever. It ran for about 75 days in Trichy ramakrishna in its re-release (immediately after it was taken off from ramba), a record which is yet to be broken.
From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Jun 8 13:32:06 2008.

Saw parts of Thillu Mullu again today. Laughter-fest !

Mr.Sriram....
From: Vivasaayi on Sun Jun 8 13:38:57 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Saw parts of Thillu Mullu again today. Laughter-fest !

Mr.Sriram....

idhu veedilla aashramam

avan college timela football teamoda subsitute playerda

visu
From: Vivasaayi on Sun Jun 8 13:44:43 2008.

thangai:neenga sevapu avunga maaniram
avunga konjam uyaram,paruman

sowkar:enna azhaga note pannirukeenga...neenga butisaali

thengai:illaati indha ulagathula namala yemathiduvangama
From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Jun 8 13:45:36 2008.

Muruga, nallavangaLai yen pA sOdhikkure ?
avan uNmaiyAvE nANayamAna payyan. avanga ammAvukku EdhAvadhu aachu...unnai naan thiruththaNikku vandhu thittuvEn

Next shot: Rajini playing the pipe
From: ajithfederer on Sun Jun 8 13:47:03 2008.

Rajini To Madhavi when he first meets her in her house for teaching meesik

No no no no no......Enaku eppovume meesai irundadhu illai
From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Jun 8 13:53:37 2008.

I have seen the Hindi original starring Amol Palekar, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It is quite funny in a mild way but Thillu Mullu - KB + Visu - just take it to another level.

Rajini is a riot:

(sic)
Thengai: naan sambalathai chandra-kitta dhaan kuduppEn
Rajini: (angrily)...idhu dhaan bouregouise mentality

From: Vivasaayi on Sun Jun 8 13:54:32 2008.

I have seen the Hindi original starring Amol Palekar, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It is quite funny in a mild way but Thillu Mullu - KB + Visu - just take it to another level.

Rajini is a riot:

(sic)
Thengai: naan sambalathai chandra-kitta dhaan kuduppEn
Rajini: (angrily)...idhu dhaan bouregouise mentality
ROTFL

nagesh:ippallam musica naanga podradhilla...theatrela indha scenela makkalae vaasikiranga...newwave

From: Thirumaran on Tue Jun 10 6:38:14 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

thangai:neenga sevapu avunga maaniram
avunga konjam uyaram,paruman

sowkar:enna azhaga note pannirukeenga...neenga butisaali

thengai:illaati indha ulagathula namala yemathiduvangama Laughing

From: Shakthiprabha. on Tue Jun 10 6:41:35 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

thangai:neenga sevapu avunga maaniram
avunga konjam uyaram,paruman

sowkar:enna azhaga note pannirukeenga...neenga butisaali

thengai:illaati indha ulagathula namala yemathiduvangama Laughing

Sowcar janaki's asattu sirippu would add crown to the scene

From: rangan_08 on Tue Jun 10 7:55:18 2008.

Padikkadhavan is one among Rajni's best, I would say.

Though Rajni was exemplary in the entire film, I've noticed an interesting aspect in his performance which is quite appreciable.

In all the scenes with NT, he showed great respect both in his body language & expression-wise as well. He would maintain a low key in his voice while conversing with NT.

I couldn't resist but comparing it with Devar Magan. Both of them showed equal amount of respect to NT in their own ways, which was really a treat for NT, Kamal & Rajni fans.

From: omega on Tue Jun 10 8:10:48 2008.

rangan_08 wrote:

Padikkadhavan is one among Rajni's best, I would say.

Though Rajni was exemplary in the entire film, I've noticed an interesting aspect in his performance which is quite appreciable.

In all the scenes with NT, he showed great respect both in his body language & expression-wise as well. He would maintain a low key in his voice while conversing with NT.

I couldn't resist but comparing it with Devar Magan. Both of them showed equal amount of respect to NT in their own ways, which was really a treat for NT, Kamal & Rajni fans.

True. You could see that even in Padayappa. The only scene in Padayappa where he crosses is upon insistance from NT (NT requesting SS to do his stylish salute).

Padikkathavan had some bad dubbing by SS. The whole dubbing was rushed in the last hour to make the movie release for Diwali. Some portions were dubbed while SS had cold. His makeup too was less desirable (relatively speaking). I like Oru Koottu kizhiyaha, Oora therinjukittaen & Sodi kizhiyenge songs from the movie too.

From: Raikkonen on Tue Jun 10 8:18:04 2008.

padikatavan is great, agreed.

i have seen many people calling Oorai terinjikitten (vairamuthu, satyraaj) as their fav Rajni song. The song is just too good..
From: Thirumaran on Tue Jun 10 8:18:26 2008.

rangan_08 wrote:

Padikkadhavan is one among Rajni's best, I would say.

True. For me too.

Whenever i come across the movie i will definitely watch, especially the scenes of Rajini with Shivaji are very nicely made
From: Raikkonen on Tue Jun 10 8:27:00 2008.

my fav scene is when rajni gives money to his brother. very touching
From: rangan_08 on Tue Jun 10 8:39:29 2008.

omega wrote:

Padikkathavan had some bad dubbing by SS. The whole dubbing was rushed in the last hour to make the movie release for Diwali. Some portions were dubbed while SS had cold.

Absolutely. Especially during the initial comedy scenes with Ambika. Pad...is an unforgettable film for me. I watched it in Albert theatre with packed audience and it was fun & frolic all the way. OOraTheinGikitteN songla theatre chumma adhirumla....
From: tamizharasan on Tue Jun 10 18:02:36 2008.

Padikaathavan is one the cleanest entertainer Rajini acted. Good acting, good comedy, good sentiments and good fights also.
From: ajithfederer on Tue Jun 10 18:18:29 2008.

Yes padikadhavan is easily one among Rajni's best movies !!!
From: tamizharasan on Tue Jun 10 18:20:44 2008.

ajithfederer wrote:

Yes padikadhavan is easily one among Rajni's best movies !!!

do you live in philadelphia? Where in philadelphia? I used to live there for several years.

From: ajithfederer on Tue Jun 10 18:50:26 2008.

City line avenue, philadelphia
Rolling Eyes

tamizharasan wrote:

Yes padikadhavan is easily one among Rajni's best movies !!!

do you live in philadelphia? Where in philadelphia? I used to live there for several years.

From: Nerd on Sun Jul 20 23:32:44 2008.

Revisited Naan sigappu manithan

Now I know where Shankar (once an assstant of SAC) got the inspiration for his superhero movies from. The biggest plus in this movie is the screenplay. Very racy. In the first couple of scenes, SAC establishes Rajini's character very well and we get an indication of things to come. The movie moves lightning fast after that and Rajini's family total damage within 45 minutes of the movie and we don't feel that the scenes were rushed in. Rajini spends some time with his students and sings a duet with ambika within that time. In second half we see a series of killings by Rajini and most of those incidents are interesting. We have Bhagyaraj investigating the case with senthil and with an intelligent, yet not-thoroughly-convincing climax the movie ends.

Rajini as the protoganist is very convincing. He fits the role perfectly. His performance was pretty good, two scenes stand out. His first encounter with Bhagyaraj at the college campus and the very first scene of the movie. Except in two movies (thaai meedhu sathiyam and nAttukku oru nallavan) I don't think Rajini's acting can be called as *bad* in other movies. His performance in almost all the 80s potboilers were adequate to the role he played.

Bhagyaraj was outstanding with some rib-tickling oneliners: To the public prosecuter who objects his statement, summA table-a kuthAdhayyA unnaala 10 table change panniyAchu And after he quits his police work and opens a barber shop, thalaividhiya dhaan thirutha mudila.. thalamudiyayaavadhu thiruthuREn His chemistry with senthil was very good. Ambika does not have that big a role to play. Sathyaraj was so-so as one of the main villains. SAC himself plays a small character.

The movie has three excellent songs. The duet peNmAnE and one of the best Bro-Sis songs ever, venmEgam mannil ninRu and the popular Gandhi dhEsame. IR's BGM stand out, especially in chase/murder scenes in the second half.

On the whole, NSM is definitely one of the better Rajini masalas.
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jul 25 19:37:09 2008.

Johny - Senorita - Ilaiyaraaja

http://youtube.com/watch?v=D_3wFWceCcY&feature=related
From: m_23_bayarea on Sat Jul 26 0:26:56 2008.

Enjoy Thalaiver's 1980 blockuster ANBUKKU NAAN ADIMAI!

http://wwwstatic.megavideo.com/ep_gr.swf?image=http://img1.megavideo.com/9/e/0699af2af11633fd1a9c6b3f1f13dd.jpg&v=Y52FVCO0&u=6346133584
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jul 31 17:41:30 2008.

Some great scenes from MULLUM MALARAM, talking about acting performances of Thalaiver!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vp8WTSbyQU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XuXIU9EKL8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnA57n1QO7M&feature=related
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jul 31 18:25:07 2008.

Superb song from THARMATHIN THALAIVAN (1988)! Especially Thalaiver's dance in this one...

http://dailymotion.alice.it/video/x5igue_music
From: ajithfederer on Thu Jul 31 18:30:47 2008.

Velaikaaran as well!!!

tamizharasan wrote:

Padikaathavan is one the cleanest entertainer Rajini acted. Good acting, good comedy, good sentiments and good fights also.
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jul 31 18:31:33 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Superb song from THARMATHIN THALAIVAN (1988)! Especially Thalaiver's dance in this one...

http://dailymotion.alice.it/video/x5igue_music

Wow, the whole movie is here...

http://www.tamiltubevid.com/2008/07/dharmathin-thalaivan-rajnikanth.html
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Thu Jul 31 19:24:01 2008.

Only you can reply to your own quote Bay...
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jul 31 19:47:18 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

Only you can reply to your own quote Bay...
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Aug 1 18:04:52 2008.

The best scene from ANNAMALAI!

Annamalai - Rajini challenges Sarath Babu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBdO90_fD-s
From: m_23_bayarea on Sat Aug 2 4:16:26 2008.

Mannan Rajathi Raja Un Thanthirangal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrnyKTOOmr8

Awesong song! Especially, when Thalaiver comes in white and white in the interlude before the 2nd stanza...

From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 4 6:34:41 2008.

Now I know where Shankar (once an assstant of SAC) got the inspiration for his superhero movies from. The biggest plus in this movie is the screenplay. Very racy. In the first couple of scenes, SAC establishes Rajini's character very well and we get an indication of things to come. The movie moves lightning fast after that and Rajini's family total damage within 45 minutes of the movie and we don't feel that the scenes were rushed in. Rajini spends some time with his students and sings a duet with ambika within that time. In second half we see a series of killings by Rajini and most of those incidents are interesting. We have Bhagyaraj investigating the case with senthil and with an intelligent, yet not-thoroughly-convincing climax the movie ends.

Rajini as the protoganist is very convincing. He fits the role perfectly. His performance was pretty good, two scenes stand out. His first encounter with Bhagyaraj at the college campus and the very first scene of the movie. Except in two movies (thaai meedhu sathiyam and nAttukku oru nallavan) I don't think Rajini's acting can be called as *bad* in other movies. His performance in almost all the 80s potboilers were adequate to the role he played.

Bhagyaraj was outstanding with some rib-tickling oneliners: To the public prosecuter who objects his statement, summA table-a kuthAdhayyA unnaala 10 table change panniyAchu And after he quits his police work and opens a barber shop, thalaividhiya dhaan thirutha mudila.. thalamudiyayaavadhu thiruthuREn His chemistry with senthil was very good. Ambika does not have that big a role to play. Sathyaraj was so-so as one of the main villains. SAC himself plays a small character.

The movie has three excellent songs. The duet peNmAnE and one of the best Bro-Sis songs ever, venmEgam mannil ninRu and the popular Gandhi dhEsame. IR's BGM stand out, especially in chase/murder scenes in the second half.

On the whole, NSM is definitely one of the better Rajini masalas.

Revisited Naan sigappu manithan Clap

Good review, Nerd. This is one of the films that can be remade under current context, and made bloodier. Unfortunately, the vigilante thing has been done to death, and Anniyan owes a lot to this flick, which in itself is not new (you are right about Shankar's influence). Rajini done similar things before, as a form of revenge flick, say in Bairavi and Dharma Yuttam.

