Vishwaroopam 2 - UalagaNaayagan to Rock in India!

[avavh3]

What would you say to these cliched statements:
cricketer: more than record, playing for country is great feeling
actress: glamor is ok not vulgar
"avangala nirutha sol..naan nirutharen" :lol:

[Adox]

Waheeda Rahman, the much talented and the beautiful yesteryear actress who scorched the silver screen in films like Pyasa and Guide will be honored with the inaugural Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on the 20th of November 2013 at Goa. The festival is scheduled to go on for ten days.

Ms Rahman will be given this award for her contribution to cinema and was selected by a five member jury. The award carries a citation, a certificate, a medal (silver peacock), a shawl and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. It is said that Waheeda is playing an important role in Kamal’s Vishwaroopam-2. Behindwoods takes this opportunity to wish the actress many more such laurels.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/waheeda-rahman-to-be-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-iffi-2013.html

[irir123]

Alienating a single line by taking it out of context and scrutinizing it is stupidity. Better discuss super singer only.

Anban - we (alongwith Kamal) know he is a self-motivated voracious reader/scholar who relentlessly pursues excellence in his field (a la one Mr. SR Tendulkar) and also constantly updates himself with knowledge from as diverse fields as is humanly possible. He is most probably the best in the field, adhuvum (avaraiyum serthu) most people know - thats why it sounds odd when he repeatedly refers to his not being schooled the classical way, almost as if he is spoofing the rest who go to school. 'naan oru padikkaadha medhai' appdeenu avar adikkadi yaen sollikkiraar, adhu thaan yellaarukkum therinja vishayamaachey ?

[Anban]

Anban - we (alongwith Kamal) know he is a self-motivated voracious reader/scholar who relentlessly pursues excellence in his field (a la one Mr. SR Tendulkar) and also constantly updates himself with knowledge from as diverse fields as is humanly possible. He is most probably the best in the field, adhuvum (avaraiyum serthu) most people know - thats why it sounds odd when he repeatedly refers to his not being schooled the classical way, almost as if he is spoofing the rest who go to school. 'naan oru padikkaadha medhai' appdeenu avar adikkadi yaen sollikkiraar, adhu thaan yellaarukkum therinja vishayamaachey ?

He is telling that to a completely new crowd in the middle east. New audience, talk being about literature . He is not repeating to the same set. We are following him wherever he goes

[venkkiram]

He is telling that to a completely new crowd in the middle east. New audience, talk being about literature . He is not repeating to the same set. We are following him wherever he goes I think he is the only one who broadcasts himself as "school dropout" wherever he goes. Rest of the world, others finding that detail from a genius's life.

[oyivukac]

Yuvan Shankar Raja speaks about Kamal Haasan on "Koffee with DD":
(watch from 6:33)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4UO9_e87RI#t=399

[Russellpei]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P329ZV3RyK8
Special Speech Of Kamal Hassan In Dubai Book Fair

[omeuforivo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P329ZV3RyK8
Special Speech Of Kamal Hassan In Dubai Book Fair

Thanks Ravi for the video.

[Cinemarasigan]

Yuvan Shankar Raja speaks about Kamal Haasan on "Koffee with DD":
(watch from 6:33)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4UO9_e87RI#t=399

Nice to hear from Yuvan..
Kamal uncle vandhu close family friend... family-nu kooda sollalaam... great. I thought Kamal and IR might be meeting in places like recording theaters, IR's office, Kamal's Office, etc. Felt happy that Kamal visits IR's home and bond with their family..

[avavh3]

found this rare pic. what movie is this?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZcMn01CcAAOIn6.jpg:large

[iyzecota]

found this rare pic. what movie is this?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZcMn01CcAAOIn6.jpg:large

Anbuthangai..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Lb1iwkOAA

[Russellpei]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VBMrJwTeU4#t=13
Watch the video of 44th International Film Festival of India at Goa on 20th November 2013
(specifically from 30min to 35 min - Kamal Speech)

[omeuforivo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VBMrJwTeU4#t=13
Watch the video of 44th International Film Festival of India at Goa on 20th November 2013
(specifically from 30min to 35 min - Kamal Speech)
Fantastic Intro about Kamal Haasan by Suhasini and other person.
Kamal's speech is short and nice.

[oyivukac]

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Birju Maharaj and team with Kamal Haasan after their performance at the opening ceremony of International Film Festival of India (Goa).

[Cinemarasigan]

There are rumours that 'Vishwaroopam II' audio in Dec end ...

[Russellpei]

Taking Sound one step further...

Every time Kamal Haasan is pushing the boundaries with new technology and ‪#‎Auro‬ 11.1 ‪Barco‬ technology is the latest one.

‪#‎Vishwaroopam 2‬ ‪& ‎Vishwaroop 2‬ be releasing in Auro 11.1 Barco audio technology which technically better than ‪‎Auro3D‬ which was incorporated in ‪Vishwaroopam‬..

[oyivukac]

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Panel discussion this afternoon at IFFI Goa with Susan Sarandon, Kamal Haasan, Suhasini Maniratnam &
CNNIBN Deputy Editor

[omeuforivo]

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Panel discussion this afternoon at IFFI Goa with Susan Sarandon, Kamal Haasan, Suhasini Maniratnam &
CNNIBN Deputy Editor
More than an actor..
His speech at IFFI Goa was awesome yday.

[oyivukac]

Technology (first ever) used in Kamal's movies

‪‎Raja Paarvai‬ - ComputerGraphics, ‪
Aboorva Sagothararkal‬ - Story Board Scripting,
‪‎Micheal Madana Kama Rajan‬ - Face Morphing Technology, ‪
‎Mahanadhi‬ - Avid Editing, ‪
Kurudhi Punal‬ - Dolby Stereo Sound, ‪
Indian‬ - Prosthetic Makeup,
‪Aalavandhan‬ - Motion Control Technique,
‪MumbaiXpress‬ - Digital Cinema,
Hey Ram & Virumandi - Live Sound Recording, ‪
Unnai Pol Oruvan‬ - Red One Camera, ‪
Dasavatharam - Akila Crane
Vishwaroopam‬ - Auro3D Sound & DTH premiere, ‪
Vishwaroopam2‬ - Barco Auro 11.1,

(Diehard kamalians Group FB)

[oyivukac]

16 வயதினிலே - டிஜிட்டலில்

டிசம்பர் 12ம் தேதி 16 வயதினிலே படம் டிஜிட்டலில் ரிலீஸ் செய்யப்படுகிறது.கடந்த 1977ம் ஆண்டு ரிலீஸான படம் 16 வயதினிலே. பாரதிராஜா இயக்கிய படத்தில் கமல் ஹாஸன், ரஜினிகாந்த், ஸ்ரீதேவி உள்ளிட்டோர் நடித்திருந்தனர். இந்த படத்தின் கதாபாத்திரங்களான சப்பானி, பரட்டை, மயிலு மிகவும் பிரபலம்.இந்நிலையில் 36 ஆண்டுகள் கழித்து இந்த படத்தை தற்போது டிஜிட்டலில் வெளியிடுகிறார்கள். படம் தமிழகத்தில் 350 ஸ்கிரீன்களிலும், கர்நாடகத்தில் 55 மற்றும் மும்பையில் 10 ஸ்கிரீன்களிலும்ரிலீஸ் செய்யப்படுகிறது.16 வயதினிலேவை மறுபடியும் பார்க்க தயாராகுங்கள்

[avavh3]

good one Raghu. dth premier should have happened.

[Russellpei]

‪Vishwaroopam2‬ is much grander and more expensive! My character will evolve as more layers peel off. The backdrop is intriguing with bigger challenges faced by the protagonist : Kamal Haasan

After the recent incident, are you anxious about Shruti's safety?
Shruti has always been a brave girl who has gone through a lot. It is not easy when you have to deal with your parents' separation. She has seen a broken marriage at home, and for better or worse, that has taught her a lot. Yes I'm worried for her, like any other father would be and have asked her to be safe.

Your younger daughter ‪#‎Akshara‬ is making her debut opposite ‪#‎Dhanush‬ in ‪#‎Balki‬ 's film...
Well, we are a film family, and I like the fact that we are constantly extending and becoming prolific. I'm very happy for Akshara.

How involved are you in their careers?
Not really. We do talk about who is doing what, but I'm not the kind of father who is constantly advising his children on what to do. I will admit that I've had more conversations with Shruti on films as compared to Akshara. Eventually, they are the ones responsible for their decisions.

Coming back to ‪#‎IFFI‬, you have been a regular....How has the festival grown?
Yes, but very slowly. As a film enthusiast I would like to see more activities,and not only in terms of the selection of films which has consistently improved but also in the quality of workshops, master classes and how the entire festival comes together. The government, which runs the festival, should do more for cinema and its infrastructure.

Can you be more specific?
Take Hollywood for example. It grew because of market expansion and a conscious effort by the filmmaking fraternity to package their films cleverly. We don't get 'inspired' by their style of film-making, we mimic it and the end result is a bad photocopy.

You've finished the sequel to ‪#‎Vishwaroopam‬. Is the scale bigger?
The scale is much grander and more expensive! My character will evolve as more layers peel off. The backdrop is intriguing with bigger challenges faced by the protagonist.

Vishwaroopam was caught in a major controversy during its release. Aren't you worried for the sequel?
That was an engineered controversy and not something that erupted naturally.

Who was it engineered by?
It doesn't matter now. We aren't expecting any trouble with the sequel, and that's a relief .

[avavh3]

"bigger challenges faced by the protagonist". wow..expecting a roller coaster ride.

[Russellpei]

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While the first part of the film Vishwaroopam was released with Auro 3D sound only in Tamil, the second part will be released with Auro 3D sound in all three languages (Telugu, Hindi and Tamil); The mixing of which will happen in Hollywood shortly.

This development comes at a time when Ramanaidu Studios and Suresh Productions announced that a hundred new theatres will soon be equipped with Auro 11.1 by Barco; the next-generation three–layer sound technology from Auro Technologies powered by digital cinema pioneer Barco.

[oyivukac]

It's not about the money anymore : ‪‎‎KamalHaasan..

‪Panaji‬ : Frothy shorelines and gleaming sands is how most visitors remember Goa, but for Kamal Haasan , who proved that commercial and experimental cinema could blend long before the current unconventional wave of films, there are much better reasons to remember the coastal paradise.

"When I shot for Ek Duje Ke Liye, it was my first visit to ‪‎Goa‬ and the film was my 101st film," said the actor, at his hotel in Dona Paula in Goa on Friday. Haasan is in Goa as a special guest for the 44th International Film Festival of India (Iffi).

"There are two other reasons why Goa is special to me. There was a boy around the sets, who would be with me all day and liked to tell others I was his father. I would teach him swimming and spend a lot of time with him. Also, I liked Goan food a lot," revealed Haasan, adding that he is not able to eat as much Goan food as he would like during his visits now to the state.

‪Kamalji‬ is among the few south Indian actors who command as much popularity among Hindi film audience. The Tamil actor said that working for more Hindi films doesn't make much economic sense unless the subject has a new challenge to offer. "For me, it is not about money alone. It is about expanding horizons and getting more audience," he said.

"But this time, the film will be called ‪#‎Vishwaroopa‬ II in Hindi and not roopam because the last time around the title made audiences think it was a dubbed film when it was made in Hindi," ‪‎Kamal said.

The actor knots his brows at the thought of controversy helping the success of Vishwaroopam's first sequel. "Controversy doesn't help a film. How can controversy help a girl's marriage?" he remarked. He adds that the film's sequel was planned from the start and not because of the success of the first one.

The actor, director, musician and classical Indian dancer said that when he looks back at his career he feels he could have still done better 'to deserve the awards I won".

Not resting on his laurels, and there are far too many, Haasan is now planning a film in Malayalam. "I have done 50 Malayalam films and their industry feels I am a Malayalam actor who has gone on to do Tamil films," he laughed.

The actor said that his expectations from daughter ‪Shruti‬ as an actor are much higher as she has grown up watching great actors like ‪‎Rajnikanth‬ and hopped from set to set as a child...

[Russellpei]

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[omeuforivo]

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waiting for V2

[oyivukac]

பிறர் வாட பல செயல்கள் செய்து
நரை கூடி கிழப் பருவம் எய்தி
கொடும் கூற்றுக்கிரையென பின் மாயும்
பல வேடிக்கை மனிதரைப் போலே
நான்வீழ்வேன் என்றே நினைத்தாயோ!!
- மஹா கவி சுப்ரமணிய பாரதி

மகாநதி கமல் குரலில் - நடிப்பில் இதோ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwIAD-19RPU

[Russellpei]

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[Russellpei]

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(Ayngaran Netherlands FB)

[oyivukac]

Kamal Haasan Paying Homage To Choreographer Raghuram

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TT_NUlvIvo

[avavh3]

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/images/vishwaroopam-2-is-warming-up-for-its-grand-release-photos-pictures-stills.jpg
Vishwaroopam 2 is warming up for its grand release


The first set of business deals for Vishwaroopam 2 have happened. The film's release rights for Kerala and Karnataka have been sold to Sri Kaleeswari Films and Ganesh Pictures respectively, and we hear for a very good price too. The film is slated to release in February, it seems.

