Simbu vs. Jiiva this Valentines Day?
Simbu's 'Podaa Podi', which is in the making for a longtime now, is nearing completion. The shooting is almost over but for a song, which will be canned after Diwali. "The movie will sure hit the screens for Valentines Day," says a source very close to the unit. "The song is a romantic number and the comfort level between both the actors is good and this is expected to result in a great chemistry between them," the source further says, adding: "The film has shaped up as an interesting romantic entertainer with never seen before sort of dance sequences."Directed by Vignesh, 'Podaa Podi' has actress-danseuse Shobana in a pivotal role. "Her character forms important part of the script and she is happy about making a comeback on big screen with Podaa Podi. STR too is thrilled to have her on board," the source informs. At present, Simbu is busy with multiple projects, including 'Osthi', 'Vettai Mannan' and 'Kettavan'. "His focus will turn on Podaa Podi once he completes the remaining portions of Osthi," we learn. 'Podaa Podi' is the debut film of Varalaxmi, daughter of Sarath Kumar. This also means its Simbu vs. Jiiva at the box-office for Valentines Day 2012, for it may be recalled that Jiiva's 'Neethane En Ponvasantham' directed by Gautham Menon is touted to see light of the day on Valentines Day.-Sources: - IndiaGlitZ
Simbu's 'Osthi' six pack delays shoot?
As trade sources have it that Simbu's 'Osthi' will not see a Diwali release but will release at a later date in November or so, there's more on 'Osthi' now. It is said that the shooting has been put on hold currently as Simbu is working on his six pack avatar to go shirtless for the climax scene! Even as the film went on floors it was revealed that Simbu will be sporting a six pack just like Salman did in the original and it was also said that he was in a stringent diet and took many tips from Sonu Sood regarding the same. And now that the film may not see a Diwali release, Simbu is taking more effort and time for his shirtless scene in the climax where he will flaunt his six packs. Meanwhile the team is busy with work on the audio launch that is scheduled to take place on October 19. The audio CD will have a three flip-cover featuring STR, reveal sources in the know. Right after the first look release of Suriya's '7aum Arivu' fans went crazy over his six pack avatar. Looks like Simbu will soon inspire six packs among film goers as well!
'Osthi' audio on October 19!
Simbu's forthcoming offering, 'Osthi' directed by Dharani will see a grand audio launch of October 19! The film is the remake of Bollywood super hit 'Dabangg' that featured Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha. Although the audio was supposed to be unveiled earlier, there's been a delay and 'Osthi' will see a grand audio launch on October 19. It maybe mentioned that the audio rights for this Simbu - Richa Gangopadhyay starrer have been bagged by Sony Music a couple of days back. The film is nearing its completion with just a song pending to be canned in foreign locales. Recently a grand set was erected at AVM Studios where Simbu, Sonu Sood and Mallika Sherawat shook a leg to 'Kalasalla...', an item number which is also the USP of the film.
We'll get back shortly with more details on the audio launch...
Sony Music bags 'Osthi' - Breaking News
Sony Music has bagged the audio rights of Silambarasan's forthcoming 'Osthi'! 'Osthi' that features Simbu, Richa Gangopadhyay and Sonu Sood in lead roles is gearing up for a Diwali release and is directed by Dharani. The music is scored by Thaman. The songs of 'Osthi' are said to be power-packed, like how STR's songs always are and sources vouch that 'Kalasalla...', an item number featuring Simbu, Mallika Sherawat and Sonu Sood and crooned by T Rajendar and LR Eswari will rocket up the charts. The film's audio will be unveiled at a grand scale on October 6 along with a trailer release. 'Osthi' is the remake of Bollywood super hit 'Dabangg' that had Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha essaying the lead roles. With a director who knows his commercial mantra like the back of his hand, Simbu who is at his mass best, a heroine who has shot to fame even before her debut, Mallika for an item number and Thaman with peppy tunes, 'Osthi' sure boasts off many USPs.