With regards to Rajini's performance, I guess by now the rawness, we saw especially in Bairavi, is gone. He is angry, as opposed to being terribly p*ssed. I wished the director could have drawn a lot more from him. But as you said, its a standard stuff you get from Rajini in a standard 80s potboilers.

Take Bagyaraj away and you have a dull movie. Why? Because of the dull director. It may fit Vijayakanth, as SAC collaborated well, but Rajini is a superior actor and did certainly not deserve SAC, and a few other directors till today.

The film also owes to Ilayaraja, be it songs or the backgroudnd score.

Nice thriller, could have been a lot better. But considering the things that were being churned out in the 80s, I think it deserves a good grade.

On another note, any of you guys here actually like Baba? I have soft spot for the film and it definitely deserves another look.

From: sarna_blr on Mon Aug 4 6:40:10 2008.

groucho070 wrote:

On another note, any of you guys here actually like Baba? I have soft spot for the film and it definitely deserves another look.

I enjoyed Baba truly
From: groucho070 on Mon Aug 4 6:54:44 2008.

Thanks for the first support, Sarna. Here is the review I wrote when the movie was out: http://rakeshkumar7.tripod.com/id108.html

But over time, I feel strongly about the film. It could have been a superhero movie. He had powers in it, fer gad's sake! A good fantasy/superhero/tamizh cinema masala combination. Too bad, not many could appreciate it that way.

From: sarna_blr on Mon Aug 4 7:05:31 2008.

Thanks for the first support, Sarna. Here is the review I wrote when the movie was out: http://rakeshkumar7.tripod.com/id108.html

But over time, I feel strongly about the film. It could have been a superhero movie. He had powers in it, fer gad's sake! A good fantasy/superhero/tamizh cinema masala combination. Too bad, not many could appreciate it that way.

evlO periya Review

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Aug 4 20:23:12 2008.

NAAN ADIMAI ILLAI (1986)!

One of my favorite movies of Thalaiver that I can watch any number of times without even little boredom... It's my favorite couple on screen, and also the last Tamil movie for SriDevi!

The script itself is not typical of a Rajini movie in the mid 80s (action plot - revenge, good vs evil, or rags to riches), but rather more of a love story/drama between a couple in their marriage.

Some good ones from the movie...

* Thalaiver's looks (young and stylish) - especially when he comes in blazers!

* SriDevi's looks (needless to say) - my fav heroine of all time!

* Rajini and SriDevi's chemistry on screen - I guess after SriPriya, it's SriDevi who's acted the most number of movies with Rajini. Amazing couple on screen. More so here, cos this one was a love story!

* Beautiful songs: Oru Jeevan Thaan and Va Va Idhayamae were big hits in those days. With Ilayaraja in the 80s, one can't go wrong!

* Good story: Thalaiver used to impress me those days by playing good characters! I miss those days a lot now...

Some not-so-good ones:

* For some people, it came as a shocker to see a rather love story from Rajini and not a usual action packed one. Especially, some hard core fans.

* For some, it was too emotional and sentimental in the climax! So you can witness some uneasiness in the theatres...

* For me, there is none!

Some videos of songs and scenes from this movie...

Oru Jeevan thaan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4ZCgq3eCxw

Vaa Vaa Idhayamae

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H89vEHgliq8

Scene 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_51xeSFgTlU

Scene 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm9tiF9g3io

Scene 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ZnkRivHyE

Just revisited this movie on TechSatish recently. Just wish Thalaiver movies like this came out today!

Feel free to share some of your memories from this movie...
From: omega on Mon Aug 4 20:58:46 2008.

Kungumam had full coverage of the story of Naan Admai Illai for about couple of months prior to the movie release. I forgot the hindi original of this movie. The original was a big success. The tamil version was a average grosser.

I distinctly remember this movie, as it was the first movie Thalaivar appeared with a short hairstyle (comparitively) also with redish brown dye. He had thin mustache as well. It was hard for me (many) to accept Thalaivar in that look. Then most of his movies after SriRagavendra were like this. Songs were good. Family entertainer

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Aug 4 21:06:41 2008.

I distinctly remember this movie, as it was the first movie Thalaivar appeared with a short hairstyle (comparitively) also with redish brown dye. He had thin mustache as well. It was hard for me (many) to accept Thalaivar in that look. Then most of his movies after SriRagavendra were like this. Songs were good. Family entertainer

He had some different looks in the 80s...

1981 - Shaved his mushtache off for Thillu Mullu. So in some movies that he acted around the same time like Thillu Mullu, Pollathavan, Thee, Netrikkan, etc., he had a "Ottu Meesai".

1982 - Put on weight for the Alex Pandian role. So he'd be a little big relatively in movies like Thanga Magan, Engayo Ketta Kural, Adutha Varisu, etc.

1984 - Lost weight again. His slim looks came back in Nallavanukku Nallavan, Naan Mahaan Alla, Thambikku Entha Ooru, etc.

Till 1985, he had a thick mustache, lots of hair, and a little rowdy-ish (for his angry-man characters).

1986 - As Omega mentioned, he cut his hair, dyed a little brown, and thinned his mustache. You can see the similar look in Padikkaathavan, Viduthalai, mr. Barath, and Maaveeran!

1987 - Velaikaaran - Went back to longer hair, and dark dyed hair, but still combed with a "Vadu".

1988 - The revolutionary "punk" style evolved, with no more "vadu" in movies like Oorkavalan, Manidhan, Tharmathin Thalaivan, Kodi Parakuthu, and so on.

From: lord_labakudoss on Mon Aug 4 21:50:27 2008.

I felt the same way as well. Just a few changes, some better editing and some attention paid to his looks - and we would have been talking real blockbuster here.

From: Nerd on Mon Aug 4 22:05:59 2008.

groucho070 wrote:

Thanks for the first support, Sarna. Here is the review I wrote when the movie was out: http://rakeshkumar7.tripod.com/id108.html

I very well remember your review groucho. Also remember disagreeing with you on the workshop fight. I thought the editing was too fast and I could not follow what was happening ( I saw it ten times in the theater btw )

m_23_bayarea wrote:

* Beautiful songs: Oru Jeevan Thaan and Va Va Idhayamae were big hits in those days. With Ilayaraja in the 80s, one can't go wrong!

Music was not by ilayaraja. Vijayakumar or someone. Mithun starred in the original which was a moderate hit I believe. I remember liking the movie when I saw it a while ago. Need to revisit it ASAP. On a tangential note revisited uzhaippALi as soon as I watched kusElan for the first time. What a fall for Vaachu. UzhaippALi was terrific, especially the second half after thalaivar *returns*

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Aug 4 23:26:22 2008.

* Beautiful songs: Oru Jeevan Thaan and Va Va Idhayamae were big hits in those days. With Ilayaraja in the 80s, one can't go wrong!

Music was not by ilayaraja. Vijayakumar or someone. Mithun starred in the original which was a moderate hit I believe. I remember liking the movie when I saw it a while ago. Need to revisit it ASAP.

You're right! It's Vijay Anand...

From: omega on Tue Aug 5 7:20:01 2008.

We have never subscribed for Kungumam in our family. One of our uncle used to get it every week. I visited his house every week during those days just see the glimpses of Thalaivar stills of Naan Adimai Illai movie. I cared less about the story anyway. I completely forgot about all these, untill this movie's discussion came up.
From: Raghu on Tue Aug 5 8:03:38 2008.

oru jeevan thaan, awsome song AWSOMELY sung by the GREATEST SINGER THAT INDIA HAD EVER produce, do I need to MENTION his name???

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From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Aug 14 13:13:49 2008.

Have been obsessed lately with the songs from ADUTHA VAARISU (1983)!

* Vaazhga Raani - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSyblINPIY0&feature=related

* Vaa Raasa - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPo3eD9unDc&feature=related

* Yennayya ABC - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnXtPfFHTMI&feature=related

* Pesa Koodaathu - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aapb-3Z1hVI&feature=related

* Aasai Nooru Vagai - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UURAXGN50

6 amazing songs from Ilayaraja! I still remember watching this movie when it released for the n'th time in a theatre called PALANIYAPPA in the Mehta Nagar area. I saw this somewhere around 1989-90 times... It was a house-full Sunday Matinee show with great response as always... I remember in those days, when Ilayaraja's name shows up in the titles, there were whistles and claps as well!

It's funny, in those days, all songs became a hit by default with excellent quality even for normal movies. But these days, it struggles a lot to get even one or two songs to become hits!

As far as the songs in this movie are concerned, Vaazhga Raani and Vaa Raasa are my favorites! Getting obsessed with SriDevi all over again...
From: Nerd on Tue Aug 26 0:18:28 2008.

Vikatan's review of muLLum malarum. Only two movies have got a score in excess of 60 and thalaivar is part of both. Not that vikatan is a benchmark or anything, just for the records. Over to vikatan.com

சினிமா விமர்சனம்

தலைப்பிலேயே இலக்கிய மணம் கமழ் கிறது. மேலோட்டமாகப் பார்க்கும்போது, முரட னான அண்ணனையும் பூப்போன்ற தங்கையை யும் 'முள்ளும் மலரும்' என்ற தலைப்பு குறிப்பிடு வதாகத் தோன்றினாலும், முள்ளைப் போன்ற முரட்டு சுபாவம் கொண்ட அண்ணன் கூட, தன் தங்கைக்காகத் தணிந்து வந்து மலராகிறான் என்ப தையே அது குறிக் கிறதோ?

தன்மான உணர்வும், தங்கையிடம் தாய்க்கு நிகரான பாசமும் கொண்ட காளியின் பாத் திரப் படைப்பு தமிழ்த் திரைக்குப் புதிதல்ல என்றாலும், ரஜினிகாந்த் அதைச் செய்திருப்பதில் ஓர் அழுத்தத்தையும் ஆழத்தையும் காண்கி றோம். சிவாஜி ஏற்று நடித்த அண்ணன் வேடத்தை இப்போது சிவாஜி ராவ் (ரஜினி) ஏற்றிருக்கிறார். இவரும் சக்கைப் போடு போடு கிறார்.

மேலதிகாரி மீதிருந்த கோபத்தைத் தங்கை மீது காட்டிவிட்டு பின்னர் மனம் வருந்தி வீடு திரும் பும் காளியைத் தங்கை சாப்பிடக் கூப்பிடும்போது, ''நான் வரமாட்டேன், போ!'' என்று குழந்தை போலச் சிணுங்குவதும், பிறகு தங்கையிடம், ''நீ என்னை அடிச்சுடுடா'' என்று கெஞ்சுவதும் அருமை.

எஞ்சினீயர் தன்னை மணந்துகொள் ளக் கேட்கும்போது ஏற்படும் மகிழ்ச்சி -சகோதரனின் கை போனதும் ஏற்படும் துக்கம் -கடைசியில் அண்ணனிடமே வந்து அடைக்கலம் புகும் பாசம்... அப்பப்பா! இத்தனையும் கொட்டி நடித் திருக்கிறார் ஷோபா. அவர் நடிப்பு பற்றி ஒரே வார்த்தை: ஷோபிக்கிறார்!

சரத்பாபுவுக்குப் பொருத்தமான எஞ்சினீயர் வேடம். மேல் மட்ட அதிகாரி களுக்கே உரித்தான கொச்சைத் தமிழில் அவர் பேசுவது எஞ்சினீயர் வேடத்துக்கு ஒரு கம்பீரத்தைத் தருகிறது.

சரியான சாப்பாட்டுராமி மங்கா! அடைக்கலம் புகுந்த இடத்தில் அண்ணியாக பிரமோஷன் கிடைக்கிறது 'படாபட்'டுக்கு! வள்ளியின் வாழ்க்கை கெட்டுவிடக் கூடாதே என்ற அக்கறையில் கணவனிடமே அவர் நடத்தும் தர்மயுத்தம், ஒரு பட்டிக் காட்டு அந்நியோன்னியத்தை மிகைப் படுத்தாமல் வெளிப்படுத்துகிறது.

காலை உதயத்தின் அழகு, வானவில்லின் வர்ணஜாலம், இயற்கையின் எழிற்கோலங்கள் -இவற்றை அற்புதமான முறையில் படமாக்கியிருக்கிறார் பாலு மகேந்திரா. கண்களில் ஐஸ் வைத் துக் கொண்டு படம் பார்ப்பது போல, அத்தனை குளிர்ச்சி!