Kamal Haasan has been crafting the sequel to this year's blockbuster hit with a lot of care and typical perfection. V2 was in fact touted to release towards the end of this year but post production processes have delayed the release. It must be noted that the first part was also released in the month of February in Tamil Nadu, Feb 7th to be precise.

The release of the first part was mired in a lot of controversies and fans of the Ulaganayagan would be hoping that the sequel gets a smooth release.
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/vishwaroopam-2-release-rights-for-kerala-and-karnataka-have-been-sold.html

[Cinemarasigan]

Looks like it will be released sometime in February 2014...

[Russellpei]

கமலின் விஸ்வரூபம் 2... பெரும் விலைக்கு விற்கப்பட்டது கேரள உரிமை!

சென்னை: கமல் ஹாஸனின் விஸ்வரூபம் 2 படத்தின் கேரள உரிமை, அதன் முதல்பாகத்தை விட அதிக விலைக்குப் போயுள்ளது.
கமல்ஹாஸனின் விஸ்வரூபம் படம், டிடிஎச், இஸ்லாமிய மதப் பிரச்சினை, தமிழக அரசின் தடை என சிக்கல்களால் தமிழகத்தில் வெளியாகாமல் திணறிக் கொண்டிருந்தது. அந்த நேரத்தில் இந்தியாவின் பிற மாநிலங்களிலும், உலகம் முழுவதிலும் வெளியானது. அப்போது தென் தமிழகத்தைச் சேர்ந்த பல ரசிகர்களும் பார்வையாளர்களும் வண்டி கட்டிக் கொண்டு கேரளாவுக்குப் போய் படம் பார்த்தார்கள். அங்கே விஸ்வரூபம் நல்ல வசூலையும் பெற்றது.
இப்போது விஸ்வரூபம் 2 படத்தின் பிற மாநில உரிமைகள் விற்பனை தொடங்கியுள்ளது. விஸ்வரூபம் முதல் பாகத்தை விட அதிக விலைக்கு இரண்டாம் பாகத்தை விற்பனை செய்துள்ளார் தயாரிப்பாளரான ஆஸ்கர் ரவிச்சந்திரன். இந்தப் படத்தை கேரளாவின் பிரபல விநியோகஸ்தரான காளீஸ்வரி பிலிம்ஸ் வாங்கியுள்ளது.

கர்நாடகத்தில்...
கர்நாடகத்திலும் நல்ல விலைக்கு விற்பனை செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது விஸ்வரூபம் 2. கணேஷ் பிக்சர்ஸ் இந்தப் படத்தை வாங்கியுள்ளது.

[Siv.S]

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[oyivukac]

ரஜினி- கமல் நேரடி மோதல்?

ரஜினியும் கமலும் ஒரு காலத்திலும் மோதிக் கொள்ள மாட்டார்கள். ஏனென்றால் அவர்களின் நட்பு அப்படி. ஆனாலும் கமல் விஸ்வரூபம் பார்ட் 2 க்கு காட்டுகிற துல்லியத்தை பார்த்தால் அது ரஜினியின் கோச்சடையானுக்கு தொந்தரவாக வந்து அமையுமோ என்பது போலவே இருக்கிறது சுச்சுவேஷன். இன்னும் பத்து நாட்கள் படப்பிடிப்பு மீதம் இருக்கிறதாம் விஸ்வரூபம் படத்திற்கு. அதுமட்டுமல்ல, ஆரோ 3டி தொழில் நுட்ப வேலைகளை முடிக்கவே ஒரு மாதம் தேவைப்படும் என்கிறார்கள்.

இந்த வேலைகளையெல்லாம் முடிப்பதற்காக வெளிநாடு செல்லவிருக்கும் கமல் அங்கு ஒரு மாதம் தங்கியிருப்பாராம். அவர் ஜனவரியில் திரும்பி வந்து பிப்ரவரியில் படத்தை வெளியிட முடிவு செய்தால் கூட, மார்ச்ல எக்சாம் டைம். தள்ளி வாங்க சார் என்பார்கள் விநியோகஸ்தர்கள். அதையும் கருத்தில் கொண்டால் ஏப்ரலில்தான் படம் வெளியாகும் என்கிறார்கள். இந்த பொங்கலுக்கு அஜீத்தும், விஜய்யும் மோதுவது போல, தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு தினத்தில் தவிர்க்க முடியாத மோதலாக அமையலாம் விஸ்வரூபமும் கோச்சடையானும். ஆனால் அவ்வளவு காலமெல்லாம் பொறுத்திருக்க தேவையில்லை. கோச்சடையான் படத்தை ஜனவரி இறுதிக்குள் வெளியிட்டு விடலாம் என்று கூறியிருக்கிறாராம் ரஜினி.

அவரே சொல்லிவிட்ட பிறகு ஆட்சேபணை என்ன கிடக்கு? விறுவிறுவென அதற்கான வேலைகள் நடைபெற்று வருவதாகவும் கூறுகிறார்கள். ரஜினி கமல் மோதலை தவிர்ப்பதுதான் இன்டஸ்ரிக்கு நல்லது. இன்டஸ்ரிக்கு நல்லதாக இல்லையென்றால் அதை ரஜினியும் கமலும் செய்யவும் மாட்டார்கள். அப்படின்னா?

என்னவோ போங்க… நாங்களும் குழம்பி, உங்களையும் குழப்பி…
(newtamilcinema.com)

[oyivukac]

Vishwaroopam II - Kamal Haasan Interview Thanthi TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM0TlIIgeFQ

[geno]

Any Reference to Babri Masjid Demolition in Viswaroopa 2 - would get Kamal ji(!) into more trouble - it seems! Well, Persian Mussalman and Arcot Mussalman (via Hindoo Ram!) may have given assurances, but there are much more fierce elements in the thicket now! Kamal ji(!) beware!

[oyivukac]

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/rhavichandran/1426629_567287113351425_788632763_n_zpsda98363c.jp g (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/rhavichandran/media/1426629_567287113351425_788632763_n_zpsda98363c.jp g.html)

[oyivukac]

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[Cinemarasigan]

Expectation romba egira vaikkudhu... Hope we are in an unexpected treat..

[Russellpei]

Kamal Haasan - Rasigan Kural

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO9cs6iEZI4

[Russellpei]

விஸ்வரூபம் 2ன் ட்ரெய்லர்

கமல் ஹாசன் பூஜாகுமார், ஆண்ட்ரியா நடிப்பில் உருவாகியிருக்கும் விஸ்வரூபம் 2ன் ட்ரெய்லர் ரெடியான நிலையில் எப்போ ரிலீஸ் பண்ண போகிறார் என ஒரு டவுட்டு இருந்தது. சமீபத்தில் தன் சினிமா நண்பர்களுக்கு போட்டுக்காட்டினார் கமல்.

தொடர்ந்து, இப்போது சென்னையில் நடக்க இருக்கும் இண்டர் நேஷனல் ஃபிலிம் ஃபெஸ்டிவலில் திரையிட இருப்பதாக செய்திகள் வெளியாகியிருக்கிறது. அதே நேரத்தின் அமீர் கான் வில்லனாக நடித்த தூம்3 திரைப்படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லரும் ரிலீஸ் ஆகலாம் என கூறப்படுகிறது!

[oyivukac]

இந்தியாவில் செல்வாக்குள்ள பிரபலங்களின் பட்டியலில் கமல்!

இந்தியாவில் செல்வாக்குள்ள பிரபலங்களின் 2வது பட்டியலை ஃபோர்ப்ஸ் பத்திரிகை வெளியிட்டுள்ளது.இப்பட்டியலில் இடம் பெற கிரிக்கெட் விளையாட்டிற்கும், சினிமா உலகிற்கும் இடையே கடும் போட்டி நிலவியது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.நேற்று வெளியான இப்பட்டியலில் தமிழ் திரையுலகின் சாதனையாளர் கமலஹாசனுக்கு 47வது இடம் கிடைத்துள்ளது. இப்பட்டியலில் இடம் பெற்ற ஒரே தமிழ் நடிகர் கமல் என்பது குறிப்பிடப்பட்டது.

கமலுடன் இணைந்து பல படங்களில் நடித்துள்ள நடிகை ஸ்ரீதேவிக்கு இப்பட்டியலில் 73-வது இடம் கிடைத்துள்ளது.100 பேர் கொண்ட இப்பட்டியலில் முதலிடத்தை ஷாருக்கான் தொடர்ந்து தக்கவைத்துக்கொண்டுள்ளார். 2-வது இடத்தை கிரிக்கெட் வீரர் தோனியும், சல்மான்கான் 3-வது இடத்தையும், சச்சின் டெண்டுல்கர் 4-வது இடத்தையும் பிடித்துள்ளனர்.

இப்பட்டியலின் முதல் பத்து இடங்களிலிருந்து கிரிக்கெட் வீரர் ஷேவாக், கரினா கபூர் ஆகியோர் வெளியேற்றப்பட்டுள்ளனர். இவர்களுக்கு பதிலாக ரன்பீர் கபீரும், ஹிருத்திக் ரோஷனும் இடம் பெற்றுள்ளனர்.

[Russellpei]

இந்தியாவில் செல்வாக்குள்ள பிரபலங்களின் பட்டியலில் கமல்!

இந்தியாவில் செல்வாக்குள்ள பிரபலங்களின் 2வது பட்டியலை ஃபோர்ப்ஸ் பத்திரிகை வெளியிட்டுள்ளது.இப்பட்டியலில் இடம் பெற கிரிக்கெட் விளையாட்டிற்கும், சினிமா உலகிற்கும் இடையே கடும் போட்டி நிலவியது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.நேற்று வெளியான இப்பட்டியலில் தமிழ் திரையுலகின் சாதனையாளர் கமலஹாசனுக்கு 47வது இடம் கிடைத்துள்ளது. இப்பட்டியலில் இடம் பெற்ற ஒரே தமிழ் நடிகர் கமல் என்பது குறிப்பிடப்பட்டது.

கமலுடன் இணைந்து பல படங்களில் நடித்துள்ள நடிகை ஸ்ரீதேவிக்கு இப்பட்டியலில் 73-வது இடம் கிடைத்துள்ளது.100 பேர் கொண்ட இப்பட்டியலில் முதலிடத்தை ஷாருக்கான் தொடர்ந்து தக்கவைத்துக்கொண்டுள்ளார். 2-வது இடத்தை கிரிக்கெட் வீரர் தோனியும், சல்மான்கான் 3-வது இடத்தையும், சச்சின் டெண்டுல்கர் 4-வது இடத்தையும் பிடித்துள்ளனர்.

இப்பட்டியலின் முதல் பத்து இடங்களிலிருந்து கிரிக்கெட் வீரர் ஷேவாக், கரினா கபூர் ஆகியோர் வெளியேற்றப்பட்டுள்ளனர். இவர்களுக்கு பதிலாக ரன்பீர் கபீரும், ஹிருத்திக் ரோஷனும் இடம் பெற்றுள்ளனர்.

:victory:

[Russellpei]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiYKQ9nvvxk#t=1476

Inauguration Of 11th Chennai International Film Festival - Part 2
containing Kamal's (interesting) question-answer session & brief speech.

[avavh3]

Thalaivar in 9TH CHENNAIYIL THIRUVAIYARU INAUGURATION
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/event-photos-pictures-stills/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration/thumbnails/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration-stills-photos-pictures-34.jpg
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/event-photos-pictures-stills/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration-stills-photos-pictures-38.jpg

where are the news about VR2 release audio and video?

[venkkiram]

Can we keep this thread only for VR related news? There is one more thread we have to share anything related Kamal.

[kumarsr]

Thalaivar in 9TH CHENNAIYIL THIRUVAIYARU INAUGURATION
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/event-photos-pictures-stills/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration/thumbnails/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration-stills-photos-pictures-34.jpg
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/event-photos-pictures-stills/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration/9th-chennaiyil-thiruvaiyaru-inauguration-stills-photos-pictures-38.jpg

where are the news about VR2 release audio and video?

Kadavulae Ilai....But he seems to be omnipresent in almost all functions.

