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Actress Bhuvaneshwari unfurls the national flag

The Moovendar Munnetra Kazhagam celebrated the 64th Independence Day at their party headquarters, in Chennai, on Sunday. The Secretary of the party's women’s wing, actress Bhuvaneshwari unfurled the National flag. Important party functionaries and others participated in the celebration

Maniratnam next movie ‘Pookkadai’

It seems Mani Ratnam has zeroed in on a title for his next venture. If reports are to be believed, the ace filmmaker, who is getting ready to launch Karthik’s son Gautham in the movie, has named it ‘Pookkadai’.

“Remember it was Mani Ratnam who directed the two important films in Karthik’s career- Agni Natchathiram and Mouna Ragam. And he was the one who announced the reentry of Karthik in Raavanan,” sources say.

“The good rapport between the actor and the filmmaker has now resulted in the latter introducing the former’s son as hero. The movie will be a typical Mani kind of urban love story with music by A R Rahman,” they add.

“The director is now keenly watching the responses evoked by his last release ‘Raavanan’ and ‘Raavan’. In the meantime, he is also busy doing groundwork for his next venture. He may reveal the details soon,” sources maintain.

Karthi Calling Karthik

Not many actors enjoy the privilege of getting their prefixed titles changed often. Naturally, an actor’s most successful film title is always tagged to his name just to ensure that the masses recognize it easily. Perhaps, the titles for Karthi keep on changing as all his films have been tremendous blockbusters. First, he became famous as “Paruthiveeran’ Karthi and then “Aayirathil Oruvan’ replaced it. Similarly, his previous success “Paiyaa’ got its place before his name too.

The actor is now pinning his hopes and looks sure-footed with the release of his upcoming film “Naan Mahan Alla’. Recently, the entire crew addressed media channels about the film. When asked about Karthi’s role in this film, director Susindhran uttered, “It’s almost the same as Karthik’s role in “Mouna Raagam’ Karthik. He plays the role of Jeeva, a devil-may-care guy, who has worries until an unexpected encounter changes his course of life…’

Though the film focalizes on a serious father-son drama laced with the criminal backdrops of Chennai, director Susindhran assures that Naan Mahan Alla contains 100% entertainment factors with the right mix of comedy, romance, action and sentiments.

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Kamal Hassan movies to be screened in New Delhi

A three-day film festival on veteran actor Kamal Hassan is being organised in the capital from July 2-4.

Titled "Retrospective of Kamal Haasan Films", the festival will be inaugurated by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni at Siri Fort Auditorium.

Seven movies of the actor will be screened and the screening is free for the public.

The festival will open with Hindi film Hey Ram and will be followed by Tamil movies like Anbe Sivam, Virumaandy, Thevar Magan, Dasavatharam and Nayagan, and one Telugu movie Sagar Sangamam.

VIJAY TO ACT WITH KARTHIK....

Vijay's father, SA Chandhrasegaran, plans to remake his yesteryear hit Naan Sigappu Manithan with his sonin the lead role, originally played by Rajnikanth. Unconfirmed reports suggest Chandhrasegaran has roped in Karthik for the role first performed by K Bhagyaraj.

May 27, 2010

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BACK WITH A BANG: Karthik.

As Karthik returns to showville after a self-imposed hiatus, he talks about rediscovering the joy of acting

As I try to piece together the various links in my memory files about Karthik, I'm spoilt for choice. In a career spanning two decades and more, the actor has proved his redoubtable talent in a variety of genres.

The once bankable star who had faded into oblivion is back in tinselville with not just one, but three films. Smoothly slipping into the comfort zone of a character artiste, the 49-year-old actor says he's returned to where he belongs. A spontaneous performer, he's like a genie in the bottle. All you have to do is unscrew the stopper, and he performs — as he's done in his recent release Maanja Velu.

“I haven't felt this good in a long time,” the actor opens up. “It's great to be back after so many years. The welcoming vibe around me is encouraging. I don't know why I left the scene for this long…” There's a tinge of sadness in his voice. But just the way he flitted effortlessly from emotionally overpowering roles to scintillating comedies, Karthik's mood swings and he gushes, “Director Mani Ratnam was the reason behind a major milestone in my career (think the effervescent Manohar delivering the unforgettable Mr. Chandramouli… dialogue in Mouna Ragam). I was taken aback when he called me for a role in Raavanan. He's matured with every film and my admiration for him remains unabated. Though it was not a very big role in terms of footage, I was a bit nervous. So I reported on the sets three days early to get a feel of it. I realised I had missed so much during my self-imposed hiatus. After a warm-up scene, I felt completely back in form. I rediscovered the joy of acting and began to enjoy the chaotic world of films once again.”