Osthe audio from October 1st weekend
Osthe starring our Thalaivan STR Silambarasan will have its audio launched by the end of first weekend of October.With the recording of Kalasala done, Thaman has finally wrapped up the composing schedule by giving the final touches to the album today.STR has sung a song in the movie and it is titled Pondaati and the lyrics goes like “Pondati adi nee dhaney yen sweety , will love u till ur a paati , thevayilla vappati !!! Interestingly STR roped in senior singer L.R.Easwari to croon her voice for the song Kalasala “Munni Badnam Hui” . The song also has our father TR sir lending his voice. The song has come up really well and it is gonna be one sort of a huge cracker that’s gonna silence the entire industry. Director Dharani has once again done the magic and has give a set of song that will quash all his previous records like appadi podu from Gilli.When we spoke to STR on the album, he just repeated us his favorite line, Silentaa Iruppom, Soundaa Jai pom… ;) Kalasala is getting shot at Chennai on 2nd October. And we can expect the songs by 6th or 9th of October. Note: Osthe will surpass all your expectations for sure, and I am personally giving assurance to the fans on the songs as I have already listed to it.. The album will be like Manmathan, which gave a huge revenue to the music company. You guys n Gals would love it..
STR speaks on Osthe
Finally it is veteran singer LR Eswari who recorded the “Munni Badnam Hui” Tamil version “Kalasala” along with T Rajendar for STR’s Osthi the remake of Salman Khan’s Dabangg.Thaman has recorded the catchy track. There were earlier reports that Shruthi Haasan will be crooning this item song. STR told sify.com: “Kalasala song is going to be a rocker. All of us including dad, Dharani and Thaman felt that the song will become as catchy and popular, like the original. LR Eswari has given that extra edge to that song.” The buzz is that LR Eswari- T Rajendran combo will make the theatre come alive through the item song picturised on Mallika Sherawat, Sonu Sood and STR. Remember, LR was one time in the roaring 60’s and 70’s the most popular singer rendering numbers picturised as cabarets or folk songs. All songs r done in osthe and final mix on the way …. finished singing the pondati song :) and here is the first few lines of the song hope u guys like it !!! pondati adi nee dhaney yen sweety , will love u till ur a paati , thevayilla vappati !!!
Mallika is Simbu's Kalasalla
Simbu's Osthi's single song featuring him alongside sex-siren Mallika Sharawat is consistently making headlines, thanks to the original, 'Dabaang's super hit song, 'Munni Badnam Hui...' featuring Salman and Malaika Arora. Rumour mills have it that the team 'Osthi' has found their catchy phrase for the Tamil version that goes 'Kalasala'! "The word is supposed to mean joy and it received an immediate nod from Dharani and Simbu", quotes a source close to the team. Thaman is working on the song composition and recording, after which Shruti Haasan will croon this item number, sometime by the end of this week. 'Osthi' featuring Simbu and Richa Gangopadhyay is gearing up for a Diwali release and will see an audio launch on October 6. Sources close to the unit reveal that Santhanam is at his best as always and the comic sequences will be one of the USPs of the film.
Simbu to join hands with Mysskin?????
Simbu after Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya and Vaanam is giving his call sheet to the directors who can fully exploit his talents. Simbu who has given his call sheet for Osthi directed by Dharani has now given his call sheet to act in a film to be directed by Mysskin.P.L Thenappan who had produced Simbu starrer Vallavan will be producing this film to be directed by Mysskin. Thenappan had made arrangements for Simbu to meet Mysskin. They have both discussed two stories. Simbu has agreed to act in one of the two stories. Official announcement regarding this will be made soon.
‘Kettavan’ in 3 languages
Now that Simbu has decided to re-start his long-pending directorial venture 'Kettavan', he is planning to make it big. The actor-filmmaker has said he would make the movie simultaneously in three languages. "Kettavan will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, since the story is universal and it would be enjoyed by audience of all languages. I will start the shooting very soon," says Simbu, who is currently busy with three projects. Denying reports appeared in a section of the media that 'Kettavan' is actually a sequel to 'Manmadhan', Simbu says, "Though the style is going to be the same, the story and characters will be different." Happy about joining hands with his good friend Yuvan Shankar Raja once again, Simbu says, "Already one of the songs from the film ('Yennada Nadakudhu Inga...') was out on the net and it is a huge hit."
Simbu on a Break
Young Superstar Simbu has been going through an avid change of phase in his working pattern. ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya’ has been his absolute transition as the actor started choosing unique scripts that includes ‘Vaanam’ that is regarded as one of his best works.Much prior to the release of ‘Vaanam’, the actor completed working on ‘Poda Podi’, a film close on the lines of ‘Step Up’ that is extensively shot across London. On a rapid pace, Simbu managed to shoot some portions for his other film ‘Vettai Mannan’ as well.With his ‘Osthi’ talkie portions completed within short span of time, the actor has flown down to London for a small break and it looks like he may shoot some pending portions for ‘Poda Podi’ as well.