[avavh3]

Can we keep this thread only for VR related news? There is one more thread we have to share anything related Kamal.
link pl

[hattori_hanzo]

2013 hall of fame: Top 10 filmy newsmakers
http://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/2013-hall-of-fame-top-10-filmy-newsmakers-16600/slide/4

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Photo 4 of 10
Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam blacked out: The beginning of the year saw Kamal Haasan's much anticipated spy thriller Vishwaroopam in the news for all the wrong reasons. First, the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association threatened a complete boycott of the film, when Mr Haasan announced a direct-to-home premiere of the film. The DTH launch of the film was cancelled and the release date was postponed from January 10 to January 25.

On January 23, two days before the release of the film, the Tamil Nadu government banned the screening of Vishwaroopam in the state after Muslim groups expressed concern that the film could disturb communal harmony. Soon, protests against the movie spread to neighbouring Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala and screenings of the movie were affected. Calling it 'cultural terrorism,' the actor filed a petition in the Madras High Court. On January 29, the ban was lifted by the court but the government appealed against that verdict and won.

It was only on February 1 that the actor reached an agreement with Muslim groups to edit seven scenes from the film which they had found objectionable. The film finally released on February 7 and had fetched Rs 120 crore in first four days.

[oyivukac]

‪Kumudam‬ Magazine has selected Kamal Haasan as the best ‪‎Tamil‬ actor of 2013 ‪for ‎Vishwaroopam‬

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[avavh3]

Kamal Haasan's Toughest Role Ever
http://forbesindia.com/media/images/2013/Dec/topimg_23139_vishwaroopam_600x400.jpg
Kamal haasan, outspoken, unconventional and very aware that his boundaries stretch farther than those of most others, is no stranger to controversies. But last year he faced the biggest storm of his career. With Vishwaroopam, a mega-budget film that revolves around international terrorism, Haasan walked on that thin ice of religion and community.

The first big controversy around Viswaroopam saw fearful distributors and exhibitors go up-in-arms as Haasan announced a simultaneous direct-to-home (DTH) release. Technological and marketing progress has not really been Tamil cinema’s strongest suit, especially with polarising viewpoints from all the unions and associations involved in the business. Not surprisingly, the decision to use the DTH platform at the same time as the theatrical release was an unpopular one.

Add to this, there was the accusation of religious disharmony: It was contended that Vishwaroopam portrayed its Muslim characters in poor light. Ironically, the protests were led by heated, near-violent groups of people calling for the ban of the film’s release which the state stalled, citing security reasons. All this after it had already got an okay from the censor board. Even more ironically, it then released in several areas with denser Muslim populations than Tamil Nadu and those audiences predominantly found nothing untoward in the film.

For the first time, Haasan, 59, displayed emotional eloquence in what seemed like a spontaneous, impromptu press conference. He spoke of his respect for all communities and his right of freedom of speech through the medium of cinema. He talked about how “he is fed up of playing dirty political games”. He said he despaired being misunderstood and targeted by miscreants and troublemakers when he has pledged his whole life to the art and passion of cinema.

And then, there was the ultimatum: If India didn’t let him work, he would even move out. Like the late artist MF Hussain.

In the melting pot of good, bad, ugly, mediocre and genius, also called Indian cinema, it is not often that one finds someone whose perspective and work constantly breaks barriers, jumps out of the box and blurs boundaries. Kamalji (as he is addressed respectfully by several peers and protégées) began his association with the silver screen when he was just a little boy, aged four. Stalwart producer AVM Chettiar’s son M Saravanan noticed the fire within him and suggested to his father that Haasan take over the passionately eloquent little boy’s role in the wildly famous Kalathur Kanamma.

There was no looking back after that, although the journey was not always smooth sailing. It would take an entire volume to talk about his long career, which spans over 200 Indian films in Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu.

His entry into films as a four-year-old kid in Kalathur Kanamma (1958) is still remembered but his first big Tamil film breakthrough was a film called Apoorva Ragangal (1975), directed by K Balachander. Today, that film is remembered more for launching the career of a superstar: Rajinikanth. But while the audiences took note of Rajinikanth for his charisma, they noted Haasan for his immense talent. He did close to a hundred films in different languages in the following decade—these include 16 Vayathinile with Sridevi and Rajinikanth, Avargal (again with Rajinikanth), Sigappu Rojakkal and Kalyanaraman.

He essayed some outstanding (and outstandingly different) roles—from a mentally challenged simpleton to a disturbed serial killer to a ventriloquist. Several of these are multi-starrers with Rajinikanth and Sridevi. Many of his films during this time are in Malayalam and several others are dubbed into various languages.

Over the next several years, the willingness to experiment both off- and on-screen saw him portray a range of characters, produce films, sing songs, experiment, inspire, provoke and, as a result of all this, build a huge fan following.

However, after the ban, for some time, it seemed as if the actor would leave India forever. Newspapers and television channels followed him 24/7. The press conferences at his home/office were crowded. He was trending on Twitter for days. It was painful to see an artiste (at that time, he called himself a businessman trying to trade his wares, but couldn’t) fight what seemed to be a losing battle.

But soon, the tide turned in his favour—about two weeks after the ban (and after a successful release everywhere else in the world, including regions with heavier Muslim populations than Tamil Nadu), Vishwaroopam was given the go-ahead for release. Despite the delay, the film garnered huge sympathetic support and raked in the returns. It was a huge worldwide hit, a fantastic PR vehicle and Haasan was back in business.

Focussed as he is, Vishwaroopam 2 is already nearly done and will see its theatrical release in early 2014… provided no controversies and protests pop up from around it.

Read more: http://forbesindia.com/article/2013-celebrity-100/kamal-haasans-toughest-role-ever/36747/1#ixzz2oZZ5jnOn

[oyivukac]

Happy New Year 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxAhwJR3d0M

[Russellpei]

தமிழ்திரையுலகம் 2013: நடிகர்களின் ஏற்றமும் இறக்கமும்


கமல்-விஸ்வரூபம்
தமிழ் சினிமாவின் முன்னணி நட்சத்திரங்களில் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியின் படம் இந்த ஆண்டில் வெளிவரவில்லை. கலைஞானி கமலஹாசனின் ‘விஸ்வரூபம்’ படம் பல்வேறு தடைகளுக்கு பின் வெளியான வசூலில் அபார சாதனை படைத்து அவரின் விஸ்வரூபத்தை பறை சாற்றியது.

சூர்யா-சூப்பர்

கமல், ரஜினி ஆகியோருக்கு அடுத்த தலைமுறை நடிகர்களில் அஜீத், விஜய், சூர்யா, விக்ரம் ஆகியோரில் பெண்களை அதிக அளவு ரசிகர்களாக கொண்டிருக்கும் சூர்யாவுக்கு இந்த வருடம் சூப்பரான வருடம் என்றே கூறவேண்டும். இவரது ‘சிங்கம்-2’ அதிக வசூலை குவித்து மிகப்பெரிய சாதனையை படைத்தது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

அஜீத்-அபாரம்

அஜீத் நடிப்பில் ஊழல் மற்றும் தகவல் தொழில்நுட்பத்தை மையமாக கொண்டு வெளிவந்த ‘ஆரம்பம்’ மிகப்பெரிய வெற்றியை பெற்றது. குறிப்பாக வெளிநாடுகளில் ‘எந்திரன்’ மற்றும் ‘விஸ்வரூபம்’, ‘சிவாஜி’ மற்றும் ‘தசாவதாரம்’ ஆகிய படங்களுக்கு அடுத்தபடியாக 2.5 கோடி ரூபாய்க்கு மேல் வசூலாகி சாதனை படைத்தது. தமிழகத்தில் மட்டும் இப்படம் 60 கோடிக்கு மேல் வசூலை குவித்திருப்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

ஆர்யா-ஆச்சரியம்

ஹீரோவாக மட்டுமே நடிப்பேன் என்றில்லாமல் மற்ற நடிகர்களோடு இணைந்து நடித்து தனது திறமையான நடிப்பால் ரசிகர்கள் மனதில் இடம்பிடித்துவரும் ஆர்யா 2013-ம் வருடத்தில் ஆச்சரியமான நடிகராகதான் தெரிகிறார். அஜித்துடன் இணைந்து ‘ஆரம்பம்’, ஜெய் உடன் இணைந்து ‘ராஜா ராணி’ ஆகிய படங்களில் நடித்து ஸ்கோர் செய்த ஆர்யாவுக்கு ‘இரண்டாம் உலகம்’ மட்டுமே சற்று சரிவை கொடுத்துள்ளது.

விஜய்-சுமார்

அஜித்துக்கு போட்டியாக கருதப்படும் விஜய்யின் ‘தலைவா’ படமும் பல்வேறு தடைகளுக்கு மத்தியில் வெளியாகி சுமாரான வெற்றியை பெற்றது. இந்த ஆண்டை பொறுத்தவரை விஜய்க்கு சற்று இறங்குமுகம் என்றே சொல்லவேண்டும்.

விஷால்-துடிப்பு

தனது துடிப்பான நடிப்பால் ரசிகர்களை கவர்ந்து வந்த விஷாலுக்கு தொடர் தோல்விக்கு பின் சுமாராக ஒடிய ‘பட்டத்து யானை’ மற்றும் மிகப்பெரிய வெற்றியை கொடுத்த ‘பாண்டிய நாடு’ ஆகிய படங்கள் அவருக்கு மறுபடியும் உற்சாகத்தை வரவழைத்துள்ளது. அதே உற்சாகத்தோடு பல்வேறு படங்களில் சுறுசுறுப்பாக நடித்துக்கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

விக்ரம்-வீழ்ச்சி

தனது நடிப்பாற்றலால் அனைத்து தரப்பு ரசிகர்களையும் கவர்ந்துள்ள சீயான் விக்ரமிற்கு இந்த ஆண்டு வீழ்ச்சி என்று தான் சொல்லவேண்டும். இந்த ஆண்டு வெளிவந்த ‘டேவிட்’ படம் எதிர்பார்த்த அளவு வெற்றி பெறாதததே அதற்கு முக்கிய காரணம்.

இளம் நடிகர்களில் சிம்புவின் படம் எதுவும் இந்த ஆண்டில் வெளிவரவில்லை.

தனுஷ்-சரிவு

தனுஷ் நடிப்பில் இந்தியில் வெளியாகி பெரும்வெற்றி பெற்ற ‘ராஞ்சனா’ படம் தமிழில் பொழிமாற்றம் செய்யப்பட்டது. இப்படத்திற்கு தமிழகத்தில் பெரிய வரவேற்பில்லாமல் போனது. தனுஷின் அபாரமான நடிப்பாற்றலை வெளிப்படுத்திய ‘மரியான்’ படமும் எதிர்பார்த்த அளவு வெற்றியை பெற முடியவில்லை. ‘நய்யாண்டி’ படம் மட்டுமே சுமாரான வெற்றியை பெற்றது.

புதுமுகங்களில் புகழ் பெற்றவர்கள்

இந்த ஆண்டில் புதுமுக நடிகரான சிவகார்த்திகேயனுககு ‘எதிர்நீச்சல்’, ‘வருத்தப்படாத வாலிபர் சங்கம்’ ஆகிய படங்கள் மிகப்பெரிய வெற்றியை கொடுத்து, தயாரிப்பாளர்களின் நடிகராக அவதாரமெடுத்திருக்கிறார். தற்போது ஹன்சிகாவுடன் இணைந்து ‘மான் கராத்தே’ படத்தில் நடித்து வருவது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

சுமார் மூஞ்சி குமாரான விஜய் சேதுபதி கதைக்கு முக்கியத்துவம் உள்ள படங்களில் தனது திறமையான நடிப்பினால் சூப்பர் நடிப்பு குமாராக வலம் வருகிறார்.

குணச்சித்திர வேடங்களில் கலக்கிய சத்யராஜ் மற்றும் பார்த்திபன்

கடந்த காலங்களில் மிகப்பெரிய ஹீரோவாக வலம் வந்த சத்யராஜ் தற்போது குணச்சித்திர வேடங்களில் நடித்து கலக்கிவருகிறார். ‘தலைவா’, ‘ராஜா ராணி’ மற்றும் ‘வருத்தப்படாத வாலிபர் சங்கம்’ ஆகிய படங்களில் சிறப்பாக நடித்து ரசிகர்கள் தனக்குரிய இடத்தை தக்கவைத்து கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

நீண்ட இடைவேளைக்குப் பிறகு கரு.பழனியப்பனின் ‘ஜன்னல் ஓரம்’ படத்தில் நடித்த பார்த்திபன் தனது நக்கல் நடிப்பை மறுபடியும் ரசிகர்களுக்கு விருந்தாக கொடுத்திருக்கிறார். வருங்காலங்களிலும் தங்களது வித்தியாசமான நடிப்பின் மூலம் இவர்கள் இருவரும் ரசிகர்களை மகிழ்விப்பார்கள் என்று நம்புவோம்.

[nickraman]

KH opens New Year with VR-2 Making - Underwater action sequence.