நான்கே பாடல்கள்தான் என்றாலும், அவற்றை இனிமை இழையோட இசை அமைத் திருக்கிறார் இளையராஜா. 'ராமன் ஆண்டாலும்' பாட்டு தொடங்கும் முன்னும், பாட்டின் மத்தியிலும் போட்டிருக்கும் 'லேலே... லேலே...' கோரஸ், காதுகளைக் கட்டித் தழுவி முத்தமிடுகிறது. கிளைமாக்ஸ் காட்சியில், வெறும் தாள வாத்தியத்தை மட்டும் வைத்துக் கொண்டு தேவையான 'மூட்' உருவாக்கியிருக்கிறார். அதற்காகவே தனியாக அவரைப் பாராட்டலாம்.

இதுவரை கதை -வசன கர்த்தாவாக மட்டுமே இருந்து வந்த மகேந்திரனுக்கு இந்தப் படத்தில் டைரக்ஷன் ஒரு புதிய பொறுப்பு. வியக்கத்தக்க அளவுக்கு அதில் தன் திறமையை வெளிக் காட்டியிருக்கிறார். உதாரணத்திற்கு...

எஞ்சினீயரிடம் காளியைப் பற்றி ஒருவர் கோள்மூட்ட, ஒவ் வொரு வாக்கியத்துக்குப் பிறகும் உண்மை என்ன என்பது போல, காளியின் நடவடிக்கைகளைக் காட்டுவதைப் பற்றிச் சொல் வதா...

நீட்டி முழக்கி, பக்கம் பக்கமாக வசனங்களை எழுதாமல் சொல்ல வேண்டியவற்றைக் கன கச்சித மாகச் சொல்லி, இறுதிக் காட்சியில் தங்கை அண்ணனிடமே ஓடி வந்து அவனைக் கட்டிப்பிடித்துக் கதறியழும் கட்டத்தில் ஒரு வரி கூட வசனம் இல்லாமல் பேனாவை இறுக மூடி வைத்து விட்ட புத்திசாலித்தனத்தைப் பற்றிச் சொல்வதா...
இனி, அவர் எந்தப்படத்தை இயக்கினாலும், இந்தப் படத்தின் தரத்தை அவரிடமிருந்து எதிர் பார்ப்பார்கள்!

சொந்தக் கிராமத்துக்குச் சென்று இளைப்பாறிவிட்டு வந்த திருப்தி, படம் முடிந்ததும் கிடைக்கிறது. இந்த மலர், தமிழ்த் திரை யில் எப்போதோ பூக்கும் ஒரு குறிஞ்சி மலர்!

61/100
From: Ramakrishna on Wed Sep 24 9:36:13 2008.

Padaiyappa BGM bits

http://www.mediafire.com/?0wizwmz3kom
From: Raghu on Thu Sep 25 4:45:13 2008.

ARR did an awsome job in Shivaji's BGM, I cant get it out of my mind...

Romba athirithu

One of my Fav SS film based on class is Shr Raghavendra, i dont know why this film did not do well....

From: joe on Thu Sep 25 4:59:32 2008.

சிவாஜி ஏற்று நடித்த அண்ணன் வேடத்தை இப்போது சிவாஜி ராவ் (ரஜினி) ஏற்றிருக்கிறார். இவரும் சக்கைப் போடு போடு கிறார்.

From: rangan_08 on Thu Sep 25 5:23:01 2008.

Reading about Mullum malarum reminds me of another film, Nallavanukku Nallavan. Rajni gave one of his best performance in this film. I think after 6 to 60, he donned an old man get up for NN.

NN showed Rajni both as an angry young man & a rich and matured family man as well. He simply shined in both the roles.

That would always remain as one of my fav.

From: Raghu on Thu Sep 25 6:44:04 2008.

rangan_08 wrote:

Reading about Mullum malarum reminds me of another film, Nallavanukku Nallavan. Rajni gave one of his best performance in this film. I think after 6 to 60, he donned an old man get up for NN.

NN showed Rajni both as an angry young man & a rich and matured family man as well. He simply shined in both the roles.

That would always remain as one of my fav.

Yes

Esp in the song Chittuku Chella Chittuku oru siragu

From: omega on Thu Sep 25 6:48:39 2008.

rangan_08 wrote:

A movie tailor made for Rajini, which had everything in the right mix....
One of my all time favourite. His acting when he gets expelled out of his daughter's marriage

There were lots of parallels in the song "ENGA MUDHALAALI" with "NEENGA NALLAIRUKKANUM from IDHAYAKANI".

It so happened that, all movies during that period, were showing the Idhayakani song as a goodwill gesture for the ailing MGR @ Brooklyn.

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 26 14:08:11 2008.

A movie tailor made for Rajini, which had everything in the right mix....
One of my all time favourite. His acting when he gets expelled out of his daughter's marriage Thumbs Up!

I totally remember in 1984 (even as a 5-year old), when we watched NN in AVM Rajeshwari, I was almost sleeping when they played the news-bit before the movie.

Then all of a sudden, the crowd went into a state of euphoria - amazing loudness with whistles, claps, etc. It just woke me up and when I noticed, it was MGR in this "Neenga Nalla Irukanum" song from IDHAYAKKANI. Amazing ambience in the theatre!

And after that song got over, the main movie started. And NN had excellent titles in the form of Rajini opening his left eye first, and then in the next frame opening his right-eye. Needless to say how the theatre and the fans reacted to that title!

Will share more about this awesome movie later. BTW, I have been looking to get this movie online, but have been totally unsuccessful so far!

From: Nerd on Fri Sep 26 14:26:54 2008.

My mom once said they took me to the movie, but I don't remember anything though. Saw that on a re-release in trichy ramakrishna in the late 90s. Needless to say, terrific response.

- Thalaivar looked very handsome, even as the responsible dad.
- Movie had everything: Style, punches, fights, sentiments, romance and terrific acting.
- Outstandng songs: unnaithAnE, vachukkavA, muthAduthE and the classic chittukku
- When rajini plays a daddy, he gets into the skin of the character. Commands respect and we feel as if we are watching our real dad

P.S. Bay I own the DVD,but will get you the online links soon.

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Sep 30 13:24:36 2008.

My mom once said they took me to the movie, but I don't remember anything though. Saw that on a re-release in trichy ramakrishna in the late 90s. Needless to say, terrific response.

- Thalaivar looked very handsome, even as the responsible dad.
- Movie had everything: Style, punches, fights, sentiments, romance and terrific acting.
- Outstandng songs: unnaithAnE, vachukkavA, muthAduthE and the classic chittukku
- When rajini plays a daddy, he gets into the skin of the character. Commands respect and we feel as if we are watching our real dad

P.S. Bay I own the DVD,but will get you the online links soon.

I registered with TamilGrounds.com over the weekend and watched it at least thrice. But please go ahead and send me the links whenever you get a chance!

From: Raghu on Wed Oct 1 7:53:04 2008.

The scenes with SS & Daughter sentiments were similar in Annamalai
From: rangan_08 on Wed Oct 1 8:21:34 2008.

Raghu wrote:

The scenes with SS & Daughter sentiments were similar in Annamalai

..and the song too.....oru ven pura...
From: Raghu on Wed Oct 1 8:30:17 2008.

rangan_08 wrote:

Raghu wrote:

The scenes with SS & Daughter sentiments were similar in Annamalai

..and the song too.....oru ven pura...

Yes, I always wondered how DEVA(XCOPY) managed to come with a gem(probably another Xerox copy from Dr. IR , ), Another gem songs were Vanthenda paal kaara and Annamalai annamalai aasavach.. needless to say the greatest singer of India Dr.SPB excells in these songs
From: Avadi to America on Wed Oct 1 13:29:37 2008.

Naan sigapu manaithan was later remade in telugu starring Suman as hero and rajini as detective (bagyaraj role)
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 1 15:03:59 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Naan sigapu manaithan was later remade in telugu starring Suman as hero and rajini as detective (bagyaraj role)

Really? Never knew. Now I must try to watch it, do you know the name of the Telugu movie? Been trying to watch the Telugu versions of nizhal nijamAgiradhu (thalaivar plays kamal's role) and avaL oru thodarkathai (jaiganesh's role)

And welcome back!!
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Oct 1 15:15:05 2008.

Nizhal Nijamagiradhu !!
It is one of the coolest roles Kamal played.
Would be an interesting watch Rajini's spin on that role.
From: jaiganes on Wed Oct 1 16:01:19 2008.

Telugu version was the first one to be shot 'Chilakamma Cheppindi' - it had shobha playing the same role and was a super hit. Rajini was cool and natural in his role. Sarath babu played the negative role in both the versions. I dont remember who played sumithra's role in the telugu original. I believe Shobha got a National award for this movie. The 'loosu' character who gives refuge to Shobha after she becomes pregnant was played by 'hanumath'? he also did the role in both languages. He also comes as the 'thaali' paithiyam in chinna thambi.
From: Avadi to America on Wed Oct 1 17:17:03 2008.

'Chilakamma Cheppindi' was directed by Eranki Sharma who is KB's assitant. later, KB directed the movie in tamil. I need not to say that rajini did very well in male chuvanestic charecter.

Nerd:
I forgot the movie name. I saw the movie long time back.
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 1 22:44:21 2008.

Thanks for the information Jai/A2A. I had ordered the DVDs of AK and CC long back online. After a few days they sent me an email saying they don't carry those DVDs anymore. Wonder if I would ever get to watch them

Other Rajini films I haven't seen:
1. Gayathri
2. thudikkum karangaL
3. Garjjanai
4. aaRu pushpangaL
5. Thaai veedu and 3-4 hindi films of his.

Don't think I will ever get to watch them. VCDs/DVDs aint available for them AFAIK.
From: ajithfederer on Wed Oct 1 22:57:08 2008.

If Garjanai is the shivaji/rajni starrer I have seen it in Raj Digital Plus during my Undergrad times.
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 1 23:11:58 2008.

ajithfederer wrote:

If Garjanai is the shivaji/rajni starrer I have seen it in Raj Digital Plus during my Undergrad times.

No. Garjanai has Rajini/Madhavi/Poornam viswanathan etc., THere are two obscure Sivaji-Rajini starrers. Have seen them both.

naan vaazha vaippEn - Rajini plays a cameo, appears only in the last 45 minutes or so. Saves sivaji from a jail sentance.

Justice Gopinath - Rajini acts as sivaji's adopted son. Don't remember much about this movie.
From: complicateur on Wed Oct 1 23:24:45 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0mnF57HDJU

Been listening to this on a loop. Rajini shorn of his trademark mannerisms. The serenity in his face augments the lullabic (I'm just making up words willy-nilly ) nature of the song. Of course Raja ->

From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Oct 2 0:58:19 2008.

jaiganes wrote:

Telugu version was the first one to be shot 'Chilakamma Cheppindi' - it had shobha playing the same role and was a super hit. Rajini was cool and natural in his role. Sarath babu played the negative role in both the versions. I dont remember who played sumithra's role in the telugu original. I believe Shobha got a National award for this movie. The 'loosu' character who gives refuge to Shobha after she becomes pregnant was played by 'hanumath'? he also did the role in both languages. He also comes as the 'thaali' paithiyam in chinna thambi.

Not the one in Chinnathambi.
That was played by a guy who comes in TV serials - like the first Marmadesam serial.

Anumanthu played small roles in other films like Guru Sishyan (corrupt official), Thillu Mullu (Insurance Agent...in the climax scene
Anumanthu: ayyo en vaNdi
Thengai: en poNNaiyE kootittu pORAn....un vaNdiya paththi kavalaippadare
Anumanthu: veettula 5 poNNu irukku.....vaNdi oNNu dhaan irukku

He is excellent in NN. A pity he didn't do more.

From: Raghu on Thu Oct 2 4:59:07 2008.

Guys,

No one has mentioned the 'Elder' Rajni 4role in Muthu, he has done an excellent Job, esp his acting after giving up all his properties, money etc... full of sarcasim about life

No one has mentioned 'Thee'
From: Avadi to America on Thu Oct 2 9:24:54 2008.

Nerd,

Gayathri story was written by Sujatha. the movie deals with adult content. Jaishankar is the hero and rajini is the villain. my personal opinion is to write such storeis in late 70's, one should have guts. hats off to sujatha sir. i hope you will enjoy it.
From: Avadi to America on Thu Oct 2 9:26:38 2008.