Osthe introduces a new villain to Kollywood
Speaking about his role in Vosthi (Tamil remake of Bollywood super hit Dabangg), John Kokken said:Osthi marks my debut in Tamil as a villain and I am really grateful to director Dharani for giving me this role. When I was told that the hero is Silambarasan, I recollected the hero of Vinnaithandi Varuvayan: an extremely young and handsome hero with a very lean physique. But on reaching the location of Vosthi, I was taken aback when I saw Silambarasan. He was beefed up and looked really tough, an exact contrast to what I had in mind. Later, after I got introduced to him, he told me he had been preparing for this film and pumping some serious iron in the gym. It was fun working with him, especially our action sequence together. He is extremely soft-spoken and a very cooperative superstar. My character in Vosthi is called Vadakeeran hailing from Tirunelveli. My look in Vosthi, very raw and rugged and fierce, is inspired from my Kannada super hit Prithvi. Dharani sir is the second director after Jacob Varghese who has actually used my talent instead of making me look like a prop. Dharani sir is by far the most amazing super fast director I have seen till date. His team is quick, organized, professional and extremely efficient. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Shooting for this film gave me an opportunity to work with one of my dream fight masters, one of the best fight masters in India: Kanal Kannan. Master Kanal Kannan is great with his action sequence planning and his style of fights is very unique. I had a blast working with him. I also shared screen space with one of my idol villains Sonu Sood; it was great working and interacting with him. Overall, this film was a great experience and will guarantee me more roles in Tamil films. I am excited and eagerly looking forward to its release.
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Editor : Shakthi Girish
Simbu to do a 'Manmadhan' sequel!
Speaking on 'Kettavan', Simbu's pet project, he spilled the beans on why the project delayed and his plans for a sequel on 'Manmadhan' as well. He expressed that the script has undergone changes and that he is also planning to do another project, a sequel to 'Manmadhan' apart from 'Kettavan'!"Kettavan will be launched soon with a scintillating fresh script and screenplay. Initially we dropped the movie as I felt the script wasn't apt. But with the new script on, I am sure it will be fascinating and I will ensure that I will do justice to the movie. I am also working on a script which will be apt as Manmadhan part 2! It will make you fall in love soon!" expressed a visibly excited STR to his fans.Although 'Kettavan' went on floors right after 'Vallavan', and various scenes were canned, STR shelved the project as he felt the scriapt for the audience. His fans were quite enthralled as Simbu now expressed that he has reworked the script, while his initial script showcased the negative shades of women in the society, the current one has a positive approach.He also expressed that he will do a sequel to his blockbuster 'Manmadhan'. When quizzed why, pat came the reply, "Out of ten questions that my fans ask, eight are always about Kettavan or Manmadhan 2. I want to pay heed to my fans' needs."
I am confident: STR
"It is the confidence I and my fans have on me that brought me to this level. It is with that same confidence I would like to say that Vettai Mannan would rock the box-office, as it is a stylish action entertainer which would be new to the audience," says Simbu.The film which has STR and Jai in lead roles is nearing completion. "It is a gangster movie. But it is being made in a stylish manner. One would get to see a new Simbu in this film. I am thoroughly concentrating on every aspect of Vettai Mannan," he says.Stating that it was his wish to try his hands at varied roles, Simbu says, "I played the role of an innocent Brahmin boy and a rough villager in Silambattam. Then for Vinnaithandi Varuvaya I became Karthik, a suave modern youngster. And in Vettai Mannan, I am a gangster."On 'Osthi', his other film, Silambarasan says, "I was awestruck when I watched Dabangg. Immediately I decided that I should act in its Tamil remake. Thankfully things fell in place in a perfect way and Dharani is giving his best to the film. It will be a super commercial entertainer."