No definite date as of yet, but soon..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VHkbhYlD6k

Please note Mohammad Ghibran's BGM. :)

[venkkiram]

There is now a positive vibe all over the media on VR (part 1) while comparing last year movie releases and success history. If Kamal is ready with VR 2 by this time, this postive vibe itself could have helped for promotions and advertisement.

[Adox]

KH opens New Year with VR-2 Making - Underwater action sequence.

No definite date as of yet, but soon..

Please note Mohammad Ghibran's BGM. :)

Awesome. Sets stage for a high profile arrival .....

[venkkiram]

@Making the small jump he doing @0.28 - AWESOME! At the age of 60, his body flexibility inspires many.

[avavh3]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Kamal-Haasan-to-play-an-ageing-superstar-in-his-next/articleshow/28316752.cms
Kamal Haasan will play an ageing superstar in his next; has also signed Ananth Mahadevan for a part.

About 10 days ago, Ananth Mahadevan was surprised by a call from Kamal Haasan. "He wanted me to play the role of his friendcum-manager in his next film," reveals the actor-filmmaker.

While Ananth is tight-lipped about the project, a source close to the development tells TOI that the drama revolves around an ageing actor trying to exorcise his past who decides to mend the bridges he burned on the way to the top "It's in the same league and genre as a 'Kagaz Ke Phool', 'Fedora' or 'Sunset Boulevard' but not a remake or an adaptation. Kamal will be playing his age. It's unfortunate that a 50 plus actor in India doesn't often get the same opportunities, though in Hollywood, actors like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino continue to rule the roost. Kamal is trying to break that ceiling," asserts the source.

This is not the first collaboration between Ananth and Kamal. The former also plays a significant role in ' Vishwaroopam 2' which is set to release this month. Interestingly, their characters are often in conflict in the film as Ananth plays a government agent who plays by the book while Kamal's character in the drama is an agent with rather unconventional methods.

Meanwhile the sequel to the 2013 spy thriller moves from the US to the UK. "Two decades ago, I was clicked with Kamal outside the Taj and when the photograph appeared in a film magazine, a friend pointed out that there was an uncanny similarity between the two of us. We could almost pass of as brothers. The observation was repeated when he posted stills from 'Vishwaroopam 2' on Facebook," says Ananth.

[oyivukac]

Vishwaroopam has been voted Best Movie of 2013 in Singapore by fans.

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/rhavichandran/1488649_580369135376556_733891636_n_zps245dc57e.jp g (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/rhavichandran/media/1488649_580369135376556_733891636_n_zps245dc57e.jp g.html)

[omeuforivo]

Top 25 Films Of 2013 by Behindwoods. Number one film is our Kamal Haasan's ‎Vishwaroopam‬
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-25-movies-of-2013/1vishwaroopam.html

[HonestRaj]

Vishwaroopam has been voted Best Movie of 2013 in Singapore by fans.

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/rhavichandran/1488649_580369135376556_733891636_n_zps245dc57e.jp g (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/rhavichandran/media/1488649_580369135376556_733891636_n_zps245dc57e.jp g.html)

list.. rombha super.. :lol2:

[avavh3]

Top 25 Films Of 2013 by Behindwoods. Number one film is our Kamal Haasan's ‎Vishwaroopam‬
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-25-movies-of-2013/1vishwaroopam.html
:thumbsup:

[rachel]

i agree viswaroopam is a very good movie right from the start until the very end. at the same time when i was watching it i felt depressed and disturbed by it...
it is not a 'feel good' movie at all :rolleyes:

[Cinemarasigan]

i agree viswaroopam is a very good movie right from the start until the very end. at the same time when i was watching it i felt depressed and disturbed by it...
it is not a 'feel good' movie at all :rolleyes:

You will get "feel good" while watching mostly "Family Dramas" "Romantic Comedy" genre films. VR deals with International terrorism and which will create an "Impact" on the viewer...

[Adox]

You will get "feel good" while watching mostly "Family Dramas" "Romantic Comedy" genre films. VR deals with International terrorism and which will create an "Impact" on the viewer...

Moreover unlike other movies where you watch, feel good and forget, Kamal movies have a good deal of depth/meanings etc. .... that makes you ponder well after the movie is over. IMO, most Kamal fans simply enjoy that feeling.

[rachel]

You will get "feel good" while watching mostly "Family Dramas" "Romantic Comedy" genre films. VR deals with International terrorism and which will create an "Impact" on the viewer...

that's right...mr. cinemarasigan :lol: cool...cool...
you just wrote back what i said.you just mentioned it's about international terrorism and it will create an impact on the viewer....yeahhh it has created an impact on me..that's why i felt disturbed by it...what's wrong with it???

who will feel good about watching 'international terrorism'??? :confused:

[rachel]

Moreover unlike other movies where you watch, feel good and forget, Kamal movies have a good deal of depth/meanings etc. .... that makes you ponder well after the movie is over. IMO, most Kamal fans simply enjoy that feeling.

i agree 100% with you :lol:

but you have to agree it's not suitable for younger audience and kids. even i don't know old people will enjoy it
was it given 'A' certificate????

[rachel]

but it 's different from our usual tamil movies. it has a hollywood feel to it...very good thriller movie

[Cinemarasigan]

you just wrote back what i said.you just mentioned it's about international terrorism and it will create an impact on the viewer....yeahhh it has created an impact on me..that's why i felt disturbed by it...what's wrong with it???


I did not feel anything wrong in it, did my post means anything like that :confused2:

[hattori_hanzo]

Vishwaroopam, on the whole, is certainly not a feel good movie. Kamal himself would admit it. And its rated U/A. Thats probably why he cleverly made the first 15 mins family-friendly. Even now, many of my friends would say they liked the first half (till Transformation) more than the 2nd.

Vishwanathan+the Stunt :: Vishwaroopam = Balram Naidu :: Dasavatharam, in terms of mass appeal, repeat audience & feel good factor.

The concept is dark and idea was to portray the cruelties as is. Scenes like children sacrificing their happiness, women being slaved were meant to be disturbing. But IMO, the other RKFI movies - Kurudhippunal, Mahanadhi, Hey Ram handled the respective issues in a much more serious and disturbing manner than Vishwaroopam, probably because the protagonist hasnt lost any dear ones yet :roll:. I was more depressed even with movies like Sathya and Virumandi.

[Cinemarasigan]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1538833_733207870025371_1502599091_n.jpg

this still was taken on october 15th 2013.. vishwaroopam released on jan 25th 2013, whatever shown in vishwaroopam is realty :shock:

[Cinemarasigan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWfW9hCUAASNYX.jpg
A shooting spot still..

[avavh3]

hi rachel, welcome to this thread. u have touched the main diff between KH and RK. many movie goers say they would just want 2 and half hour entertainment and nothing else..which is the feel-good factor. that is provided by RK in abundance without caring about logic (with due respect to him) but KH calls "spade a spade" which sometimes disturbing to watch but thats what good cinema is all about.

[mappi]

Unamai Vilambi,
The query on hand was quite simple - A viewer found some scenes, situation or even a whole sub plot disturbing. Keeping in mind the certification, its quite normal. Now, where does that give an opportunity to bring in RK to convenience a particular viewer ?

[rachel]

Unamai Vilambi,
The query on hand was quite simple - A viewer found some scenes, situation or even a whole sub plot disturbing. Keeping in mind the certification, its quite normal. Now, where does that give an opportunity to bring in RK to convenience a particular viewer ?

particular viewer..... :lol: who is that??? :lol:

[venkkiram]

Vishwaroopam, on the whole, is certainly not a feel good movie. Nope.. its a feel good movie. If good wins against the bad or trying to win against bad, its a feel good movie.


Kamal himself would admit it. How do you know?


And its rated U/A. Thats probably why he cleverly made the first 15 mins family-friendly. So what? How it matters for the public who watches that movie? Everyone whole hearted accept that movie.


Vishwanathan+the Stunt :: Vishwaroopam = Balram Naidu :: Dasavatharam, in terms of mass appeal, repeat audience & feel good factor. Sweeping statement by means of comparison. Not at all needed. We need to pick same level of genre films for comparison.

[rachel]

hi rachel, welcome to this thread. u have touched the main diff between KH and RK. many movie goers say they would just want 2 and half hour entertainment and nothing else..which is the feel-good factor. that is provided by RK in abundance without caring about logic (with due respect to him) but KH calls "spade a spade" which sometimes disturbing to watch but thats what good cinema is all about.

yeah..u r right... good point...some people like or enjoy sad or disturbing or depressing movies and they call them good entertainment.

other people enjoy 'happy ending' or comedy or mindless action movies and call them good entertainment.

you are category one. i am category two. :smile:

[rachel]

ohh. venkkiram, what about this?

it's not suitable for younger audience. what do you say about this?
i think the film even starts with married girl talking about seeing other guy?????? right

[Anban]

rachel-kku puriyura maathiri solluraaru mappi .. avvalavu thaan ..

[Anban]

ohh. venkkiram, what about this?

it's not suitable for younger audience. what do you say about this?
i think the film even starts with married girl talking about seeing other guy?????? right
so younger audience shudnt watch is it ?? she is just talking . :P

[rachel]

so younger audience shudnt watch is it ?? she is just talking . :P

oh...anban...it's a good movie..ok ya..

[Anban]

oh...anban...it's a good movie..ok ya..
ofcourse its a good movie.. and ofcourse Kamal stopped making feel good movies (that girls love) long long long ago ..

[Mr.GreyShirt]

It's a thought provoking movie but that doesn't make it less entertaining. It wasn't a dark movie like you say. Just because it's not suitable for younger audience, doesn't make it as one.

[mappi]

Rachel, let me try to clear it up for you :

I respect your take that VR is disturbing, think I will mention it somewhere down there once more. Here I will illustrate the importance of certification, plus we will try to see the factor called "disturbing". Happy reading :

1/ Certification is an important factor to be noted and noticed before watching a movie. Even the Censor Board of India advices the viewers to see whether posters and ads carry the valid certification in it. If not found, the film risks to get legally staled from release. There are 4 categories :

U - unrestricted public exhibition
A - restricted to adult audiences
UA - unrestricted public exhibition subject to parental guidance for children below the age of twelve
S - restricted to specialized audiences such as doctors or scientists

For the certification process and category nomination, I invite you to visit the Central Board of Film Certification and see also its guidelines.

2/ UA is one of the matured certification, where if you are over 12 years you are suitable to resist a certain amount of violence and sexuality thru visuals or dialogues. A category is age dependent and it does not consider the gender or any physical or mental ailments. Portions pertaining to life like pre & post marriage, separation & illegal alliances that does not suit the nominated social practices are a UA if sexuality and violence are not kept under check both visually and in speech. Goes well with language, blood and sexual provocations too. Sometimes the theme of a movie also comes under its radar but the film does not carry any resemblance for a restriction. Its basically due to the level of understanding wrt a certain age group.

3/ Viswaroopam -
Concept : Terrorism
Plot : How an Indian (VR2 can prove me wrong) spy penetrates the terrorist circle and brings down their plan to commit a big devastation
Sub Plot : Life of Spy - failed marriage, disguise, survival, deception etc.,

Going by this, Vishwaroopam is certainly not for the faint hearted. There are many episodes in the movie those which are quite haunting, even though the violence is kept under check (quite). You got to thank KH for keeping the transformation scene less graphical by eliminating the gore - ex: don't watch Kill Bill vs Gogo. The underlined point or the motive of KH is to dilute the global terrorism and give an opportunity to the pop corn munching TFI movie audience a reality that they are unaware of.

4/ If as an adult, one fails to take into account these measures put in place by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting under the Cinematography Act through censor certifications, its not the fault of the film or the film maker. Each Adult has to be responsible in choosing a screening respecting the clauses of admittance and the nature of the film. Failing which the individual faces the consequences for his own act. These certifications can be a blockage for film makers viz a viz the profit run (head count) of a film. So they try to mask it under the screenplay which appeals to the younger audience at the same time has enough material for the adults in the same particular scene. But a film maker in no point of time can hide or will hide the motive in his film.

Vishwaroopam is a clean display of substances that integrates the viewership of any audience eliminating the age factor. But still each one approach any film with their psychological balance, and that's where any film gets more disturbing. Let me tell you what disturbs me - I am a fan of slasher movies - I like dark, twisty, weird films (watch Stoker) - but I cannot support a female getting hit or kicked in the stomach - if I was in the censor board that's a clean A for me. But the system does not work like that - so, instead I just zap those impurities. Your stance that Vishwaroopam is disturbing is a very rightful one in your POV and anyone and everyone must respect it. And about the opening scene, the conversation with the shrink - that's where Kamal briliantly plays with the Censor board - it happens in US of A, their culture, part of the screenplay. And for our audience who are not yet open to such conversations, it actually gives more than a clue to the younger audience that the couple are not happy (repeat : if sexuality and violence are kept under check both visually and in speech). What it makes for an adult, as mentioned, it depends on the individual.