I loved this dialogue from the movie "THEE"

"PETER....... YOU B****d"

rajini delivers this dialogue in a stylish way.
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 2 10:12:44 2008.

Thee - Was OK. Certainly not my favorite. One movie in which rajini pales in comparison with Amitji(Deewar) I have seen thee only once though
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Oct 2 10:18:05 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Thee - Was OK. Certainly not my favorite. One movie in which rajini pales in comparison with Amitji(Deewar) I have seen thee only once though

Even Don-Billa
Both the movie and Amitabh's performance was more impressive.

The movie where I like Rajini better than Amitabh was VElaikkAran - Namak Halal. AB comedy attempt orE comedy. aanaa North-la niRaya pEr adhukkellAm sirikkirainga.
From: Avadi to America on Thu Oct 2 10:54:03 2008.

IMHO, THEE and BILLA was better than their counter parts. It could be one reason that i had seen tamil version first. I might have seen thee and Billa upteen time. When thee was released, the hype around the movie was unimaginable. I came to know though my mom who hardly goes to theatre. Probably, she might have seen 4 or 5 movies in her life in theatre. Thee was one among those.
From: HonestRaj on Thu Oct 2 10:56:47 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

IMHO, THEE and BILLA was better than their counter parts. It could be one reason that i had seen tamil version first.

for me too

aana konjam nal aanadhum than therinjadhu ellam remake'nu , but still I like those films
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 2 11:04:48 2008.

But thee dint do well, did it? BillA was a bigger hit than thee. Don had a superb punch dialogue and it sounded awesome in Amitji's bassy voice. I don't know if billA < Don though. I saw don/deewar first haven't seen namak halal except a few scenes in TV. VeLaikkAran >> Billa/thee even as a movie. Very entertaining with some good comedy.
From: Avadi to America on Thu Oct 2 11:28:06 2008.

"But thee dint do well, did it? BillA was a bigger hit than thee"

yes, Billa was much bigger hit than "THEE". One reason was audiance did not accept the climax in which rajini dies including me. Velaikaran is a family entertainer but billa is a mass movie. rajini was so stylish in the movie. Though he had smoking scenes in billa, but he did not do is trademark cigerette flicking manerisms. Pretty much he was smoking pipe in that movie. On the other hand, Thee was portrying a common man becomes a mafia don. In thee, he smokes pretty much "BEEDI". I really liked both rajinikanth (a rustic look local rogue and stylished mafia don).
From: Nerd on Fri Oct 3 10:38:26 2008.

A little trivia.

Which rajini film has an English song? (Completely in English and rajini sings it in the film)
From: thamiz on Fri Oct 3 11:49:56 2008.

Nerd wrote:

A little trivia.

Which rajini film has an English song? (Completely in English and rajini sings it in the film)

You mean a "real song"? or twinkle twinkle little star in guru sishyan?
From: Nerd on Fri Oct 3 12:21:00 2008.

No. A real song. Club dance number composed by raja.
From: thamiz on Fri Oct 3 12:42:32 2008.

Is than kALi or? I dont know!
From: Movie Cop on Fri Oct 3 12:44:09 2008.

Nerd wrote:

No. A real song. Club dance number composed by raja.

I vaguely rememeber RK in some club song with English lyrics... Guess some late 70's movies, if I'm not wrong?
Is it Dharmayudham or Priya?
From: thamiz on Fri Oct 3 12:46:39 2008.

Or iLamai Unjal aadukiRathu?

Hi MC!
From: complicateur on Fri Oct 3 12:47:30 2008.

Nerd wrote:

No. A real song. Club dance number composed by raja.

MooLaya romba kodaya vechchitteenga. Priya-nnu nenaikkurein.
From: Movie Cop on Fri Oct 3 12:50:59 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Hi MC!

Hello Thamizh!

I guess RK fans may enjoy this video
http://www.bosskaboss.com/en/index.htm

But not sure if it is a real ad or soemthing for health insurance...
From: Nerd on Fri Oct 3 12:56:27 2008.

MC is right (half-right?) Its from dharmayuddham. At least the song was better than Dr.Rajkumar's famous if you come today
From: Movie Cop on Fri Oct 3 13:14:19 2008.

Nerd wrote:

MC is right (half-right?) Its from dharmayuddham. At least the song was better than Dr.Rajkumar's famous if you come today

Yeah, I thought it would be Dharamyudham (80%) and may be Priya (20%)! It's been ages since I watched both those movies... But I remember that was a nice disco number from IR! Actually, I like Dharamayudham... Story wise it is very simple but there is something very special about the movie, overall. "Aagaya Gangai" & "Thangaradhathil" are two spectacular gems from IR!
From: thamiz on Fri Oct 3 13:16:37 2008.

Congrats to MC!

From: thamiz on Fri Oct 3 13:19:00 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

I like Dharamayudham... Story wise it is very simple but there is something very special about the movie, overall. "Aagaya Gangai" & "Thangaradhathil" are two spectacular gems from IR! Cool

And thEngai is the villain!

"Chocolate uncle"

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Oct 3 13:28:57 2008.

thamiz wrote:

"Chocolate uncle"
From: Avadi to America on Fri Oct 3 13:43:15 2008.

"Aagaya gangai"

inth pattula first aarambikura humming is unmatachable....antha humminkakkevey repeadely listen this song. It is one of the master piece from raja. sridevi vera inth apattula sema beautyya irrupa...especially befoe first stanza....Once thalivar comes in to the screen especially during the first interlude....walking stylishly with rotating sun glass....appuram enga naan srideviya parthen...
i love this song and "oru thanga rathathile"...
From: Nerd on Fri Oct 3 13:53:33 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

.especially befoe first stanza....Once thalivar comes in to the screen especially during the first interlude....walking stylishly with rotating sun glass...

Spot on! Eventhough I like rajini's style/charisma these days, nothing can replace the 70s/80s. Bayangara natural-a panniruppAr
From: HonestRaj on Tue Oct 14 12:24:29 2008.

Found this one good to post:

From Arasu Badhilgal, Kumudam:

முள்ளும் மலரும் படம் மீண்டும் தயாரிக்கப்பட்டால் ரஜினி, சரத்பாபு, ஷோபா, ஃபடாபட் காரக்டர்களில் நடிக்க இப்போது பொருத்த மானவர் கள் யார்?

அப்படிப்பட்ட படங்களின் மீது யாரும் கை வைக்காமல் இருந்தாலே கோடிப் புண்ணியம்.
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 15 22:04:46 2008.

I don't think many of you would have got a chance to watch nAttukku oru nallavan. Here is one of the most hilarious (unintentional) scenes in the movie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnqCafFk7zw
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Oct 16 6:13:54 2008.

The first half an hour or so of Thambikku endha ooru.

VS. Raghavan pulls up Rajni and Rajni is stung by the sharp words and accepts the challenge to leave the house. Next scene...
he packs his bags sulking/complaining and stuffs with valuables like kuththuviLakku ......he will carefully unscrew a lightbulb in his room and put it in the bag. Hilarious

His reaction when he sees kaLi - he will draw back as if he just saw a new animal

ரஜினி: இந்த தோசை இட்லி இதெல்லாம் செய்ய மாட்டீங்களா ?
செந்தாமரை: செய்வோமே...பொங்கல்.. தீபாவளிக்கு
ரஜினி: வருஷத்துக்கு ஒரு நாள்
செந்தாமரை: ரெண்டு நாள் !
...
ரஜினி: இந்த ஊர்லயும் வாரத்துக்கு ஏழு நாள் தானே
From: joe on Thu Oct 16 7:46:43 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

ரஜினி: இந்த ஊர்லயும் வாரத்துக்கு ஏழு நாள் தானே

Rajini's expressions in these kind of scenes are enjoyable
From: Raghu on Thu Oct 16 9:04:35 2008.

I loved SS in thambiku entha ooru, Caamedy at it's best.. esp the paambu scene
From: Avadi to America on Thu Oct 16 9:14:42 2008.

My favourite song "kathalin theebam ondru"....
From: Avadi to America on Thu Oct 16 11:24:29 2008.

ரஜினி: இந்த தோசை இட்லி இதெல்லாம் செய்ய மாட்டீங்களா ?
செந்தாமரை: செய்வோமே...பொங்கல்.. தீபாவளிக்கு
ரஜினி: வருஷத்துக்கு ஒரு நாள்
செந்தாமரை: ரெண்டு நாள் !
...
ரஜினி: இந்த ஊர்லயும் வாரத்துக்கு ஏழு நாள் தானே

I liked above dialogues....
From: complicateur on Thu Oct 16 14:02:49 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

My favourite song "kathalin theebam ondru"....

One of my all time favorite Rajini songs.

Intha pAtta pAththuttu nAn pant pocket-la kaiya vituttu paNNa alapparai konja nanjam illai. Road-la oru chinna down hill vanthA pothum - thalaiya atturathu enna, mudiya seevurathu enna - ennoda scene-a nenaichcha enakke bayangara - Enga aNNan pAthuttu " paththu vayasula unakku ennada publicity"-nnu thalaiyila kuttunathu - nyAbgam varuthe nyAbagam varuthe..

But there is one specific truism that I like in the lines - nEtru pOl indru illai, indru pOl nALai illai...
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 16 14:21:00 2008.

complicateur wrote:

But there is one specific truism that I like in the lines - nEtru pOl indru illai, indru pOl nALai illai...

Remember quoting these lines in Version #1 of this thread couple of years back. This has to be my most favorite louu song ever. Rajini did look handsome those days and a gorgeous madhavi yearning for him in the song was
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Oct 16 14:39:06 2008.

complicateur wrote:

Road-la oru chinna down hill vanthA pothum -
From: thilak4life on Thu Oct 16 15:37:28 2008.

http://www.bosskaboss.com/tm/index.htm

It has a caricatured and animated Rajini. But if you see the funny side of it, you might actually like this thing.

And, Could Rajini sue them?

From: groucho070 on Thu Oct 16 22:45:06 2008.

ரஜினி: இந்த தோசை இட்லி இதெல்லாம் செய்ய மாட்டீங்களா ?
செந்தாமரை: செய்வோமே...பொங்கல்.. தீபாவளிக்கு
ரஜினி: வருஷத்துக்கு ஒரு நாள்
செந்தாமரை: ரெண்டு நாள் ! Laughing

...
ரஜினி: இந்த ஊர்லயும் வாரத்துக்கு ஏழு நாள் தானே ROTFL

I like the part when he tries to milk the cow. Very innocent, naturalistic performance. Great fish out of water story. I miss this kind of effortless acting on screen....everything seems forceful nowadays.

From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 16 23:36:14 2008.

complicateur wrote:

My favourite song "kathalin theebam ondru"....

One of my all time favorite Rajini songs.

Intha pAtta pAththuttu nAn pant pocket-la kaiya vituttu paNNa alapparai konja nanjam illai. Road-la oru chinna down hill vanthA pothum - thalaiya atturathu enna, mudiya seevurathu enna - ennoda scene-a nenaichcha enakke bayangara Embarassed

- Enga aNNan pAthuttu " paththu vayasula unakku ennada publicity"-nnu thalaiyila kuttunathu - nyAbgam varuthe nyAbagam varuthe..

Not only u. There are lot more

From: Nerd on Thu Oct 16 23:38:35 2008.

...
ரஜினி: இந்த ஊர்லயும் வாரத்துக்கு ஏழு நாள் தானே ROTFL

Would like to add another dialogue which is missing (...)

இது என்னங்க?
கேப்பக்களி
ஓ .. இப்டி ஒன்னு இருக்கோ!

The whole sequence (From train station - mAttu kOttagai - breakfast - learning the tricks) is a riot. Have seen it "n" number of times, still not boring. But as far as the famous paambu scene is concerned it was rib-tickling the first 2-3 times but now its like OK, whats the big deal

From: complicateur on Fri Oct 17 10:30:04 2008.

Thirumaran wrote:

Not only u. There are lot more

Yabba. I can sleep in peace now . I thought I used to be the most obnoxious kid.

Recentky watched aasai nooru vagai.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UURAXGN50

Easily the song with the most physical exertion by Rajini. Also the recent thambikku entha ooru discussion and this song reminded me how much I miss senthAmarai. He was very good performing both supporting and villainous roles with a certain gravitas.
From: Raghu on Fri Oct 17 10:50:28 2008.