Simbu does it for Ajith in 'Osthi'
Well if your wondering what we are referring to, Simbu, a die-hard fan of Ajith has a tribute to his thala's 'Mankatha' in his forthcoming Diwali release 'Osthi'! Ajith's well-received dialogue in 'Mankatha', 'Naanum Evalavu Naalthaan Nallavanavae Nadikirathu...' set a rage among the young and now Simbu will be using this one-liner in his 'Osthi' towards the end of the film. 'Mankatha' had a tribute to Simbu's 'Vaanam' dialogue, 'Enna Vazhka Da Idhu...', looks like the thala fan has something in store for his matinee idol now. 'Osthi' starring Silambarasan aka Simbu, Richa Gangopadhyay in the lead roles is a remake of B'town super hit 'Dabaang', and an item number featuring Simbu, Mallika Sherawat and Sonu Sood is one of the USPs of the film.
Babha Segal
It is well known that STR aka Thalaivan Silambarasan’s fond to try new combinations. This time he has bought down the sensational Bollywood Singer and rapper Babha Seghal to Kollywood. Babha Seghal has sung the Intro song in Osthe titled Osthe Maaman. A very fast paced and peppy number that would bring any audience to start dancing on their toes. We welcome Babha Seghal to the industry and at the same time STR for asking him to lend his voice.Thaman our Music Director for Osthe is so happy with the song. The song will be released later this weekend along with the trailer.
Simbu watches 'Mankatha' First Day, First Show!
A self-proclaimed fan of "Thala" Ajith, Simbu was present today (August 31), to watch the first day first show of Ajith's 50th film 'Mankatha' from Chennai. Simbu, who has many times openly declared that he is an ardent fan of Thala, took an off from his shooting schedule of 'Osthi' to watch 'Mankatha' as a fan. The shooting for 'Osthi' has been going on full swing with hero Simbu in attendance, from Mysore. But the actor has cancelled his shoot today to cheer his thala along with thousands of Ajith fans across the state. And what an opening it has been for 'Mankatha!' Thala has hit the bull's eye with his portrayal of Vinayak Mahadevan - what a way to hit the 50th film in one's career. The film has evolved as one of the best entertainers of Ajith till date, with his fans getting a good dose of their icon, be it in dance, romance or the stunts. 'Mankatha,' despite a huge star cast has Ajith written all over it. Kudus to Venkat Prabhu for providing an all round entertainer this time with a big star on board and continuing his successful innings in the Tamil film industry!
Jai to Simbu's rescue
"When stars in Bollywood support one another's initiatives, why can't the same be the case in Tamil film industry as well", urges Jai. Wonder what made Jai make such remarks? Read on... A recent press meet shocked many as Jiiva openly alleged Simbu. As the press targeted Jiiva and him grabbing an offer on 'Ko' after Simbu's exit and quizzed him on their friendship, Jiiva shot back saying, "Simbu and I have never been good friends. Healthy competition between film stars is always welcome; however, Simbu indulges in back stabbing which is no way healthy".
Reacting to this, Simbu's 'Vettai Mannan' co-star Jai spoke to IG saying, "If Jiiva says that he wasn't even friends with Simbu, how can Simbu backstab him? And for that matter, Simbu is a pillar of strength to his friends! In fact, although he is one of the top-notch heroes he roped me in Vettai Mannan to help and better my career!" He also added that while the superstars of the Tamil film industry, Rajini and Kamal, are good friends, today's generation should follow their footsteps and stay in harmony.
The hunt for Simbu's 'Osthi' continues
Silambarasan aka STR is working on a fast pace at his diwali release, 'Osthi', that?s a remake of Bollywood blockbuster 'Dabangg' that featured Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha.The film also featured a song 'Munni Badnaam Hui...' that became a smashing hit and received international popularity. With the film being remade in Tamil, the one question that remains is who will reprise this hot number as Simbu's Munni in 'Osthi'. The latest is that Simbu and his team are keen on featuring a Bollywood top-notch actress, like Katrina Kaif of 'Sheila Ki Jawani...' fame or 'Rana' girl Deepika Padukone and Simbu and Dharani are willing to shell out up to one crore rupees for this actress! Even Bipasha Basu, B'town's dusky beauty who is currently shooting on a Hindi film with Madhavan at Greece is being considered for this item number. It may be mentioned she has earlier appeared in Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Sachin'. Sources close to the unit reveal that although Simbu and Dharani are keen on featuring a Bollywood actress, if it does not work out, they are very much open for a debutante as well. The hunt for Simbu's 'Osthi' continues, now willing to satisfy a fancier price tag of one crore rupees! Who would you suggest for STR? Katrina, Deepika, Bipasha or a newbie?
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