But what did not really go well with me was the explanation given to you on the lines of logic (whatever that's suppose to mean) :

Rachel found VR disturbing, so all Rajini movies are illogical => read that again !

[Anban]

mappi, ethukkudethaalum essay eluthura group-la neengalum sernthutteengale :cry:

[mappi]

LoL Anban.
Ithuvum oru vagaila entertainment thaaney.

But the truth is, ezhutha otkarntha Thenali Kamal mari suthi suthi ezhuthra mari aiduthu. Oh Gad ! Trust me I never realize it while writing.
Oru introduction, oru detialing, oru summary nu poitey irruku - very old school you know. Got to get into SMS and social media to learn the art of "one liners"

[Adox]

Censor's U/A rating seems to be consistent with the movie considering that its not possible to cater to every individual notion of feeling disturbed. Agree there could have been some scenes not appropriate for children and the faint hearted. Again, we all have different yard sticks in feeling disturbed ... Personally felt VR was Kamal's best in the last 8-10 years with a good mix of plot/action/drama and so forth.

Myself and a lot of people I know were immensely disturbed by Mahanadhi but turns out that its one of my all time Kamal favorites. I certainly dont associate feeling disturbed with liking a movie.

[kumarsr]

For me, VR has lost its shine over time. I was quite taken by the movie in the first few months. Sure, the content is new (international terrorism), new locales (jordan), super VFX and scale. I enjoyed the first half including the transformation scene. Some of the afghan portions weren't bad either. But, at some point in the movie, the thrill and anticipation in the screenplay went south. It seems to me that KH tries too hard to walk that line between making a bold, thoughtful movie and masala entertaintment, but not fully succeeding.

Looking back, VR is yet another good vs evil movie, where the hero comes out victorious after bashing up the bad ones. Nothing wrong with that but from that perspective, not much of a difference between VR and other movies like Thuppaki, Arrambam.

[hattori_hanzo]

Nope.. its a feel good movie. If good wins against the bad or trying to win against bad, its a feel good movie.

Good wins against the bad in the climax. If that makes it a feel good movie, Mahanadhi & Kurudhippunal are feel good movies too. Sogamaana scene'la kanna moodikkittu adhaiyum feel good movie aakkidalame. Feel-good movies are'nt always good movies. Kamal (especially RKFI) has always taken up several serious subjects and has been successful in conveying his messages to the audience. Vishwaroopam is one such example.


How do you know?

:-)


So what? How it matters for the public who watches that movie? Everyone whole hearted accept that movie.

Ippa yaaru public ACCEPT panlennu sonnaanga? Vishwaroopam had a very good reach with the audiences, but its a serious movie for serious audiences. Feel-good illendren avvalavu dhaan.


Sweeping statement by means of comparison. Not at all needed. We need to pick same level of genre films for comparison.
:huh: Im not comparing the movies. Im just talking about the 'USP' factor. Out of all the roles, Balram Naidu stood out and eventually became a major factor in bringing in repeat audiences to the theatres. Similarly, for Vishwaroopam, the Transformation and first 15 mins family friendly scenes contributed in a big way in making the movie a success among family & children too.

[rsubras]

Good wins against the bad in the climax. If that makes it a feel good movie, Mahanadhi & Kurudhippunal are feel good movies too. Sogamaana scene'la kanna moodikkittu adhaiyum feel good movie aakkidalame. Feel-good movies are'nt always good movies. Kamal (especially RKFI) has always taken up several serious subjects and has been successful in conveying his messages to the audience. Vishwaroopam is one such example.
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it is not good wins against bad just in the climax..but more like good keeps on winning against bad without much damage...esp in the form of death......... mahanadhi la a sweet family got torn in the turn of events, and in kurudhipunal the protoganists dies miserably.......in kakka kaaka hero has the last laugh against villain but in the overall picture it is the villain who is the winner since he vowed revenge against the hero & his friends and their family and he succeeds in that..so kaaka kaaka is not a good movie.....same for vettaiyaadu vilayadu...... has to be like, good wins against bad and gives a feeling to the audience that good will ultimately prevail and they leave home feeling satisfied / good..

[rsubras]

Im not comparing the movies. Im just talking about the 'USP' factor. Out of all the roles, Balram Naidu stood out and eventually became a major factor in bringing in repeat audiences to the theatres. Similarly, for Vishwaroopam, the Transformation and first 15 mins family friendly scenes contributed in a big way in making the movie a success among family & children too.

for me, it is more for the stunning climax...like how the impending tsunami was used to neutralise the effect of the heavy damage that vial was going to cause....... realized this only towards the very end (martial arts guy vs fletcher fight) and was like wowww.... felt like standing and clapping for that...thatz where the whole butterfly effect that kamal mentioned in the first scene and the rangarajan nambi episode got linked with the entire episode...

[Cinemarasigan]

For me, VR has lost its shine over time. I was quite taken by the movie in the first few months.


We can't expect the impact to be long lasting more than few months. This is not an evergreen type movie. The plot is new, technically top notch, Production design and VFX are never before in Indian cinema.. Sure it will fade after some time... Hope VR2 will provide more impact than the first version.

[Cinemarasigan]

for me, it is more for the stunning climax...like how the impending tsunami was used to neutralise the effect of the heavy damage that vial was going to cause....... realized this only towards the very end (martial arts guy vs fletcher fight) and was like wowww.... felt like standing and clapping for that...thatz where the whole butterfly effect that kamal mentioned in the first scene and the rangarajan nambi episode got linked with the entire episode...

In many theaters there were standing ovation :)

[Russellpei]

Latest technology in Vishwaroopam2

Sources in ‪‎Kollywood‬ are abuzz with news that Kamal Haasan has used a new technique in ‪‎Vishwaroopam2‬/‎Vishwaroop2‬ known as the ‪‎Invisible‬. This technique has not been used even in ‪‎Hollywood‬ flicks till now. So far, technicians in foreign countries have been using this technology only for advertisements and ‪‎KamalHaasan‬ is bold enough to use it for his movie ‪Vishwaroopam‬ 2.

This is a path-breaking technology and fans would enjoy it when the movie releases, say sources close the film unit...

[oyivukac]

Kamal Haasan receiving the Award from Mammotty and MohanLal for Vishwaroopam at AsiaNet Film Awards..
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/rhavichandran/asianet_zpsd1ddad68.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/rhavichandran/media/asianet_zpsd1ddad68.jpg.html)

[avavh3]

ravi, invisible tech..is it this?
http://www.gbalaji.in/2013/08/07/why-we-need-invisible-watermarking-in-post-production/
but you say this technology is used only for advertisements. can you pl elaborate

[Russellpei]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiPQbdtO_2g
Ghibran - talking about Vishwaroopam II

[avavh3]

Thalaivar awarded with Padma Bhushan by GOI. Proud moment for all fans. He said VR2 shooting is over and will be released shortly.

[oyivukac]

பத்ம பூஷன் கமல் பேட்டி!

பத்ம பூஷண் விருது கிடைத்ததிற்கு ரஜினி வாழ்த்து இதுவரைக்கு சொல்லல. இனிமேதான் சொல்லுவார். எல்லாரும் சொல்லி முடிச்ச உடனே நிதானமாக சொல்லுவார். அவரைப் பற்றி எனக்குத் தெரியும். அவருக்கு நான் சொல்லும் வாழ்த்தும் அப்படிப்பட்டதுதான்.” என்று பத்ம பூஷண் விருது பெறுவதையொட்டி, நடிகர் கமல்ஹாசன் சென்னை – ஆழ்வார்பேட்டையில் உள்ள தன் அலுவலகத்தில் செய்தியாளர்களுக்குப் பேட்டியளித்த போது தெரிவித்தார்.

நடிகர் கமலஹாசனுக்கு மத்திய அரசு பத்மபூஷண் விருது அறிவித்துள்ளது. இதைத்தொடர்ந்து ஆழ்வார்பேட்டை அலுவலகத்தில் இன்று அவர் நிருபர்களுக்கு பேட்டி அளித்தார்.அப்போது,””நான் பணியாற்றும் துறையில் தகுதியானவர்கள், திறமையாளர்கள் பலரும் இருக்கையில் என் பெயர் பத்ம பூஷண் பட்டியலில் இடம்பெற்றது எனக்கு கிடைத்த பெருமை. இந்தப் பட்டத்திற்கு தகுதி உள்ளவனாக இனிமேல்தான் நான் ஆக வேண்டும். இனிமேல் நான் போகவேண்டிய தூரத்திற்கான ஊக்கியாக, இந்த விருதை நான் எடுத்துக் கொள்கிறேன். இந்தப் பெருமைக்கு தகுதியுள்ளவனாக நான் என்னையாக்கிக் கொள்ள வேண்டும் என்பது தான் எனது எண்ணம்.”

பாரத ரத்னா விருது எப்போது வாங்கப் போகிறீர்கள்?
“நான் எப்போதுமே மெதுவாகத்தான் போவேன். பள்ளிப் படிப்பில்கூட அப்படித்தான். இந்த நாட்டில் மக்கள் கொடுத்திருக்கும் அங்கீகாரம்தான் முதன்மையானது. அதற்குப் பிறகுதான் விருதுகள். நீங்கள் சொல்வது போன்று அதுதான் அடுத்த கட்டம் என்று நினைத்தால், அதுவும் சாத்தியம்தான்.”

கிரிக்கெட்டில் 25 ஆண்டுகள் சாதனைபடைத்த சச்சினுக்கு பாரத ரத்னா வழங்கியுள்ளார்கள். ஆனால், நீங்கள் 50 ஆண்டுகளாக மக்களை மகிழ்வித்துக் கொண்டு இருக்கிறீர்களே. உங்களுக்கு கிடைக்காதை எப்படிப் பார்க்கிறீர்கள்?

“கண்டிப்பாக எதுவும் நினைக்கவில்லை. சுதந்திரப் போராட்டம் மாதிரிதான். கிடைத்தாலும் சரி, மறந்தாலும் சரி எனக்கு ஒ.கே தான். இருப்பதற்கும், பணி செய்வதற்கு தகுதியுடையவனாக இருப்பதே பெரிய பட்டம்.”

பத்ம பூஷண் விருது கிடைத்ததிற்கு ரஜினி வாழ்த்து கூறினாரா?

“இதுவரைக்கு சொல்லல. இனிமேதான் சொல்லுவார். எல்லாரும் சொல்லி முடிச்ச உடனே நிதானமாக சொல்லுவார். அவரைப் பற்றி எனக்குத் தெரியும். அவருக்கு நான் சொல்லும் வாழ்த்தும் அப்படிப்பட்டதுதான்.”

இவ்விருதை யாருக்கு சமர்பிக்க விரும்புகிறீர்கள்?

“எனக்கு கற்றுக் கொடுத்தவர்களுக்கு, குடும்பத்திற்கு இந்த விருதை நான் சமர்ப்பிகிறேன். சம்பளம் வாங்கிக்கொண்டும், சம்பளம் கொடுத்தும் கற்றுக்கொடுத்தவர்கள் அனைவருக்குமே இந்த விருதை சமர்ப்பிகிறேன். சண்முகம் அண்ணாச்சியும், பாலசந்தர் அவர்களும் இதில் முதன்மையானவர்கள். அது மறக்க முடியாத நன்றிக்கடன். தீர்க்க முடியாத கடன். எனக்கு இகழ்வுகள் ஏற்படும் போது மட்டுமே, அது என்னுடையதாகிறது. எனக்கு புகழ் வரும் போது எல்லாம் எனக்கு பின்னால் பலர் இருக்கிறார்கள்.”

ஆஸ்கர் விருது எப்போது?

“இந்த ஊர்ல வியாபாரம் பண்றவங்களுக்கு ஐ.எஸ்.ஐ தான் முக்கியம், யு.எஸ்.ஐ எதற்கு? அந்த ஊர்ல வேலை செய்யும்போது யு.எஸ்.ஐ பார்த்துக் கொள்ளலாம். அந்த ஊருக்கு வியாபாரத்திற்கு போகும்போது கண்டிப்பாக அது பெரிய பெயராக இருக்கும். அவங்களுக்கும், எனக்கும் தேவைப்பட்டால் போவேன்.”

எப்போதுதான் மனநிறைவு பெறுவீர்கள்?

“நிறைவு என்பதே எனக்கு கிடையாது. எனக்கு பசி மாதிரிதான். இன்றைக்கு நிறையுற மாதிரியிருக்கும், நாளைக்கு பசிக்கும். என்னோட தேடல் எல்லாம் பசி. சினிமா நுட்பம் அதிவேகமாக வளர்ந்துகொண்டிருக்கும் காலத்தில் ‘போதும்’ என்றால் எப்படி?”