SPB sang the song
From: Avadi to America on Sat Oct 18 10:28:02 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vp8WTSbyQU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XuXIU9EKL8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk&feature=related
---- Climax, Illayarajavoda simpe and mesmerizing background music elevated the movie to next level.

we might have seen many people like kali in real life.

this movie is very close to my heart. my father sentimentally attached with this movie especially at climax.

Director mahendran is one of all time best director in indian cinema.
From: Avadi to America on Sat Oct 18 10:34:54 2008.

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

---- Kadhalin deepam ondru

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BRj7wiRuFM

- comedy scene

From: cm123 on Sat Oct 18 10:47:33 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vp8WTSbyQU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XuXIU9EKL8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-eX6jJmyk&feature=related
---- Climax, Illayarajavoda simpe and mesmerizing background music elevated the movie to next level. Clap

we might have seen many people like kali in real life.

this movie is very close to my heart. my father sentimentally attached with this movie especially at climax.

Director mahendran is one of all time best director in indian cinema. Double Thumbs Up

ithellam acting illaya ithukkellam award kidayatha

From: Avadi to America on Sat Oct 18 11:25:01 2008.

As per my knowledge, Mullum malarum was screened in Russian film festival in late 70s. if anybody knows, please through some light
From: Raghu on Thu Oct 23 7:06:15 2008.

Guys

Check this.. This is so funny

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VxpIgi5jxog&feature=related
From: Raikkonen on Thu Oct 23 10:55:21 2008.

thambikku entha ooru was hilarious. Temple-elephant scene was great

side heroine: Yen bayapadureenga.
Rajni: Yaarukku bayam? enakku karate ellam teriyum
side heroine: Appa ponga
Rajni: Ah, athukku teriyathe..

From: crajkumar_be on Thu Oct 23 11:02:26 2008.

thambikku entha ooru was hilarious. Temple-elephant scene was great

side heroine: Yen bayapadureenga.
Rajni: Yaarukku bayam? enakku karate ellam teriyum
side heroine: Appa ponga
Rajni: Ah, athukku teriyathe..

ROTFL

One of my favourite jokes.... and said with Ganguly's timing!

From: Roshan on Thu Oct 23 13:24:10 2008.

complicateur wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

Not only u. There are lot more LOL

Yabba. I can sleep in peace now Smile

. I thought I used to be the most obnoxious kid.

Recentky watched aasai nooru vagai.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UURAXGN50

Easily the song with the most physical exertion by Rajini.

I dont know if any body else had felt it - I see a lot of similarities between NT's exertion in 'yaaradi nee mOgini' and this sequence of Rajini's.

From: hattori_hanzo on Fri Oct 24 1:37:59 2008.

thilak4life wrote:

http://www.bosskaboss.com/tm/index.htm

It has a caricatured and animated Rajini. But if you see the funny side of it, you might actually like this thing.

And, Could Rajini sue them?

good one.

who's the other guy? Radharavi or is it Anniyan Vikram?

From: groucho070 on Fri Oct 24 2:01:43 2008.

Roshan wrote:

complicateur wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

Not only u. There are lot more LOL

Yabba. I can sleep in peace now Smile

. I thought I used to be the most obnoxious kid.

Recentky watched aasai nooru vagai.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UURAXGN50

Easily the song with the most physical exertion by Rajini.

I dont know if any body else had felt it - I see a lot of similarities between NT's exertion in 'yaaradi nee mOgini' and this sequence of Rajini's.

There are lots of NT influence in Rajini's style, and there are no secrets about it, that's for sure. Remember he said, "Naan style mannan-naa, NT style chakravarti".

From: Raghu on Fri Oct 24 5:35:42 2008.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RAADEoO2mj8&feature=related

SS: Paalo back

SS: Yemandissssss
From: Raghu on Fri Oct 24 5:37:01 2008.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0_svq07_I&feature=related

SS: saar periya abc apeesar
From: Shakthiprabha. on Fri Oct 24 5:39:49 2008.

I too enjoy this comedy
From: Raghu on Fri Oct 24 5:45:04 2008.

Guys,

I recently saw song of one of Mithun's film, the song looked so similar to 'Oru jeevan thaan' by SPB from SS's film Naan adimai illai.

Was naan adimai illai an inspiration from the Mithun's hindi film??
From: Raghu on Fri Oct 24 5:45:59 2008.

Shakthiprabha wrote:

I too enjoy this comedy

SP akka

enna thdireenu KJY ahaa mareetenga
From: Shakthiprabha. on Fri Oct 24 5:46:32 2008.

Raghu wrote:

Shakthiprabha wrote:

I too enjoy this comedy

SP akka

enna thdireenu KJY ahaa mareetenga

ungalukku romba pudikkumennu thaan
From: Shakthiprabha. on Fri Oct 24 5:47:45 2008.

Raghu,

Its a remake of

"Pyar jhukta nahi" cast padmini kolhapure and mithun
From: Avadi to America on Fri Oct 24 21:03:48 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st9dzwxc4zk

I love this scene man...

Only rajini can deliver the word "B*****rd" stylishly....He also used this word in THEE and viduthalai.
From: Avadi to America on Wed Nov 26 16:18:01 2008.

ANybody watched the movie thappu thalangal....

I am really impressed with rajini's acting in climax.. Saritha should be really appreciated for acting as prostitute.

kamal's cameo was cool

From: Nerd on Wed Nov 26 16:27:46 2008.

ANybody watched the movie thappu thalangal....

I am really impressed with rajini's acting in climax.. Clap

Saritha should be really appreciated for acting as prostitute.

kamal's cameo was cool

ennadA pollAtha vAzhkkai

From: thamiz on Wed Nov 26 16:45:45 2008.

OK, I lately watched this movie, bhuvana oru ? and gayathri.

Cheap vcds from india (Rs 35 each )
From: Nerd on Wed Nov 26 16:49:42 2008.

thamiz wrote:

OK, I lately watched this movie, bhuvana oru ? and gayathri.

Cheap vcds from india (Rs 35 each )

Never knew VCDs of gayathri existed. Shall buy one this time

From: groucho070 on Wed Nov 26 21:40:45 2008.

ANybody watched the movie thappu thalangal....

I am really impressed with rajini's acting in climax.. Clap

Saritha should be really appreciated for acting as prostitute.

kamal's cameo was cool

I have been pracharam-ising this movie for years. About 15 years ago, suddenly a theatre decided to re-release old films, among them was Adimai Penn and Tappu Thalanggal (the others did not interest us at that time).

In retrospect, I am thinking what the theatre owner was smoking when he decided to re-release a totally unmarketable film like TT. But boy, am I grateful for that dastardly deed!

I watched it with my brother. And both of us came back, speechless�remember this was the time when film industry has totally changed.

TT is a crude, in your face, love it or hate it type of film. KB must have some leftover money in his Murukku jar and decided lets just use it to film something cheap using a brilliant script and came up with TT.

The cameraman must have had bad back after shooting this because it is clearly not a normal flexi-cam, but just normal cam forced to be flexi. Jerky, uneven, and sometimes a bit out of focus, it did convery a reality that we don�t want to see. But we are forced to be there, with those low-lives and their lives.

When some actress is praised for being daring to play a prostitute, especially those looking like Miss World contenders, I scoff at them. They should first watch this film and decided that it is best that they pursue a career that requires more glamourous version of selling skin. Saritha in her debut does a great job. She is believable as a low class prostitute.

And Rajini! Crass, brutish, and unpredictable, and with a dose of humour that make you feel guilty even laughing about it, he comes off perfectly well as a low-life goon for hire. Ranks alongside Mullum Malarum as his best performance eve, his effortless performance should be a text book lesson.

And of course, Kamal makes two hilarious appearance and lightens down the situation. (I hear he insisted that he want to be in it).

Many has forgotten this film, including some of the newer Rajini film who probably never heard of it. Its time to remind them. Its also time to remind Rajini about his lost talent.

From: Avadi to America on Wed Dec 3 10:53:52 2008.

ANybody watched the movie thappu thalangal....

I am really impressed with rajini's acting in climax.. Clap

Saritha should be really appreciated for acting as prostitute.

kamal's cameo was cool

Though, when I saw the movie first time nearly one and half decade back, I did not notice many things especially the way Kb made the two leading characters. Now I could understand more things in better way.

The opening scene of the movie where a pimp trying to introduce a customers for prostitution speaks the reality of the society. And the outdoor shooting near Chennai central and film color (Black and white) adds more reality to the scene. KB also told in a way that how disease spreads through prostitution. If AIDS were known to world in late 70�s, KB would have mentioned that also. In one way, it could have been a well made documentary on AIDS.

The characterization of prostitutes in Tamil film is mostly a skin show or another way deals with high profile prostitutes. Here KB shows the reality in slums and Saritha fits the bill. Probably her skin color makes you to believe.

The dialogue writer of the movie needs special appreciation for dealing adult content and the same time not crossing the limit.

Kannadasan�s ennada pollatha vazhkai song clearly describes the thoughts of rajini�s character on life. One more thougtful song from the movie is �Thappu thallangal vazhi thavariya pathangal�. MSV�s tune for these songs is very good.

The movie has so many twists and unpredictable scenes in screen play especially the climax. The climax solely relies on rajini�s awesome performance. He needs to show anger, vengeance, cruelty, regret throughout the climax. The climax lasts for more than 10 minutes and camera mainly focuses on the lead character�s facial expressions.

Over all, a brilliant movie made in a shoe string budget. IMO, some places the movie looks like drama like any other KB movie. But the characters are real and cruel. Even after 30 years, the movie seems still fresh. One of the reasons could be that the reality (attitude of people towards prostitutes and goons) has not changed yet. I could not write many things about the movie due to my limitation of proficiency in English and decorum in public forum. I would like to see this master piece in a big screen. It would be awesome.

From: groucho070 on Wed Dec 3 22:23:28 2008.

A2A I saw this on big screen

I think KB wrote the dialogue and the music is not by MSV. I believe its Vijay Baskar.

This is a character-centric film. Now that you mention it, yes "the disease" aspect too. Saritha coughs a lot...is it just normal cough or what is KB trying to say. AIDS came and went, but KB just didn't dare to do risky subjects like this no more.

Good companion piece to his Thaneer Thaneer.

From: Avadi to America on Thu Dec 4 0:00:34 2008.

I think KB wrote the dialogue and the music is not by MSV. I believe its Vijay Baskar.

This is a character-centric film. Now that you mention it, yes "the disease" aspect too. Saritha coughs a lot...is it just normal cough or what is KB trying to say. AIDS came and went, but KB just didn't dare to do risky subjects like this no more.
Good companion piece to his Thaneer Thaneer.

A2A

I saw this on big screen Very Happy

Thanks for correcting me. I thought the music director is MSV since MSV used to compose music for all most all KB movies at that time.

At the same time, i could understand that the saritha's cough is very normal one. my point was prostitutes are subject to get many disease through their profession. if KB knows about AIDS in late 70's, he would have created an awarness among people by including some character (side actress). Character scenela kaattamaly intrestingana charecter create pannavaru KB (irumal thatha)).

Trivia:

It could be one reason that people came to know about AIDS in early 80's. Argubaly, The first article on AIDS was published in 1981.

From: groucho070 on Thu Dec 4 0:23:10 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Trivia:

It could be one reason that people came to know about AIDS in early 80's. Argubaly, The first article on AIDS was published in 1981.

You mean through this movie

Nah....AIDS became known because popular people got it (Hudson, Mercury).

Plus how many people actually saw Tappu Thaalanggal?

From: Avadi to America on Thu Dec 4 9:37:26 2008.

Trivia:

It could be one reason that people came to know about AIDS in early 80's. Argubaly, The first article on AIDS was published in 1981.

You mean through this movie Shocked

Nah....AIDS became known because popular people got it (Hudson, Mercury).

Plus how many people actually saw Tappu Thaalanggal?

OK... i just stop here. I guess we have communication gap. it could be possible that i did not communicate effectively. My idea was not preaching on AIDS. People including KB might have come to know about AIDS only in early 80s.

From: SoftSword on Thu Dec 4 9:52:44 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU&feature=related
From: Thalafanz on Thu Dec 4 10:12:55 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU&feature=related

Superb scene.
Saar, rendu kaiyum rendu kAlum ponA kooda Kali-ngravan polachukkuvAn saar. Ketta paya saar avan...
Awesome expression

From: groucho070 on Thu Dec 4 23:02:14 2008.

