Kiruthiga to direct Simbu in her next

Kiruthiga Udhayannidhi who made an impressive directorial debut witih 'Vanakkam Chennai' is gearing up to kick start her next project.

After working with Mirchi Shiva and Priya Anand in Vanakkam Chennai, Kiruthiga is reported to be keen on directing Silambarasan aka Simbu in her new film.

Music director Anirudh Ravichandran seems to continue his collaboration with Kiruthiga. "It'll be a commercial entertainer. Search is on for the heroine. Shooting will kick start in the month of May.”

An official announcement from red Giant Movies is expected by the end of April. Stay tuned...

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Simbu to join Swathi

Actress Swathi of Subramanyapuram fame is said to have given her hod to do it with Simbu. The renowned actors are not sharing the screen space but going to lend their voice together.

“STR and Swathi who share good rapport with music director SS Thaman given their consent to croon a song together for an upcoming Tamil film Appatakker, probably a romantic number”, claimed a source close to the unit.

Suraaj is directing this Tamil rom com film featuring Trisha and Anjali opposite Jayam Ravi. S Nanthagopal of Madra entertainments produced Appatakker is gearing up for summer release.

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Interesting tidbits on Simbu-Selvaraghavn film

Simbu is teaming up director Selvaraghavan for the first time and audiences have huge expectations on the combo.

This untitled Tamil movie was announced quite a while before but couldn't shape up. Now, Selva himself announced that this STR starrer will go on floors in mid Summer and will be an out and out commercial entertainer with Selvaragahavan touch.

Simbu will be seen in total action role in this film. Yuvan Shankar Raja is finalized to compose music and makers are yet to sign the other cast and crew.

Though Selvaraghavan is yet to sign the lady lead for Simbu, he is keen on roping any two among Trisha, Amy Jackson, Taapsee and Huma Qureshi. One of the Bollywood stars might be on board for untitled STR-Selva film.

Simbu's dedication for cheap cunning and backstabbing people

Simbu who is working in Gautham Menon’s Acham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada appears to be very upset about the hatred and jealousy that is spread everywhere today. To help people combat this negative feeling, he has combined with Yuvan Shankar Raja for an initiative that would witness the release of a single song.

To quote the Vaalu star, “Too much of hatred and jealousy today ... Thought of releasing a song which might help people change ... A small initiative by #STRnYUVAN”. He further added that the song would be dedicated to backstabbing people. He tweeted, “For all the negative, cheap, backstabbing, jealous and cunning people. Special song dedicated for you guys, on the way by #STRnYuvan combo :)”

Simbu: I wanted my relationship with Hansika to work

The stylish actor talks about his ex-flame Hansika, his ‘so called’ rivalry with Dhanush and his future plans in a candid chat with Bollywoodlife Currently, the actor is shooting for Gautham Menon’s Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada and is all set to start shoot for Selvaraghavan’s untitled commercial film in May. He hasn’t had a film release for over two years which he feels bad about as he says he let down his fans. And his loyal fans have stayed with him through this time and till today have supported him and showered him with love. Simbu says his fans make him strong and as everyone knows, he speaks straight from the heart. In this exclusive interview, he gets talking to me about his career, relationships, marriage and more.

Vaalu release has been pushed again. 

We will release Vaalu by April or May for sure. Chakravarty, the producer, is looking into this. Things will fall into place soon.

You went on a spiritual trip in between.

I wanted to experience that side of life as well. So I went to Hrishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. It really got me thinking about life, who I am and what we are here for. I then came back and it took me a while to adjust back into the film world. I read a lot of books on spirituality. As for now, I still meditate but I don’t want to get into spirituality full-fledged. I think I still have a lot of time for that. (Smiles)

Were you upset when the break-up with Hansika happened?

We are cordial with each other. In fact, we went to Bangkok to shoot for Vaalu as well last year. The break-up happened not because of the two of us and personal issues but due to numerous other factors. I was upset because I really wanted this relationship to work. But I also understood the issues that needed to be dealt with and I didn’t want to deal with them at that point.

Despite that photo controversy, are Nayanthara and you friends today?

Yes, we are. When Pandiraj narrated the script, he felt she would be the right choice for Idhu Namma Aalu. She liked the script and we did the film together.

You are 30 now. Where does marriage figure in your life now?

All of us are individuals and we want to live life as individuals with individual freedom. It is society that puts a lot of pressure saying you need to be married and have kids and so on. Marriage is about giving up your individual freedom and saying yes, two of us can live together as a single unit. I don’t think marriage is 
mandatory – I will get married when I meet the right person and I feel I should give up my individual freedom for the other person. My parents are not pressurising me to get married. They have always respected my choices. As for meeting the right person, I have left it up to the universe.

Dhanush and you were earlier said to be rivals. Then you became good friends. What’s the status today?