இந்தத் தருணத்தில் உங்களது ரசிகர்களுக்கு நீங்கள் கூற விரும்புவது?

“இந்த விருது, இனிமேல் நான் செய்யப் போகும் வேலைக்கான பாராட்டு. வேலை செய்ததிற்கான பாராட்டு என்று நீங்களும் நினைக்க கூடாது, நானும் நினைக்கவில்லை. என்னை ஊன்றுக்கோளாக வைத்து அவர்கள் உயர்வதற்கும் நான் பயன்பட்டுக் கொண்டிருக்கின்றேன். அவர்கள் பொதுப்பணி செய்வதற்கும் நான் ஒரு ஊக்கியாக இருக்கிறேன். எனக்குக் கிடைக்கும் ஊக்கம் எல்லாம் அவர்களுக்கு கிடைக்கும் ஊக்கமாகத்தான் பார்க்கிறேன்.”

கடந்தாண்டு இதே நேரத்தில் விஸ்வரூபம் பிரச்சினை. இந்தாண்டு பத்ம பூஷண் விருது. அதற்கான மருந்தாக நினைக்கிறீர்களா?

“அப்படி நான் எடுத்துக் கொண்டால் அது கொடுக்கல் வாங்கலாகிடும். அது அல்ல என்று நான் நினைக்கிறேன்.”

விஸ்வரூபம் தடை செய்யப்பட்டபோது இதே இடத்தில் தான் பேசினீர்கள். விருதுக் கிடைத்தவுடனும் இதே இடத்தில் தான் பேசுகிறீர்கள். உங்களது மனநிலை இப்போது எப்படியிருக்கிறது?

“ஒரே மனநிலைதான். இதே இடத்துலதான் நான் சின்ன பிள்ளையா நடிகனா வருவேனா மாட்டேனா என்று நினைத்துக் கொண்டிருந்தேன். இதே இடத்துலதான் பாலசந்தர் சார் கூப்பிடுறாருன்னு சொன்னப்போது இங்க உட்காந்துதான் யோசிச்சிட்டு இருந்தேன். பல விஷயங்கள் இந்த இடத்துல நடந்துருக்கு. ஒரு பக்குவான மனநிலைக்கு என்னை கொண்டு வந்துவிட்டார்கள். எனக்கு எல்லாமே படிக்கட்டுதான்.”

நீங்கள் நடித்த படங்களில் உங்களுக்குப் பிடித்த படம் எது?

“ஒரு படத்தைப் பற்றி தனியாக கூற முடியாது. சிவாஜி சாரை எடுத்துக் கொண்டால் ஒரு படத்தைப் பற்றி கூற முடியாது. கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன், பராசக்தி, பாசமலர் இப்படி எல்லாமே சேர்ந்துதான் சிவாஜி சார் படங்கள் பற்றி பேசும்போது வரும். நான் ஒரு படம் முடிச்சுட்டு அடுத்த படம் போகும் போது எனக்கு அதுதான் முக்கியமான படமாக தோன்றும். வாழ்க்கையின் முக்கியமான படமாகவும் மாறிவிடும்.”

மருதநாயகம் பணிகள் எப்போது தொடங்க இருக்கிறீர்கள்?

மருதநாயகம் செய்யணும். காசு கொடுங்க பண்ணிடுறேன்.

அரசியலில் ஈடுபடும் எண்ணம் இருக்கிறதா?

“எல்லாருமே அரசியல்வாதிகள்தான். 5 வருஷத்திற்கு ஒரு தடவை கைல கறையை போட்டுக் கொள்கிறோம். விரல்ல வைக்குற அந்தக் கறை போதும் கைப்பூறம் எதற்கு.”

இன்று 65-வது குடியரசு தினம். இதையொட்டி நீங்கள் சொல்லும் செய்தி?

“இதுவரைக்கும் அடையவில்லை என்பதற்கான எல்லாச் சான்றும் இருக்கிறது. அடைந்து விட்டோம் என்பதற்கான அடையாளங்களும் இருக்கிறது. மேலை நாடுகளில் எல்லாம் சாய்ச்சுக்கிட்டு வந்துட்டோம்னு சொல்றாங்களே அது இன்னும் இந்தியாவில் அடையவில்லை. இன்னும் பிளவுகள், சாதி ஒழிந்த பாடில்லை. அப்படியிருக்கும் போது நாம் எப்படி பெருமைப்பட்டு கொண்டிருக்க முடியும்?

பாரதியார் பாடின பாப்பாக்களுக்கு எல்லாம் கொள்ளுப் பேத்திகள் பிறந்து விட்டார்கள். ஆனால் இன்னும் அந்த சாதியை விட்டபாடில்லை. சாதிக்காக இன்னும் ரத்தம் சிந்திக்கொண்டே இருக்கின்றோம். இன்னும் போக வேண்டிய தூரம் இருக்கிறது. 65 ஆண்டுகள் எல்லாம் வேண்டாம். 6.5 என்று வேண்டுமானால் வைத்துக் கொள்ளலாம்.”

உங்களோடு இணைந்து கவிஞர் வைரமுத்துவும் விருது வாங்க இருக்கிறாரே. பேசினீர்களா?

“நேற்றே அவருக்கிட்ட சொல்லிட்டேன். அவருக்கு கிடைக்கும் எல்லா புகழும் எனக்கு கிடைத்த மாதிரி. ஞான பீடம் விருது மாதிரி என்ன விருது வாங்கினாலும், எனக்கு கிடைத்த சந்தோஷம் வருகிறது. அவ்வளவு நெருங்கிய நட்பு எங்களுடையது. நிறைய விஷயங்கள் அவரிடமிருந்து நான் கற்றுக் கொள்வதும், என்னை பல விஷயங்களுக்காக அவர் தனிமையில் வந்து பாராட்டுவதும் இப்படி பல நிகழ்வுகள் எங்களுக்குள் நடந்திருக்கின்றன. பெரிய சந்தோஷம் என்னென்னா, அவருடன் சேர்ந்து விருது வாங்க போறேன் என்பது தான்.”

விஸ்வரூபம் 2 படப் பணிகள் எந்தளவில் இருக்கிறது?

“வேலைகள் முடிந்துவிட்டது. இறுதிக்கட்டப் பணிகள் இசை, கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகள் இருக்கிறது.”

சுயசரிதை எழுதும் எண்ணம் இருக்கிறதா?

“நான் சுயசரிதை என்ற விஷயத்திற்கு எதிரானவன். பேட்டிகள் என்றால் ஆர்வத்தோடு இருப்பேன். நிறைய சுயசரிதைகள் பொய்யானவை தான். சுயசரிதையை எழுத மாட்டேன். நிஜம் பேசணும். நிஜம் பேசணும் அப்படிங்கிற வீராப்புல பல பேரை புண்படுத்திற கூடாது. என்னைப் பற்றி எல்லா விஷயங்களையும் சொல்லிட முடியுமானு எனக்கு தெரியல. பேட்டி வேண்டுமானால் கொடுத்துக் கொள்ளலாம். உங்களுக்கு என் மீதிருக்கும் எல்லா சந்தேகங்களும் அப்படியே இருக்கட்டும், அமையட்டும்.”

[ajaybaskar]

பத்மபூஷண் கமல்ஹாசனுக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள். :)

[HonestRaj]

மருதநாயகம் பணிகள் எப்போது தொடங்க இருக்கிறீர்கள்?

மருதநாயகம் செய்யணும். காசு கொடுங்க பண்ணிடுறேன்.



just a doubt...

1996-97'layum kaasu illainnaru, ippa corporate ellam vandhappuram - viswaroopam I, II ellam edukkumpodhum kasu illainu solraru
evlothan budget plan pannirukkaru.. avatar range'ku edhavadhu yosichu vechurukkara :roll:

[Arvind Srinivasan]

^ Honest, I guess its got to do with the advancement of technology. What must have been thought as an innovation in cinema during the mid 90s is all but obsolete now. MN was planned in the 90s. Now we are two decades ahead and Kamal I guess feels he has the onus to make the movie palatable to today's methodology and standards. I personally think he doesn't wanna go a few decades back.So obviously there is going to be an increase in the money invested.

[venkkiram]

I don't think Maruthanayagam would ever take off. Let us be pessimistic rather than asking him again and again.

[Anban]

just a doubt...

1996-97'layum kaasu illainnaru, ippa corporate ellam vandhappuram - viswaroopam I, II ellam edukkumpodhum kasu illainu solraru
evlothan budget plan pannirukkaru.. avatar range'ku edhavadhu yosichu vechurukkara :roll:

Vanmurai vedikkum

[Russellyhd]

I don't think Maruthanayagam would ever take off. Let us be pessimistic rather than asking him again and again.

+1.. ithu varaikkum potta kaasunaa :(

[Anban]

marunaayagam budget-kkaaga stop-nu sollrathu unmai illai.. Kamal eppovum media kitta unmai mattume solla maattaar.. just go and see the comments section in youtube under Marudanayagam trailer video.. it started to happen in real life.. thats why the movie was stopped..

[avavh3]

marunaayagam budget-kkaaga stop-nu sollrathu unmai illai.. Kamal eppovum media kitta unmai mattume solla maattaar.. just go and see the comments section in youtube under Marudanayagam trailer video.. it started to happen in real life.. thats why the movie was stopped..
:roll: please explain

[rsubras]

:roll: please explain

sujatha mentioned about this in one of his article I believe

[rsubras]

பாரத ரத்னா விருது எப்போது வாங்கப் போகிறீர்கள்?

கிரிக்கெட்டில் 25 ஆண்டுகள் சாதனைபடைத்த சச்சினுக்கு பாரத ரத்னா வழங்கியுள்ளார்கள். ஆனால், நீங்கள் 50 ஆண்டுகளாக மக்களை மகிழ்வித்துக் கொண்டு இருக்கிறீர்களே. உங்களுக்கு கிடைக்காதை எப்படிப் பார்க்கிறீர்கள்?


ஆஸ்கர் விருது எப்போது?
நீங்கள் நடித்த படங்களில் உங்களுக்குப் பிடித்த படம் எது?



most of these are repetitive / irritating questions.......... it is tough to be a celebrity and still keep your cool to such questions...rather be like our M.S.Dhoni...... switch off for questions such as this and give a cliché / repetitive answer

[Anban]

sujatha mentioned about this in one of his article I believe
exactly !

[venkkiram]

I think its Kamal's fault in under(over)estimating the society we live in especially TN under the Dravidian ruling. As if he lives in a fantasy world and assumes things go in a way he envisioned.

[Siv.S]

sujatha mentioned about this in one of his article I believe
The reason he given was Thevar groups, right??

[avavh3]

i would rather love to see non-controversial movies like AS, MMKR, DM, DASA from him in future.

[avavh3]

+subras

[Adox]

i would rather love to see non-controversial movies like AS, MMKR, DM, DASA from him in future.

I'm not sure why some of his movies are termed controversial really! I mean -

Viswaroopam is about a patriotic Indian muslim who tries to do good to the international community by fighting against terrorism. If fighting against terrorism is controversial then well what can be said. This was more politically orchestrated than controversial esp. after the censor board cleared it.

HeyRam - About someone who gets personally affected during Indo-Pak partition times, gets wrongly opinionated about Mahatma Gandhi. Finally understands his folly and what MG is really about and tries to seek his pardon. As usual even w/o even fully understanding the movie, the man had to go through undue/unfair criticism all over the country. And top it with a loss as well.

Virumaandi/DevarMagan etc. - Tries to highlight needless castiest violence and other follies in our society. I don't understand the controversy there either ..

Any movie could be called controversial by some sections quoting any arbitrary reason. Even Dasa could be controversial for some Shaivites or Vaishnavites. It probably has ...

Kamal is a thinking man's artiste. By restricting him, we're curbing his artistic flow .. His movies need to be well understood before people just take off on him (ideally). Unfortunately considering the dynamics of our society, and Kamal's unfortunate ventures, anything he does now can come under the 'controversy' umbrella.

[Cinemarasigan]

Kamal is a thinking man's artiste. By restricting him, we're curbing his artistic flow .. His movies need to be well understood before people just take off on him (ideally). Unfortunately considering the dynamics of our society, and Kamal's unfortunate ventures, anything he does now can come under the 'controversy' umbrella.

fully agree..

[venkkiram]

விஸ்வரூபம் 2 படப் பணிகள் எந்தளவில் இருக்கிறது?

“வேலைகள் முடிந்துவிட்டது. இறுதிக்கட்டப் பணிகள் இசை, கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகள் இருக்கிறது.”