Trivia:

It could be one reason that people came to know about AIDS in early 80's. Argubaly, The first article on AIDS was published in 1981.

You mean through this movie Shocked

Nah....AIDS became known because popular people got it (Hudson, Mercury).

Plus how many people actually saw Tappu Thaalanggal?

No..no...I understood it fine. You are right, he may have known about it, as well hint of other STDs.

Anyway, we need to discuss important but forgotten gems like this so that others will benefit and will appreciate it too. Thanks A2A.

From: Dilbert on Thu Dec 4 23:15:04 2008.

Thaliavaaa.. !! you have come a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg
gggggggggggggggggggggggggg way !!

from Mullum malarum to ROBO what a specturm.. !
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 5 0:31:03 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaN5zzvOyW8&feature=related
-I seek your pardon for the intrusion
-I have lots of compassion towards fellow human beings
-Appearances are deceptive
-I respect those who command respect
-And the outstanding BGM when thalaivar does the cigarette stunt
-Prabhu's Guru pichuttInga + Sooper Jodi pA
A scene to treasure

<Dig>Also watch out for
VS: indha machine evLOnu theriyumA?
GM: theriyAdhu (and the expression of *faked* awe)
<Ends>
From: thamiz on Fri Dec 5 12:36:48 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PL7ImYghVU&feature=related

soft: I meant this clip as the one of the best performamnces of rajin!

From: Avadi to America on Fri Dec 5 14:41:18 2008.

Trivia:

It could be one reason that people came to know about AIDS in early 80's. Argubaly, The first article on AIDS was published in 1981.

You mean through this movie Shocked

Nah....AIDS became known because popular people got it (Hudson, Mercury).

Plus how many people actually saw Tappu Thaalanggal?

Thanks.

my next target is "bhuvana oru kelvi kuri". Also i would like to see "Chilakamma Cheppindi" and "Nizhal Nijamagirathu". let's see how the two top actors performed the same role.

From: groucho070 on Fri Dec 5 21:29:20 2008.

my next target is "bhuvana oru kelvi kuri". Also i would like to see "Chilakamma Cheppindi" and "Nizhal Nijamagirathu". let's see how the two top actors performed the same role.

Which one came first? Rajini did the former? In NN, Kamal does this finger snapping-cigarette ash flipping thingy....who did it first? Cigarette-u, hmm.....

From: Avadi to America on Sat Dec 6 3:10:32 2008.

my next target is "bhuvana oru kelvi kuri". Also i would like to see "Chilakamma Cheppindi" and "Nizhal Nijamagirathu". let's see how the two top actors performed the same role.

Which one came first? Rajini did the former? In NN, Kamal does this finger snapping-cigarette ash flipping thingy....who did it first? Cigarette-u, hmm.....

chilakamma chippindi came first and was released in 1977 and directed by eranki sharma who was assistant of KB. later, in 1978, NN was relleased and directed by KB. i have not seen CC yet. i am eager to watch.

From: Vivasaayi on Sat Dec 6 12:12:08 2008.

malai kovil vasalil- veera

Murasu TV is doing excellent job - excellent IR songs thru out the day.

This particular song has a very good build up with an excellent preceding scene where rajni pleads meena for love and asking her to lit a lamp on the hill temple if she had liked him.

he comes on the next day and watches that there is nothing lit on the temple - helpless rajni moves away and looks down and then The ilayaraja beats starts - jujuum jujum jumjumjumjum with thousands of lights lit there and it starts to glow on his face.

malaikovil vasalile and konji konji alaigaloda(chitras version) - two amazing songs.

From: groucho070 on Tue Dec 9 0:39:54 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

malai kovil vasalil- veera

Murasu TV is doing excellent job - excellent IR songs thru out the day.

This particular song has a very good build up with an excellent preceding scene where rajni pleads meena for love and asking her to lit a lamp on the hill temple if she had liked him.

he comes on the next day and watches that there is nothing lit on the temple - helpless rajni moves away and looks down and then The ilayaraja beats starts - jujuum jujum jumjumjumjum with thousands of lights lit there and it starts to glow on his face.

malaikovil vasalile and konji konji alaigaloda(chitras version) - two amazing songs.

You are right. When the film was released, I was astounded by this scene on big screen.

A highly underrated film...last time IR/Rajini (not counting Valli). Great songs, smattering of good performance from Rajini. Another film that shows Rajini has great chemistry with Meena (and I liked Roja in it too

)

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Dec 9 1:04:56 2008.

The dinner invitation scene when he walks out of the house 'miffed'. Just before he leaves the frame, he will look at the camera and do some facial sEshtais. This kind of impish fun is so Rajini.
From: Avadi to America on Tue Dec 9 10:02:05 2008.

I liked the scene when roja returns from US and wants to talk to rajini immediately. rajini also wants to talk about meena as soon as. so he takes her in to house where he was trying to explain the problem. But roja started to share one of his friend's story.
roja: when her friend came to know her husband's extr marital affair, she shot the guy to death.
aftr telling this story,
Roja: you wer trying to say some thing to me. what is that?.
Rajini: ONNUM ILLA MAA (facial expression was too good)
From: Nerd on Thu Dec 11 23:32:48 2008.

Some super scenes - Birthday special

avargaL - nAttiyatha maRakkanum
avargaL - epdi kattipudikkanum
muLLum malarum - ketta payyan sir indha kaaLi
muLLum malarum - vaasingadaa deii
muLLum malarum - climax
ninaithAlE inikkum - cigarette
Thillu mullu - Interview
Thillu mullu - convincing sowcar
Johnny- romance
Johnny- climax
padikkAthavan - play scene
moonRu mugam - Alex Pandiyan
vELaikkAran - Interview
Guru sishyan - vAnga churchkku pOgalaam
Sri Raghavendra - Intro speech
Dharmathin thalaivan - Second Intro
rajathi raja - Both Rajinis meet
thaLapathi - surya sir urasaadheenga
mannan - theater scene with GM
uzhaippALi - kadavuL/old man comedy
Annamalai - malai da
bAshA - medical college
muthu - appO ivaru yaaru
Padayappa - oonjal scene
Sivaji - Tea kadai scene
From: thamiz on Thu Dec 11 23:35:38 2008.

nerd: alex pandian is from 3-mugam!
From: Nerd on Thu Dec 11 23:39:45 2008.

thamiz wrote:

nerd: alex pandian is from 3-mugam!

Amended!

From: Raikkonen on Fri Dec 12 0:01:32 2008.

Some super scenes - Birthday special Bow

avargaL - nAttiyatha maRakkanum
avargaL - epdi kattipudikkanum
muLLum malarum - ketta payyan sir indha kaaLi
muLLum malarum - vaasingadaa deii
muLLum malarum - climax
ninaithAlE inikkum - cigarette
Thillu mullu - Interview
Thillu mullu - convincing sowcar
Johnny- romance
Johnny- climax
padikkAthavan - play scene
moonRu mugam - Alex Pandiyan
vELaikkAran - Interview
Guru sishyan - vAnga churchkku pOgalaam
Sri Raghavendra - Intro speech
Dharmathin thalaivan - Second Intro
rajathi raja - Both Rajinis meet
thaLapathi - surya sir urasaadheenga
mannan - theater scene with GM
uzhaippALi - kadavuL/old man comedy
Annamalai - malai da
bAshA - medical college
muthu - appO ivaru yaaru
Padayappa - oonjal scene
Sivaji - Tea kadai scene

GREAT WORK..

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Dec 12 2:41:49 2008.

Great compilation Nerd.
From: equanimus on Fri Dec 12 3:24:40 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Guru sishyan - vAnga churchkku pOgalaam

Watched parts of the film just a few days ago. Rajini's best comic ferformance IMO.

"uh, he, uh, kutti irundhA... butti pOduradhula namakkoNNum AtchEbanai illai!"

From: omega on Fri Dec 12 4:42:26 2008.

Some super scenes - Birthday special Bow

Thanks a lot Nerd, Awesome collection...

From: Raikkonen on Fri Dec 12 12:59:24 2008.

equanimus wrote:

Guru sishyan - vAnga churchkku pOgalaam

Watched parts of the film just a few days ago. Rajini's best comic ferformance IMO.

"uh, he, uh, kutti irundhA... butti pOduradhula namakkoNNum AtchEbanai illai!" Laughing

Ayyampettai Arivudai Nambi Kaliyaperumal Chandran says Hi..

From: thilak4life on Fri Dec 12 13:22:24 2008.

I also watched this film in KTV. Cho and Rajini helped me sit through it.
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 12 13:27:05 2008.

I found manorama, vinu, prabu incredibly funny along with cho and Rajini. The *story*, scenes involving Pandiyan, prabu's flashback and the climax are

"Twinkle twinkle little star"
"Yemandees"
Rajini's word-twisting etc.
From: Raikkonen on Fri Dec 12 13:31:57 2008.

"ivaru periya ABC aapesar"

From: equanimus on Fri Dec 12 14:55:34 2008.

equanimus wrote:

Guru sishyan - vAnga churchkku pOgalaam

Watched parts of the film just a few days ago. Rajini's best comic ferformance IMO.

"uh, he, uh, kutti irundhA... butti pOduradhula namakkoNNum AtchEbanai illai!" Laughing

Ayyampettai Arivudai Nambi Kaliyaperumal Chandran says Hi..

Raikkonen,
He had to, didn't he!

My choice was intentionally provocative of course. Well, I do love his performance in 'thillu mullu' -- no reservations there, but I think he's irrepressibly funny in 'guru sishyan' as well. And the latter is far more a Rajini performance than the former, which for all its display of Rajini's comic talent is an out-and-out KB film with the instantly recognisable brand of elite humour. It so happens that Rajini played that role, whereas in case of 'guru sishyan', the whole thing happens only because Rajini is playing it. There's a difference, that of artistic signature.
The film itself is unabashedly schlock, of course, but again I far more relate to the Rajini of SP Muthuraman films than the one who starred in the "serious" films that everyone's busy picking as the best performances of Rajini. (I picked as many as 4 so-called "class" films myself. So, I'm very much including myself here.) This is my little way of putting my hands up for the Rajini we all know, Rajini the superstar, the whole getting-into-the-character act be damned.

From: cujoo on Fri Dec 12 16:34:25 2008.

How come no one talked about Thalapathi scene , Where Mammooty asked why didn't go to his family even He knew that Aravind is his bro and Srividya is his mom. SS replied with "ennna nee en nanban" That is best scene till now.... I watched this movie for more than 100 times.

From: thamiz on Fri Dec 12 16:44:20 2008.

cujoo wrote:

How come no one talked about Thalapathi scene Embarassed

, Where Mammooty asked why didn't go to his family even He knew that Aravind is his bro and Srividya is his mom. SS replied with "ennna nee en nanban" That is best scene till now.... I watched this movie for more than 100 times. Laughing

அதைவிட எனக்கு தளபதியில் பிடித்தது,

உனக்கு கொடுக்க என்னிடம் இருப்பது ஒண்ணே ஒண்ணுதான், என் உயிர்!

His facial expression was just amazing!

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 12 16:52:23 2008.

Nice scenes there cujoo and thamiz. Both are in YouTube. There are about 100 *scenes* of thalaivar there. I ll try compliling them all but the problem is YouTube idiots keep deleting videos saying violation of copyrights
From: Avadi to America on Fri Dec 12 17:11:31 2008.

there is a lengthy mother sentiment scene betwen rajini and srividya. the scene goes nearly 10 minutes with amazing background by evergreen raja.... I'll post it if i get it from youtube.

From: groucho070 on Fri Dec 12 22:44:38 2008.

there is a lengthy mother sentiment scene betwen rajini and srividya. the scene goes nearly 10 minutes with amazing background by evergreen raja.... Clap

I'll post it if i get it from youtube.

You guys are making me emotional now. I love those scenes. Notice that when Sri Vidhya comes over to his house�his reaction. He didn�t rush forward to hug her or fall onto her feet. Convulsed with slight hatred towards the mother who abandoned her (before he knew and seen her) and the newfound love, and the knowledge (thanks to Jai Shankar's long delayed good performance) of what she went through.