It was during the shooting of Raavanan that Karthik was called to play a substantial role in Maanja Velu. “I play a cop. I could instantaneously relate to the character. I realise I can't be the hero any more. So it's time to experiment and do the kind of roles that were once outside my radar. I can probably take character roles to another level.”

As news of Karthik's re-entry spread in Kollywood, messages poured from several directors, including P. Vasu, who has signed up the actor for his upcoming Puli Vesham. “Nine years ago, I was going through a chaotic phase marked by several wrong decisions. I felt I needed a break. But I never thought it would take this long. I realise how much film making has changed. The dance steps have become more rigorous, the music sounds different and the packaging is so slick. Film promos and publicity events now make news and technically, we've made massive strides.”

The actor who made his debut as the cupid-struck teenager in Bharathiraaja's Alaigal Oivadhillai in the early 1980s was swept by a wave of career-defining roles since. “On the third day after I was spotted, I found myself facing the camera. I knew nothing about acting. It's been a roller-coaster ride for me. Before I even realised that acting was my calling, I found myself neck-deep in films. As far as acting is concerned, I do a little homework in my head. That's it.”

Radha (Alaigal Oivadhillai), Revathy (Kizhaku Vaasal, Mouna Ragam) or Rambha (Ullathai Alli Thaa), Karthik's history of successful on-screen chemistry with his co-stars cannot be erased from the cine-goers' minds. “Romance? Yes, why not. Some mature on-screen romance is okay as long as it appears natural. Even in my prime, I wasn't quite comfortable running around trees.” The heart-warming Varusham 16 with Kushboo, the touching Gokulathil Seethai and the stylishly-made Agni Nakshatram were some films in which Karthik fulfilled the desire in him to excel. “I just went with the directors. I was lucky to work with the best film makers of the 1980s and 1990s. I learnt a lot.” Though he played many sentiment-suffused roles, Karthik came up trumps in comedy as well. “I love comedy. I believe the basic premise of making films is to entertain.”

Like every successful actor, Karthik too dreams of direction. “I've been working on my own scripts and learning the art of screenplay writing. I'm creating some characters for myself — the types I've never been offered or never will be. It's time to explore new realms of creativity.”

KARTHIK CALLING KARTHIK JR.

My son is keen on entering films. He is a natural when it comes to facing the camera. But I don't want him to miss out on academics or his normal life as a student. I know what films can do to you. So let him wait and make an entry when he is mature enough to handle the showbiz whirligig. I'll welcome him with open arms when it happens.

CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS

Years pass by and our kidneys are filtering the blood by removing salt, poison and any unwanted elements entering our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments and how are we going to overcome this? It is very easy, first take a bunch of parsley (MALLI, DHANIYA Leaves)and wash it clean Then cut it in small pieces and put it in a pot and pour clean water and boil it for ten minutes and let it cool down and then filter it and pour in a clean bottle and keep it inside refrigerator to cool. Drink one glass daily and you will notice all salt and other accumulated poison coming out of your kidney by urination also you will be able to notice the difference which you never felt before. Parsley is known as best cleaning treatment for kidneys and it is natural!

‘Maanja Velu’ Wins The Race

After receiving an overwhelming response, the ‘Maanja Velu’ team will tour all the important towns and cities in Tamil Nadu to thank the audience.

The acknowledgement tour will start from Madurai this 29th and continue till all the major areas are covered. The team comprising of hero Arun Vijay, director Venkatesh and a few members of the cast and crew will thank the audience at the theatres in various parts of Tamil Nadu where ‘Maanja Velu’ is running.

It is also learnt that Karthik who is making a come back through this movie, will also be part of the team to certain places to thank the audience.

In the long list of releases, ‘Maanja Velu’ seems to be at the top of the charts with families enjoying the comedy and the action in the movie. Besides Mani Sharma's music, Arun Vijay’s explosive action and Karthik’s classy performance are highlights of the movie.