இன்னும் ஒரு பாடல் காட்சி படமாக்கப் பட இருக்கிறதாம். கோடை விடுமுறையில்தான் பட வெளியீடு என நினைக்கிறேன்.. ஏதேனும் தேர்தல் வரப்போகிறது! என்னென்ன கூத்துக்கள் அரங்கேறப் போகிறதோ இந்த இரண்டாம் பாகத்திற்கு!

[Cinemarasigan]

இன்னும் ஒரு பாடல் காட்சி படமாக்கப் பட இருக்கிறதாம். கோடை விடுமுறையில்தான் பட வெளியீடு என நினைக்கிறேன்.. ஏதேனும் தேர்தல் வரப்போகிறது! என்னென்ன கூத்துக்கள் அரங்கேறப் போகிறதோ இந்த இரண்டாம் பாகத்திற்கு!

தேர்தல் கண்டிப்பாக ஏப்ரல் மாதத்தில் தான் வரப்போகிறது. படத்தை தேர்தலுக்குப் பிறகு வெளியிடுவதே நல்லது...

[avavh3]

Heard news KH is remaking Drishyam Malayalam movie. The movie was excellent and mohanlal gave splendid performance. but KH need not go for remake of hit movies. you cant avoid comparison with original. many gave thums up to nasruddin shah for Wednesday rather than KH for UPO.

[Cinemarasigan]

This day last year
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf3BsM2CcAAxvxR.jpg

[Adox]

Hope it'll be a smooth ride for VR-2 this time around and KH can sit back/relax in peace. What an effort what a movie .. Looking forward to the next episode and new surprises!

Today, February 7, marks 1 year since the theatrical release of Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu. The film, as we know, had a delayed release in Tamil Nadu due to some political controversies surrounding the film's content and there was a major furor in the state about this issue. Kamal Haasan went to the extent of saying that he would leave Tamil Nadu and move to some other secular state in the country.

The film overcame all these obstacles and released in the state finally, to a massive response at the box-office. Vishwaroopam was among the Top 3 highest grossers in Tamil last year and the curiosity about the film and its entertaining screenplay made sure that most of the people of TN saw the movie atleast once.

Behindwoods remembers this remarkable one year journey of Vishwaroopam, a movie which will always remain in memory for being a never-seen-before experience. The scale and canvas of the movie are something which can be matched only by its sequel which gets ready for release, sometime in the coming months.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/its-one-year-since-the-tn-release-of-vishwaroopam.html

[oyivukac]

This day last year
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf3BsM2CcAAxvxR.jpg

Unforgettable day for all Kamal fans..
Vishwaroopam day..

[kumarsr]

The key takeaway is it's been a full 12 months and yet no sign of VR2. Rumors that it could take another 4 months.

[Adox]

The key takeaway is it's been a full 12 months and yet no sign of VR2. Rumors that it could take another 4 months.

Yeah, I know esp. when he said most of VR-2 had already been canned during VR-1 itself. So why the delay ?

Seems like looking at the trend, any big budget KH movie like VR, VR-2, Dasa etc. takes about 1.5 yrs. Smaller, midsize ones like UPO, VasoolRaja seems to take about 1/2 that time. I'm guessing uttama-villain, drishyam(tamil version) would probably be quicker. We could get lucky to see 2 movies from him in next 1.5 yrs .... i mean after VR-2 release.

[Cinemarasigan]

James Babson: Outsider in Kollywood (Vishwaroopam Special)

http://filmigirl.blogspot.in/2014/02/james-babson-outsider-in-kollywood.html?m=1

[avavh3]

:thumbsup::ty:

[Adox]

James Babson: Outsider in Kollywood (Vishwaroopam Special)

http://filmigirl.blogspot.in/2014/02/james-babson-outsider-in-kollywood.html?m=1

hey that was an awesome piece to read - An 'outsider' perspective on KH and all the nuances involved in making of the movie .. Interestingly some frank comments on how the FBI is stereotyped as sort of dumb and don't know whats going on. Happens everywhere.

quote
“The reality is the FBI would absolutely be totally on the case, you know, a terrorist attack, not to say that there wouldn't be problems. So, there is a little bit of a stereotyping going on there, which is totally interesting to me. An American stereotype in an indian film. I've never done an Indian film, I don't really watch Indian films, so it was interesting to see the kind of two dimensional stereotype--not in a bad way but the same way we [Americans] have completely two dimensional ideas of people from India.”

Agent Tom Black is basically the equivalent of an Indian IT guy on an episode of CSI. “Yeah, pretty much,” James agress. “We've got some facts and we're doing our analysis but it's not quite adding up and then this guy comes in and says, ‘That's because you're not doing xyz.’ Everyone's running around saying, 'How the hell do we catch these guys' and the star, whether it’s Monk or Jack Bauer says, 'Well here's what you gotta do.' And then he goes and does it. That's a kind of typical hero movie where you're just not quite as bright as the rest of them.”

[Adox]

'Viswaroopam 2' release date

Kamalhassan's magnum opus Viswaroopam 2 was expected to hit the screens in January but the magnitude of the film is so high that the shooting itself has not yet been completed. There were talks doing rounds that the Padma Bhushan actor will bring his sequel to the 2013 blockbuster film as a Tamil New Year treat but the announcement on the release of Superstar Rajnikanth's Kochadiiyaan has proved that V-2 will be pushed further since the distributors may not be preferring a clash of the two veteran actors cum leading stars of Tamil film industry.

Now sources say that Viswaroopam 2 will release either on May 2 or May 9 after a decent gap from the release of Kochadiiyaan.

Kamlahassan who is also the director of Viswaroopam 2 has assured that the film will be racier and the script provides more scope for romance and action, than its prequel. Pooja Kumar , Andrea Shekar Kapur and Rahul Bose who acted in Viswaroopam are retained in the sequel. Music has been scored by Ghibran and Shamdat Sainudeen is the cinematographer. The film is being produced by Ascar V.Ravichandran.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/103829.html

[pushpak]

80% shoot was over when VR1 was released.
So 20% is taking more than an year. So 5 year for a big project?

[Anban]

80% shoot was over when VR1 was released.
So 20% is taking more than an year. So 5 year for a big project? post production .. but i think its going to release after the elections only .. so far, my guess is working ..

[venkkiram]

விஸ்வரூபம் பாகம் இரண்டை ஒரு வருடத்திற்குள்ளாகவே திரையிட கமல் முயற்சி எடுத்திருந்தால் முதல் பாகம் ஏற்படுத்திய தாக்கமே பாதியளவு விளம்பரத்திற்கு உதவியிருக்கும். வழக்கம் போலவே, இந்தமுறையும் பட வெளியீடு சிக்கல்களை சந்திக்கும் என நினைக்கிறேன். பார்க்கலாம்..

[Adox]

Ai's another one - Been about 2 years since it started. Now VR-2 depends on this. One more obstacle ... more patience needed!

There have been reports that Kamal Haasan’s much anticipated sequel of Vishwaroopam will be out either on the 2nd or 9th of May. Although the dates were in consideration, we hear Aascar Films, which is bankrolling the magnum opus hasn’t zeroed in on the dates yet.

The ace production company is also producing Shankar’s mega budget Ai, starring Vikram and Amy Jackson in the lead. There is apparently another quick schedule of Ai set to happen soon. We are being informed that the release date of Vishwaroopam 2 will be decided only after Shankar’s movie is wrapped up.



Meanwhile, Vishwaroopam 2 features Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Andrea Jeremiah, Shekar Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman. M Ghibran has scored for the film and Shamdat Sainudeen has wielded the lens.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/vishwaroopam-2s-release-will-depend-on-the-completion-of-shankars-ai.html

[Cinemarasigan]

It is better Kamal Starts the shooting for Utthama Villain asap. If he is going to wait for the release of VR-2, it may affect the projects lined up for him. He can finish 50 to 60% of the work for Utthama Villain by May..

[Cinemarasigan]

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/im-planned-nuke-attack-on-surat/article5723335.ece

IM operative also watched VR ...

" Yasin also told Riyaz that he had seen the movie Vishwaroopam in March 2013 and said “the film talked about the arrival of Al Qaeda in India, which was going to be true."

[Arragesh]

Yeah it is quite shocking..

Also I have read a report from former RAW officer that once US withdraws its troops from Afghanistan by the middle of 2014 that will let "Taliban" free & can intrude into india for jihad and Lot of ex.army kernels are talking about the same.

If it is true then our(India/Indian) life is gonna get tough given our Economy imbalance,Blunders in Foreign affairs and on top of it election.

I pary to GOD to give us strength.

Between how KH is able to predict the future? :D

[rachel]

SHOCKING: REAL TERRORISTS DISCUSS ABOUT KAMAL'S VISHWAROOPAM

26 Feb 2014 - 04 32 PM

Shocking: real terrorists discuss about kamal\'s vishwaroopam
Recently National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has found evidence that operatives of the Indian Mujahideen (Terroirst group) against India. NIA found that both Indian Mujahideen's founder Riyaz and its chief Yasin through Nimbuzz chat messenger.

With the help of Nimbuzz the NIA has found solid evidence of Pakistan's hand in the terrorist attack plan in India. NIA's chargesheet directly accused Pakistan government for providing shelter for abscond accused.

It is also found that Riyaz has met Al-Quaeda leaders in Afghanistan for establishing contact with the Al-Qaeda.

During a chat with Riyaz(founder if Indian Mujahideen), Yasin has told that another terrorist Asadullah Akhtar(Hyderabd blast accused) shown him Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam which discussed about Al-Quaeda's arrival to India and now with Riyaz's steps to meet Al-Quaeda leaders, it becomes true.

This news in turn comes a surprise for everyone because even terrorists are discussing about a Tamil movie. Similar to this, Kamal even discussed about Tsunami in Anbe Sivam(2003) and in one scene he has said that Tsunami will hit India, but Madhavan(in the film) refuse to accept Kamal's statement on Tsunami occurrence in India but exactly after one year Tsunami caused heavy damage in 2004.

Seems like Kamal Haasan is the new Nostradamus !

[dell_gt]

Kamal sir in their RADAR!!

[dell_gt]

மே 9ல் ரிலீஸ் ஆகிறதா 'விஸ்வரூபம் 2?'

'விஸ்வரூபம் 2' இந்த ஆண்டே வெளிவரும் என்று அறிவித்தார் கமல். ஆனால், தொழில் நுட்பப் பணிகள் முடியாததால் ரிலீஸ் தள்ளிக்கொண்டே போனது.

தற்போது 2014 மே 9ல் 'விஸ்வரூபம்2' படத்தை ரிலீஸ் செய்யத் திட்டமிட்டு இருக்கிறார்கள்.

'விஸ்வரூபம்' படம் ஆஃப்கானிஸ்தானிலும், அமெரிக்காவிலும் நடப்பதாக கதை அமைப்பு பின்னப்பட்டிருந்தது. பட முடிவில் வில்லன் தப்பித்துப் போவதாக காட்டியிருந்தார் கமல். இப்போது அதன் தொடர்ச்சி இந்தியாவில் நடைபெறுகிறதாம்.

விஸ்வரூபத்தில் இடம்பெற்ற நடிகர், நடிகைகள் மட்டுமன்றி, இரண்டாம் பாகத்தில் வேறு சில நடிகர், நடிகைகளிடம் நடித்திருக்கிறார்கள்.

'விஸ்வரூபம் 2' படத்தினை கமல் தயாரிக்கவில்லை, ஆஸ்கர் பிலிம்ஸ் தயாரித்து வருகிறது. 'விஸ்வரூபம்' படம் வெளியாகும் போதே தமிழ்நாட்டில் பல்வேறு இடங்களுக்கு விநியோகம் செய்தவர் ரவிச்சந்திரன். இரண்டாம் பாகத்தினை பிரம்மாண்டமாக தயாரிக்கிறார்.

'விஸ்வரூபம்' ஆரோ 3டி தொழில்நுட்பத்தில் சில தியேட்டர்களில் மட்டும்தான் வெளியிடப்பட்டது, 'விஸ்வரூபம்2' அனைத்து தியேட்டர்களிலும் ஆரோ 3டி தொழில்நுட்பத்தில் வெளியிட, கமல் முயற்சித்து வருகிறார்.

'விஸ்வரூபம்' படத்தினை விட பிரம்மண்டமாக உலகம் முழுவதும் 3000 திரையரங்குகளில் வெளியிட திட்டமிட்டு இருக்கிறார்கள்.கமல், ஆண்ட்ரியா, பூஜா குமார் உட்பட பலர் நடித்திருக்கும் இப்படத்திற்கு ஜிப்ரான் இசையமைத்திருக்கிறார்.

மே 9ல் 'விஸ்வரூபம்2' ரிலீஸ் ஆகிறதா என்பதைப் பொறுத்திருந்துதான் பார்க்க வேண்டும்.

http://cinema.vikatan.com/articles/news/28/3895

[Cinemarasigan]

May 9th release would be excellent..