And the whole damned scene was shot in darkness, and we can still feel the emotion, the apt body language, the flicker of his eyelash, the struggle in his voice�.oh man�I think I have done enough lamenting about missing the great actor in him What a loss�

Only downside to this film (please don�t be angry) is the violence, whish was amateurish, considering MR handled it brilliantly four years earlier. If you want Rajini/Violence, watch Tappu Taalanggal. I am not surprised that the dude who got the taste of Rajini�s cycle chain never appeared in films after that.

From: Avadi to America on Sat Dec 13 3:27:59 2008.

there is a lengthy mother sentiment scene betwen rajini and srividya. the scene goes nearly 10 minutes with amazing background by evergreen raja.... Clap

I'll post it if i get it from youtube.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=WFAa7HAggqk&feature=PlayList&p=8B11EE822C643084&index=13

scene starts @ 6:08

guys, entire movie is uploaded. the print is pretty good.

From: Avadi to America on Sat Dec 13 3:31:31 2008.

there is a lengthy mother sentiment scene betwen rajini and srividya. the scene goes nearly 10 minutes with amazing background by evergreen raja.... Clap

I'll post it if i get it from youtube.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=WFAa7HAggqk&feature=PlayList&p=8B11EE822C643084&index=13

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsGJ8Y0HXo&feature=PlayList&p=8B11EE822C643084&index=14

scene starts @ 6:08

guys, someone uploaded entire movie in youtube. The print is also pretty good.

From: cujoo on Mon Dec 15 14:37:56 2008.

Its an amazing scene but which one touches you heart ??

cujoo wrote:

How come no one talked about Thalapathi scene Embarassed

From: Raikkonen on Wed Dec 17 10:21:52 2008.

saw the posts about fav 5 thalaivar movies in the other thread..

this is my fav 5 songs of him

1. Oorai Terinjikitten - Padikatavan
2. Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru - TEO
3. Raaganal Pathinaru - Thillu Mullu
4. Kaatril Enthan - Johnny
5. Santhana Katre - ????

honorable mentions: Pesakoodathu (adutha varisu) and vidiya vidiya (Pokkiri Raja?)

all great songs..
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 17 11:52:02 2008.

Raiks, santhanakatre is from thanikkAttu raja,

Listing only pre-90s
5. Thenmadurai vaigainathi
4. Senorita
3. Aagaaya gangai
2. RaagangaL 16
1. KAdhalin Deepam onRu

Hon'ble mentions: sambo sivasambo, raaman aaNdAlum, rAthiriyil poothirukkum, veLLai puRA, oora therinjikittEn, nooRu varusham etc.
From: cujoo on Wed Dec 17 12:04:53 2008.

Did Any one watche Padikathavan on KTV?

SCene where SS found out his brother cheated him, and went to the bar and beat him. Then the brother spoke in english . At the end SS said Thank you ....What screen presence

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Dec 17 13:06:32 2008.

cujoo wrote:

Did Any one watche Padikathavan on KTV?

SCene where SS found out his brother cheated him, and went to the bar and beat him. Then the brother spoke in english Evil or Very Mad

. At the end SS said Thank you ....What screen presence

One of my fav scenes too!

From: podaskie on Sun Dec 21 23:28:41 2008.

Top 5 Heroes of 2008 -- Sify

At number 5 is Ajit, who did not have a good year. After Billa a lot was expected from Aegan, which turned out to be a dud. But Ajit has star power, an impressive opening, charisma and above all a huge fan base. Let us hope with his next film for Sivaji Productions and director Saran Asal, does the magic.

At number 4 is Surya, who has grown phenomenally as an actor and star. His performance in Gautham Menon`s Vaaranam Aayiram a hit has given him superstardom. If last year he reached the B and C with Vel, this year he has become popular with US audiences and has action movie Ayan next year.

At number 3 Vijay sits precariously as his Kuruvi has done only average business. But what makes him attractive is that the trade thinks he is still a safe bet with his mass masala potboilers. Added to that he has an awesome fan network including Sri Lankan Tamils across the globe who swear by him, as Villu turns red hot.

At number 2 is Rajinikanth. For the first time in five years the superstar has slipped, following the Kuselan fiasco at the box-office. His image took a beating when he had to apologize over a Kannada channel over his uttering on the Hogenakkal issue. But has bounced back after Sun Pictures took over Endhiran at a record price.

At number 1 is Kamal Hassan. Dasavatharam the year`s biggest grosser has made him the `Numero Uno` at the box-office. The film is a super hit worldwide, and the third highest grossing Indian film in the overseas market, where Bollywood rules. He is now literally the Ulaga Nayagan, who has a growing fan base among the youth
From: sarna_blr on Sun Dec 21 23:31:29 2008.

Velaikkaaran - asusual an amazing , attractive, charming Rajini.

I enjoyed each and every scene of Rajini
From: Nerd on Sun Dec 21 23:55:34 2008.

A scene from Bloodstone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtZouRb2-pY

From: Avadi to America on Mon Dec 22 0:38:28 2008.

podaskie wrote:

Top 5 Heroes of 2008 -- Sify

At number 5 is Ajit, who did not have a good year. After Billa a lot was expected from Aegan, which turned out to be a dud. But Ajit has star power, an impressive opening, charisma and above all a huge fan base. Let us hope with his next film for Sivaji Productions and director Saran Asal, does the magic.

At number 4 is Surya, who has grown phenomenally as an actor and star. His performance in Gautham Menon`s Vaaranam Aayiram a hit has given him superstardom. If last year he reached the B and C with Vel, this year he has become popular with US audiences and has action movie Ayan next year.

At number 3 Vijay sits precariously as his Kuruvi has done only average business. But what makes him attractive is that the trade thinks he is still a safe bet with his mass masala potboilers. Added to that he has an awesome fan network including Sri Lankan Tamils across the globe who swear by him, as Villu turns red hot.

At number 2 is Rajinikanth. For the first time in five years the superstar has slipped, following the Kuselan fiasco at the box-office. His image took a beating when he had to apologize over a Kannada channel over his uttering on the Hogenakkal issue. But has bounced back after Sun Pictures took over Endhiran at a record price.

At number 1 is Kamal Hassan. Dasavatharam the year`s biggest grosser has made him the `Numero Uno` at the box-office. The film is a super hit worldwide, and the third highest grossing Indian film in the overseas market, where Bollywood rules. He is now literally the Ulaga Nayagan, who has a growing fan base among the youth

From: Nerd on Mon Dec 22 1:02:52 2008.

A nice write-up on Annamalai.

சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியாக இருந்த ரஜினியை சூப்பர் பவர் ரஜினியாக உயர்த்திய படம் ..
(Friday, 19th December 2008)
எனக்குப் பிடித்த ரஜினி படம்...

1992ல்ல வந்த படம்...அது வரைக்கும் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியாக இருந்த ரஜினியை சூப்பர் பவர் ரஜினியாக உயர்த்திய படம் அது தான் என்றால் அது மிகையாகாது... படத்தின் கதையில் பெரிய புதுமை இல்லை தான்... ஏன் வழக்கமான மசாலா படம் தான்... ஆனாலும் அந்தப் படமே இது நாள் வரையில் எனக்கு மிகவும் பிடித்த ரஜினி படமாக அமைந்துப் போனது...

இப்போ அது என்னப் படம்ன்னு கிட்டத்தட்ட எல்லாரும் யுகிச்சு இருப்பீங்களே... அண்ணாமலையே தான் அது...இசையில் தேவா ஒரு பெரிய ரவுண்டு வர துவக்கம் அமைத்துக் கொடுத்தப் படம்...பின்னாளில் தமிழ் திரையுலகையே கலக்கிய பாட்ஷா கூட்டணியின் ஆரம்ப அட்டகாசமும் இந்தப் படம் தான்...இன்று வரை தலைவரையும் ரசிகர்க்ளையும் அரசியல் கண்ணாமூச்சி ஆட்டம் ஆட வைக்கும் படலமும் இந்தப் படத்தில் தான் துவங்கியது என நினைக்கிறேன்...

கவிதாலயாவால் துவக்கப் பட்டு ....இயக்குனர் மாற்றப் பட்டு ஏன் அண்ணாமலைக்கு அரோகரா என ஆருடம் சொல்லப்பட்டு அதை எல்லாம் உடைத்து சக்கைப் போடு போட்ட படம் அண்ணாமலை.

அன்று ஒரு பள்ளி மாணவனாய் பார்த்து ரசித்து... பின்னாளில் உலக சினிமா என வளர்ந்து.. இன்று முப்பதில் அடியெடுத்து வைத்தப் பின்னும் அதே ரசனை மாறாமல் என்னால் அண்ணாமலையைப் பார்க்க முடிகிறது

படத்தில் என்றும் மறக்க முடியாத காட்சிகளாய் நான் ரசிப்பவை...

படத்தில் தலைவரின் அறிமுக காட்சி..கைகளைத் தலைக்குப் பின் தூக்கி கட்டிக்கொண்டு கால்களால் லேசாக தாளம் போட்ட படி.. பறந்து வரும் தப்பட்டையை ஸ்டைலாகப் பிடித்து அப்படியே ஸ்லோ மோஷன்ல்ல தலையை சிலுப்பியப் படி தூக்கி லேசான புன்னகை அப்படியே விரிய...கண்ணைச் சுருக்கி குறும்பாய் திரையைப் பார்த்து ... வந்தேன்டா பால்காரன்...அப்படின்னு ஆரம்பிப்பார் பாருங்க பாட்டை... இப்போ பாத்தாலும் தானா விசிலடிக்கச் சொல்லுது மனசு... ஸ்டைல்ன்னா அது ஸ்டைல்....

அப்பாவியா நண்பனிடம் நட்பு பாராட்டும் அந்தக் காட்சிகள்...ஒரு அப்பிராணி பால்காரனாகவே தலைவர் வாழ்ந்திருப்பார்...அந்த நடிப்பு எல்லாம் தலைவருக்கு மட்டுமே செட் ஆகும்ய்யா... நண்பன் தன் குடும்பத்திற்கு எல்லாம் பரிசு கொடுக்க.. தனக்கு என்னடா கொண்டு வந்து இருக்கே...அப்படின்னு கேப்பாரு பாருங்க...யதார்த்தமான நடிப்பு ரசிகர்களுக்கு பதார்த்தம் நிறைந்த விருந்து...

ஜனகராஜூம் தலைவரும் வரும் ஆரம்பக் காட்சிகளின் நகைச்சுவை நடைமுறை வாழ்க்கையின் பிரதிபலிப்பு... மெல்லிய நகைச்சுவை இன்றும் ரசிக்கலாம்....தலைவரின் பாம்பு சென்டிமெண்ட் செமத்தியாக ஓர்க் அவுட் படங்களின் அண்ணாமலையும் ஒன்று.. சின்னஞ்சிறுசுகள் விழுந்து விழுந்து சிரித்த இடம் அது.. பாம்பு காமெடி சிறுசுகளுக்குன்னா... கடவுளே கடவுளே காமெடி இளசுகளுக்கு..

நண்பனால் ஏமாற்றப் பட்டு வீடு இழந்து மழையில் தவிக்கும் காட்சி... நடிப்புக்கு என்று பேசப்படும் நடிகர்களுக்கே சவால் விடும் காட்சிகள்..படத்தின் ஹைலைட் காட்சி என்றால் தலைவர் படியேறி சவால் விடும் காட்சி தான்.. சும்மா ஒரு சிங்கம் சிலிப்பிகிட்டு வந்து வசனம் பேசினா... எப்படி இருக்குமோ அப்படி ஒரு கம்பீரம்... கெத்துன்னா..அது கெத்து... தமிழ் சினிமா மட்டும் இல்ல... இந்திய சினிமாவுல்ல எனக்குத் தெரிஞ்சு அப்படி ஒரு அழுத்தமான சவால் சீன் நான் பார்த்தது இல்ல... ட்ராலி வச்சு சுத்தி சுத்தி எடுத்துருப்பார் சுரேஸ் கிருஷ்ணா... பின்னாடி மழை இடி மின்னல்ன்னு ஒரு எக்ஸ்ட்ரா எபெக்ட் வேற...