What was happening earlier is that other people created this so-called rivalry between us. Some people were telling me that he was saying nasty things about me and vice versa. So I used to just say hi whenever I bumped into him. Then I met him at a party one evening and we really got talking and that’s when we realised that he and I never had personal issues but it was other people who were creating the problems. 
We cleared the air and now we are good friends. We still hang out. I wish him well and he wishes me well. We know that both of us have our own place in the film industry.

You have a passion for music. Are you going to be composing music for your films?

No, why should I when there are professionals around me who can give me what I want? I come up with certain lyrics or rough melodies and then the music directors’ work on that for me. But my brother is composing music. Kural has done the music for my film Idhu Namma Aalu.

What plans for Simbu next? Are you writing scripts?

Yes, I am. In fact, I have some scripts. I think I want to direct a film next year. I’ll be acting in it as well.

--BollywoodLife.com

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Simbu's AYM - ''It completely depends on Gautham Menon and AR Rahman''

Updates about Simbu - Gautham's latest film, Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (AYM) have just come in. It was already reported that the film's shooting is happening in full throttle and the team is all set to take a road trip as a part of the script. Further, the first look of the film is touted to be released by the end of this 
month or early April. Close sources to the team said that there was a photoshoot held for the poster and it features Simbu and lead lady Pallavi Subhash. The film displays the journey of two people; their life, love and relationship.

It is also reported that AYM will start its next schedule by April 3rd and the shoot will take place for about 25 days. This part of the shoot will consist a major chunk of the story. It is said that the team will be travelling along the Western coastal line starting from Kanyakumari till Maharashtra. Also, at present the team is shooting in Egmore.

Regarding the songs of this movie, the source said, ''AYM will tentatively have 5 major songs, among which 2 songs will be a part of the road trip which will travel along the script. These are very short songs. And, addition or deletion of songs completely depends on Gautham Menon and AR Rahman, as GVM sir works on his script till the end of the shoot''.

The source further added, ''It also depends on AR Rahman sir. His songs are so deserving, that sometimes we have to include it in the film after completing the shoot''.

Simbu to romance Deeksha Seth in his next

It is known that STR has given his consent to play the lead in an upcoming Tamil movie to be directed by Selvaraghavan. Makers of this untitled Simbu-Selvaraghavan film have roped in Deeksha Seth to pair opposite STR.

Vikram's Rajapattai actress Deeksha Seth will be back to Kollywood with this Simbu starrer. Remember, Deeksha Seth was part of Simbu's shelved project Vettai Mannan, which also has Jay and Hansika among the cast.

Sources close to the unit says, "It is an urban romantic entertainer with Selvaraghavan's stamp. Deeksha is happy to be working with the likes of Selva, Simbu and Dhanush."Dhanush will produce the movie on his Wunderbar Films banner with Anirudh Ravichander's music. 

Shooting to begin soon. Stay tuned for complete cast and crew details...

-Way2Movies

Simbu - ''Some people are trying everything against me''

Simbu is apparently going through hard times in his career. The disappointed actor took to his personal social media space to express his feelings recently. "Hard times :(  All I did was surrender myself to almighty ...#Strong" "Some people are trying everything against me due to hatred and jealousy ....But even if I forgive karma won't , hope they understand that :)"

Simbu's overall talent as an actor, director, writer and singer has earned him so many hardcore fans over the years. Although he has not had a solo release since 2012, his diehard fans have always backed him up no matter what. Such is the respect his fans have for him. 

When his fans learned that two of his movies were to be released in 2014, they trended the hash tag #Inlovewith2014forSimbu in Twitter. Whenever there is an online poll where Simbu is involved, they jump into action and do their best to put him in the lead. 

Hard times come and go, but small gestures like these during the tough moments are always heartwarming. Simbu, you have immense love from your hardcore fans. The world is waiting for your upcoming movies.

- Behindwoods

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Wish the whole team of #Rajathandhiram every one has done a great job ....!! 

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Simbu, Hansika's Vaalu Censor Today

STR's Vaalu is the most delayed Tamil movie, which is gearing up for censors on Wednesday [March 11].

“#vaalu censor happening Tom just feeling good after completion of all postproduction works”, SS Thaman Tweeted.

Vaalu team is excited and apparently expecting a clean U certificate for their romantic comedy entertainer. On the occasion of Womens Day [March 8], Simbu arranged special screening of Vaalu for his mother.

Usha Rajender is a big critic for her Son, but this time she is heavily impressed with the picture and praised Silambarasan for putting up a scintillating performance in ‘Vaalu’. Hansika has paired opposite Simbu in this film, while Santhanam provided comedy.

Directed by Vijay Chander and produced by SS Chakravathy on NIC Arts, Vaalu is slated for March 27th release.

Pic sent us by Mariyappan Pmk Salem

Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada

@iam_STR - Happy to b back in ‪#‎AYM‬ Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada shoot @menongautham ... @arrahman New tune is rocking so super excited