வர்த்தக சங்கத் தேர்தல் காட்சியில் வசனமே இல்லாமல்.. வெறும் புகையாய் பகையைத் தலைவர் ஊதித் தள்ளும் காட்சி...வாவ்.. இது தான்டா சூப்பர் ஸ்டார்ன்னு சவுண்ட் விட வைக்கும் காட்சி.. அந்த எஸ்கலேட்டரில் தலைவர் ஏறுவதும்.. சரத்பாபு..ராதாரவி இறங்குவதும்... கதையின் மொத்தத் தொகுப்பை அந்த ஏற்ற இறக்கத்துக்குள் பிளாஷ் செய்வதும் இயக்குனரின் டச்சஸ்... ஏறி மேல நின்று ஒத்த சொடுக்கு போட்டு... மலடா... அண்ணாமலைடா.... அந்த வாய்ஸ் மாடுலேஷன்... SUPERSTAR AT HIS BEST

பாடல்கள் ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒவ்வொரு விதத்தில் ஹிட்டு.... அறிமுக பாடல்களின் ஆர்ப்பாட்ட ட்ரெண்ட் சென்டர் வந்தேன்டா பால்காரன் பாட்டு தான்னு நான் நினைக்கிறேன்..பாடல் வரிகள் பாடங்கள்..

கொண்டையில் தாழம் பூ.. நெஞ்சிலே வாழப்பூ.... படம் வந்தக் காலத்தில் சக்கப் போடு போட்ட பாட்டு... தலைவரின் ஸ்டைலில் தியேட்ட்ர்கள் எல்லாம் சும்மா ஆட்டம் கண்டுச்சுல்ல..

அண்ணாமலை அண்ணாமலை... டூயட் பாட்டை எழுந்து போகவிடாமல் ரசிக்க வைச்சாங்க...ரெக்கக் கட்டிப் பற்க்குதுய்யா அண்ணாமலை சைக்கிள் பாடல்கள் மெலிதான மெலடி...தாளம் போட்டு தலையாட்டவும் வைத்தன..
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ஒரு வெண்புறா பாடல்... யேசுதாஸில் குரலா... தலைவரின் நடிப்பா என மாறி மாறி கவனம் ஈர்த்த பாடல்...
எனக்குப் பிடிச்சது அல்டிமேட் பாட்டு..

வெற்றி நிச்சயம்... என்றும் என் மொபைலில் நிரந்தர இடம் பிடித்த பாடல்.. தன்னம்பிக்கை தரும் வரிகள்... திரையில் தன்னம்பிக்கைக்கு உச்சக் கட்ட எடுத்துக்காட்டாம் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் அந்த பாடல் அரிகளை உச்சரிப்பது எவ்வளவு பொருத்தம்...

சரத் பாபு, குஷ்பு, ராதா ரவி, நிழல்கள் ரவி, மனோரமா, வைஷ்ணவி போன்ற பலரும் படத்தில் நடித்து இருந்தனர்.. ஆயிரம் நட்சத்திரங்கள் இருந்தாலும் உச்ச நட்ச்சத்திரம் ஒண்ணு தானேப்பா....அதுல்ல என்ன சந்தேகம்.. அது வீரத்தில் மன்னனே.... வெற்றியில் கண்ணணே.. என்றுமே ராஜா நீ ரஜினி....அண்ணாமலை மொத்தத்தில் பார்க்க பார்க்க மறுபடியும் ரீப்பிட்டே.

- தேவ்நாத்

From: Cinemarasigan on Mon Dec 22 15:16:03 2008.

Annaamalai, really a treat to watch.. a perfect blend of all the commercial aspects... adhu maadhiri oru padam amaivadhu oru bhaagyam..

From: Cinemarasigan on Mon Dec 22 15:36:57 2008.

dharmadhurai-la oru paattu,

aanenna pennenna...

aahaa adhu maadhiri oru paattu vandhu romba naalaachhu... simple things in life said in an excellent way...
From: Avadi to America on Sun Dec 28 22:03:47 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsmBQbiAnrM&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkDLfU1Q01U
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 6 0:31:33 2009.

Just discovered that IGCinema Telugu has Anthuleni Katha (avaL oru thodarkathai). I have never seen that movie. Thalaivar played Jai Ganesh character I think. Dheivam thantha veedu veedhi irukku
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 8 0:25:38 2009.

Just finished watching anthulEni kathA. Did not understand 80% of the dialogues, but it dint matter because have seen the tamil version. Coming to the point, thalaivar had played the role of a wastrel brother (which Jai Ganesh played in the Tamil version). He was outstanding, really! He appeared only for about 6 scenes but whenever he appeared he simply stole the limelight from others. Loved his acting in the scene in which the whole family shouts at him for doing a despicable act. Thalaivar thirunthura scene. pinnittAru And of course, devudE ichAdu veedhi okkati was there, the Telugu version of dheivam thantha veedu and he was simply superb in that song. DOes the cigarette stunt in this movie as well.

Kamalahaasan is there for a total of 3 scenes and there is only one combo scene in which Rajini cons Kamal. Quite enjoyable. Some obsure guy had played the role which kamal later played i the Tamil version. Jeyapradha, Sripriya both had done very well. Can't believe it was Jeyapradha's first! And MSV

Still have about 20 films to go to complete Rajini's filmography.
From: groucho070 on Thu Jan 8 0:33:05 2009.

Interesting review, Nerd. I expect him to be great in a role that, I believe, was wasted by Jai Ganesh doing hack job.

By the way, what was Kamal there for, if someone else did his role?

By the way, have you watched Kurunji Malar? A Karnataka remake of Sridhar's Alayamani? Did we discuss this before? Shoot, I am getting old.
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 8 0:44:58 2009.

Grouch, Kamal was there as Jeyapradha's Manager. He later offers to marry Jeyapradha, don't remember who played that role in Tamil.

I don't think we ever discussed Kurinji Malar. Was it not nenjil Or aalayam's remake? I have seen it.
From: sarna_blr on Thu Jan 8 0:46:35 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Grouch, Kamal was there as Jeyapradha's Manager. He later offers to marry Jeyapradha, don't remember who played that role in Tamil.

Vijayakumar charactor who later marries widow sister

From: Nerd on Thu Jan 8 0:50:20 2009.

sarna_blr wrote:

Grouch, Kamal was there as Jeyapradha's Manager. He later offers to marry Jeyapradha, don't remember who played that role in Tamil.

Vijayakumar charactor Rolling Eyes

who later marries widow sister Confused

No sarna. Vijayakumar initially goes around with sujatha and later lusts for the widowed sister and marries her. I dont remember who played sujatha's boss in thamizh.

From: viraajan on Thu Jan 8 0:56:27 2009.

Just now watched "Raman aandalum" from Mullum Malarum...

Thalaivaa....

Casuala dance aadinaru...

From: sarna_blr on Thu Jan 8 1:04:18 2009.

sarna_blr wrote:

Grouch, Kamal was there as Jeyapradha's Manager. He later offers to marry Jeyapradha, don't remember who played that role in Tamil.

Vijayakumar charactor Rolling Eyes

who later marries widow sister Confused

No sarna. Vijayakumar initially goes around with sujatha and later lusts for the widowed sister and marries her. I dont remember who played sujatha's boss in thamizh.

got it.

From: sarna_blr on Thu Jan 8 1:08:12 2009.

viraajan wrote:

Just now watched "Raman aandalum" from Mullum Malarum...

Thalaivaa....

Casuala dance aadinaru...

chance'E illa, none in Indian Film Industry can match that performance

From: sarna_blr on Thu Jan 8 1:13:40 2009.

sarna_blr wrote:

viraajan wrote:

Just now watched "Raman aandalum" from Mullum Malarum...

Thalaivaa.... Boo

Casuala dance aadinaru... Bow

chance'E illa, none in Indian Film Industry can match that performance Bow

one more thing, Rajini never depended on his dancing skills

but concentrated on face expressions. ( kovam, veri, thimiru, agangaaram, aanavam, pidivaadham , sandiththanam etc pOndra navarasangalayum indha song'la kaatti iruppaaru

)

My most favourite Rajini song

From: viraajan on Thu Jan 8 1:16:16 2009.

Sarna....

Truly a great song

From: groucho070 on Thu Jan 8 2:06:42 2009.

Grouch, Kamal was there as Jeyapradha's Manager. He later offers to marry Jeyapradha, don't remember who played that role in Tamil.

I don't think we ever discussed Kurinji Malar. Was it not nenjil Or aalayam's remake? I have seen it.

Sorry, yeah, its Nenjil Oru Alayam, not Alayamani. Alayam confusion.

I took a long time to complete watching the VCD. Rajini's voice over by someone completely ruined it. Inferior remake honestly.

Sarna, you described the whole dance scene well. Awesome song, awesome dance by Rajini. These days they would have made it into an item number with the hero doing a well choreographed dance. Hope nobody touches that movie. Its unremakeable.

From: Raikkonen on Thu Jan 8 5:25:40 2009.

There's a forgotten (and criminally underrated) song in Thillu Mullu. "Thambigale, Thangangale". Rajni comes in various get-ups as MGR, Sivaji, Kamal and MRR.

Must say, Sivaji imitation is the best. Spot on.

From: sarna_blr on Thu Jan 8 5:30:41 2009.

There's a forgotten (and criminally underrated) song in Thillu Mullu. "Thambigale, Thangangale". Rajni comes in various get-ups as MGR, Sivaji, Kamal and MRR.

Must say, Sivaji imitation is the best. Spot on. Thumbs Up!

16 vayadhinilE get-up Kamal

recent'aa Sivaji'la MGR, Sivaji, Kamal and telugu Sivaji'la NTR, ANR, Chiranjeevi

young actors should learn a lot from Rajini

From: HonestRaj on Thu Jan 8 5:31:32 2009.

adikkadi indha paattu nan ketpaen... Malaysiya Vasudevan

in this song... he even sings "My name is BIlla" which was actually by SPB & his mimicry

From: groucho070 on Thu Jan 8 5:47:10 2009.

HonestRaj wrote:

in this song... he even sings "My name is BIlla" which was actually by SPB & his mimicry Smile

adikkadi indha paattu nan ketpaen... Malaysiya Vasudevan Clap

Yeah, he had to mimic along for all of the characters. You guys are right, the song and the sequence is really underrated. Such generosity in Rajini's part to acknowledge all these great talents. Such humility.

From: omega on Thu Jan 8 7:03:25 2009.

viraajan wrote:

Just now watched "Raman aandalum" from Mullum Malarum...

Thalaivaa....

Casuala dance aadinaru...

No words to describe this song. Have watched this movie atleast at 3 different times (re-releases during 90s) and each time this song grew with terrific response. Agmark yathaartham could be found in Thalaivar's performance. I like the way he utters Raaman Aandaalum towards the end of the song (just before running to take the bottle & sit down with girls dancing around) with his hands folded, eyes popping....

From: Cinemarasigan on Thu Jan 8 14:44:43 2009.

Andha sivaji nadai, fabulously done by RK..

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 12 0:36:26 2009.

naan vaazha vaippEn

Seen parts of it a few years back and I was dying to watch it ever since Murali Sir wrote about this film in his series. Caught the movie today.

Thalaivar doesnt appear until the 100th minute and this is how he was introduced.He uses his hands like binocular lenses to watch his prey from a distance and once that guy comes closer, bashes him up to steal from him. And finishes the scene with lighting a cigarette by rubbing a matchstick against the floor. In fact thalaivar lights his cigarette out of any surface in the movie. MRR Vasu (?) quips, payalukku enga vechAlum eRiyudhu. Then we have what perhaps is the first ever intro song for thalaivar. aagaayam mElE... naan dhAn michael nee dhaan my girl Cuts to a fight scene between thalaivar and sivaji, perhaps the only such instance. And there is a punch dialogue as well, indha thuppAkki sudrathukkAga illa chummA thodRadhukkAga.

When it comes to performace, three scenes stand out. Thalaivar's first exchange with sundarrajan and the meeting with Sivaji's family. And the long final scene in which he holds sunderrajan at gunpoint for about ten full mintues. Brilliant, 70s Rajini kEkkavE vENdAm

Sivaji was pretty good especially in sentiment scenes, but his character was just plain and like numerous other films did not have enough scope for him. Ilayaraja was excellent in the BGM department, especially the theme for Rajini was good. There are two good songs as well: thiruthEril varum silayO and enthan ponvaNNamE

Well the movie had so many silly moments, but certainly not bad at all.

From: groucho070 on Mon Jan 12 2:27:41 2009.