[avavh3]

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-articles/uthama-villain-speculations-from-its-teaser-uthama-villain-kamal-haasan.html
UTHAMA VILLAIN – SPECULATIONS FROM ITS TEASER
By Mithun Sivagurunathan
Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan had always been known for doing things differently. While others up the curiosity element only when they release their trailers and teasers, this man does that right from day one – right from the first look posters, the title font, the cast and crew – everything about his projects raises expectation levels to improbable proportions. Uthama Villain’s posters and first look teaser are no different.

The teaser of Uthama Villain features a masked face, which according to online reports is based on North Kerala’s Theyyam art form. Also known as Theyyattam or Thira, it is ritual kind of worship, with several thousand years of customs and traditions. The people consider the practitioners, generally belonging to the lower class community, of this art form as God – Kamal Haasan’s home ground, where he can score sixes and boundaries, every time and with ease. Even, a poster of the movie seems similar to Michelangelo's fresco painting, The Creation of Adam, which depicts Genesis - an image of near-touching hands of God and Adam. The imitated version, Uthama Villain has an image of near-touching hands of Kamal Haasan (God) and a child (Adam).

Also, the legendary actor’s practice of alternating between big and small movies, between serious and entertainers, in succession, suggests that Uthama Villain, coming after Vishwaroopam, might be a jolly ride. The involvement of Crazy Mohan, who had penned dialogues for classics such as Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Avvai Shanmughi and Panchathanthiram also suggests the same.

A cult similar to Theyyam is followed in the Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka, in a different name as Bhuta Kola. The involvement of Ramesh Aravind, who has the Kannada roots, and the fact that the team is shooting in Karnataka, suggest that Uthama Villain may probably not be based on Theyyam, but on Bhuta Khola. And, given Kamal Haasan’s interest in experimenting with dialects, emulating Tulu language onscreen is a challenge never attempted before in Tamil Cinema, and only he can pull off.

The title card of Uthama Villain also provides a lot to contemplate on. Uthama is shaped like a bow (villu), and Villain is shaped like a key. The makers probably point to the popular Tamil Nadu art – Villupaattu, a musical story-telling form where narration is interspersed with music. It uses a Villu (bow) that has a long string under tension, and a bunch of keys called veesukols or villadi kol in each of his hands. Thus, indicating that the film might be about the dying art forms!

Well, as Uthama Villain is straight from Kamal Haasan, no one can be sure of anything, until the release of the movie. Let’s speculate as much as possible, and be surprised with something entirely different.

[avavh3]

Kamal Haasan gets a super-talented lass for Uthama Villain
Mar 04, 2014
Parvathi got loads of applause for her portrayal as Panimalar in Dhanush’s Maryan. The lady who is known to be very choosy about her roles was not seen in any Tamil movies post Maryan but is said to have been roped in as Kamal’s woman in Uthama Villain which commenced its shoot yesterday, the 3rd of March 2014 at Bangalore.

Parvathy also confirms this and says, “Yes, I am a part of Uthama Villain but I am not in a position to divulge about my role. I am very excited to be doing a film with Kamal sir”.

Ramesh Arvind directs Uthama Villain, Shyam Dutt is the cinematographer while Ghibran is the music composer. The film is expected to be a quickie and would hit the screens this year itself.

[Cinemarasigan]

Helo Unmai V, there is a separate thread for Utthama Villain, you can post these...

[avavh3]

ok CR. thanks

[avavh3]

Five different Kamals …
In Tamil film industry director K S Ravikumar enjoys a special place. His films are good commercial entertainers that are enjoyed by the audience. He is the man behind story and dialogues for the most anticipated film of 2014, Kochadaiiyaan. It is also said that the superstar will team up with KS Ravikumar for his next project.

Meanwhile when KSR was recently asked about a very difficult scene that he shot during his more than 2 decade long career, the director admits that it was a scene in Dasavatharam.

He says, “There was a scene which required the presence of five different Kamals- tall, short, one behind, one in the foreground and one walking. These Kamals need to see each other. I had to shoot them separately and then bring them together along with the appropriate backdrops. To add to that, Tsunami effect was also needed”.

Ravikumar adds that the film Dasavatharm, in itself was challenging but is satisfied that he had managed the show effectively.

[dell_gt]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bi-waG3CAAMq7zr.jpg:large

[dell_gt]

#Vishwaroopam2 Wall Promotion @ T B ROAD, Arasaradi, Madurai

[Cinemarasigan]

^^Good Paintings.. VR2 should have some better action sequences..

[avavh3]

super. cant imagine the wall in first pic and last pic are one and the same! thanks pal

[dell_gt]

super. cant imagine the wall in first pic and last pic are one and the same! thanks pal

yea, great handwork/hardwork!

[Arragesh]

Yeah it is quite shocking..

Also I have read a report from former RAW officer that once US withdraws its troops from Afghanistan by the middle of 2014 that will let "Taliban" free & can intrude into india for jihad and Lot of ex.army kernels are talking about the same.

If it is true then our(India/Indian) life is gonna get tough given our Economy imbalance,Blunders in Foreign affairs and on top of it election.

I pary to GOD to give us strength.

Between how KH is able to predict the future? :D

NEWS article about the same topic
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/NIA-finds-evidence-of-Pak-hand-in-terror-attacks-by-Indian-Mujahideen/articleshow/30967912.cms

[Adox]

Seriously whats happening with this movie ? KH sir has moved on to two other projects and no word on VR-2. Really dont want all that effort to go waste by not releasing in appropriate time. VR is still hot and around now (already late) will be a good thing to do.

[Cinemarasigan]

Seriously whats happening with this movie ? KH sir has moved on to two other projects and no word on VR-2. Really dont want all that effort to go waste by not releasing in appropriate time. VR is still hot and around now (already late) will be a good thing to do.

As per the last info on this, the post production work is going on and the release date is 9th of May.

Rumour is that the producer is in financial crisis, lot of his finances stuck with "Ai" and wants to release "Ai" first and then release VR2...

[Adox]

As per the last info on this, the post production work is going on and the release date is 9th of May.

Rumour is that the producer is in financial crisis, lot of his finances stuck with "Ai" and wants to release "Ai" first and then release VR2...

Oh I see. Then I guess it was a good idea for KH to move on. 'Ai' started about 2 years ago and still yet to see light of the day. Appo VR-2 vara diwalikku appram dhan-nu solunga ....

[Cinemarasigan]

From Cinema Vikatan..

விறு விறு வேகத்தில் கமல்!


'விஸ்வரூபம்' படம் வெளியான போதே அதன் இரண்டாம் பாகம் பற்றிய அறிவிப்பையும் வெளியிட்டிருந்தார் கமலஹாசன். தவிர முதல் பாகம் எடுத்துக்கொண்டிருந்த போதே இரண்டாம் பாகத்திற்கு தேவையான பல காட்சிகளை எடுத்திருந்ததால் படப்பிடிப்பை சீக்கிரமாக முடித்துவிட்டார்.

இப்போது 'விஸ்வரூபம்-2' வின் போஸ்ட் புரொடக்*ஷன் வேலைகள் நடந்து வருகிறது. தற்போது 'உத்தமவில்லன்' படப்பிடிப்பை வேகமாக எடுத்துமுடிக்க பரபரப்பாக வேலைகள் நடந்து வருகிறது.

இதற்காக 3மாத கால்ஷீட்டை மொத்தமாக கொடுத்துவிட்டாராம் கமல்.இந்த வேகத்திற்குக் காரணம், 'உத்தமவில்லன்' படத்தை முடித்ததும் 'திர்ஷ்யம்' தமிழ் ரீமேக்கில் நடிக்க இருப்பதுதான்.

'உத்தமவில்லன்' படத்தைப்போலவே 'திர்ஷ்யம்' தமிழ் ரீமேக்கின் படப்பிடிப்பையும் விரைவாக முடிக்கத் திட்டமிட்டிருக்கிறாராம் கமல். இதற்கிடையில் 'விஸ்வரூபம்-2' படத்தின் கிராஃபிக்ஸ் வேலைகளையும் கவனமாக நடத்திவருகிறார்.

'விஸ்வரூபம்-2' சற்று தாமதமாக வெளிவந்தாலும், படத்தில் கிராஃபிக்ஸ் வேலைகள் ரசிகர்களை திருப்திபடுத்தும் விதத்தில் இருக்குமாம்.

[avavh3]

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/images/kamal-haasan-gets-his-padma-bhushan-from-the-president-of-india-photos-pictures-stills.jpg
It’s the time of the year when Padma Awards are being conferred and it becomes extra special as Kamal Haasan received his Padma Bhushan from the President of India this evening – March 31st 2014.

On receiving the award, the legend was touched and shares his feeling about standing among stalwarts. He says that although he is troubled by the present situation of the country, when the national anthem played, he forgot “all the corruption, horse trading, rapes and other misdemeanor of some of his countrymen”

Here is Kamal’s letter

I was once again standing among stalwarts. At the (President’s Residence) Rashtrapathi Bhavan, I thought since I have been there, and done it once, I would not be as moved as I was, the first time. I was in for a surprise. I felt even more emotional this time. Age, I thought, would have brought about the required pragmatism or even skepticism. After all, politicians are also involved in this selection process, but I felt myself moved to tears. I fully believed in my country’s intellectual bounty as I saw stalwarts of various fields rubbing shoulders with me. Champions who were individually moving the country in their respective fields in the right direction forward. As the national Anthem played I once again forgot all the corruption, horse-trading, rapes and other misdemeanors of some of my fellow countrymen. The good parts stood out, the faces of the naïve and honest people who loved this country ran like a movie montage in my mind. I was glad to see my siblings and parents face in that montage. I looked around me, proud to be among champions absolutely humbled by all the talent and achievement they stood for. I once again pledged my commitment to the country and hoped I won’t have to leave it in anger in future. I found myself to be positive. I am proud to be an Indian. It has all to do with Indians and nothing to do with state of Indian politics and politicians.

Some of my heroes were there at Rashtrapathi Bhavan and many more faceless heroes whom I am yet to acquaint myself with are out there doing their duty to the country. Most unsung and some getting a mere recognition or none at all. I mentally saluted those true Indians as my National Anthem came to an end. If someone had read this piece to me before my visit to the Rashtrapathi Bhavan, I would have rated the writing as mushy. But being there is another experience which makes you, sort of sentimental. I guess, that was and is the purpose of these ceremonies.

[Adox]

''Vishwaroopam 2 is not my arrogance, it is my confidence'', Kamal admits

For now lets be content just reading news about VR-2 ..... :)


Padma Bhushan Kamal Haasan is happy and also very emotional at the moment especially after receiving the highest civilian award from the President of India a couple of days back. He shared his feelings with his fellow countrymen through a press statement that talked about the various facets of our nation.

Meanwhile on the professional front, the actor is quite busy with Uttama Villain and also Vishwaroopam 2. Talking about the sequel, Kamal states, “Vishwaroopam 2 will be technically superior and will focus on romance and sentiment too. In a way, it is both a sequel and a prequel”.

Kamal adds that while he conceived the story of Vishwaroopam, he had planned it in 2 parts and avers, “Vishwaroopam 2 is not my arrogance, it is my confidence”.

Vishwaroopam 2 stars Andrea, Pooja Kumar, Waheeda Rahman, Jaideep Ahlawat among others and is produced by Aascar Films.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kamal-talks-about-vishwaroopam-2.html

[Adox]

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/the-music-of-shankars-ai-postponed.html

This pushes out VR-2 by a few more months :(
Might as well not expect it to happen this year ...

[pushpak]

We hear only reasons and excuses.
But if we see numbers, we received only 2 films in the last 6 years. (after Dasavatharam)
I am excluding "4 friends" as it was a 5 minutes role and "Unnai pol oruvan" as it is a remake.
A this age - 2 movies in 6 years is extremely painful for fans like me.
No wonder I had to travel to Kerala to watch "4 friends" FDFS... Heights of hunger....
:( :( :( :( :(

[Adox]

Agree he has not been giving much movies.

But we have Uttama Villain and Drishyam to look forward to for now. VR-2 doesnt seem to be happening anytime soon as its linked to the release of 'Ai' which is hopelessly delayed. 'Drishyam' though a remake does look like a great fit to his melodrama and acting that we have not seen for a long time ...

[pushpak]

Agree he has not been giving much movies.

But we have Uttama Villain and Drishyam to look forward to for now. VR-2 doesnt seem to be happening anytime soon as its linked to the release of 'Ai' which is hopelessly delayed. 'Drishyam' though a remake does look like a great fit to his melodrama and acting that we have not seen for a long time ...


I do not have much hopes with Drishyam. Yes, it is the biggest ever hit in Malayalam. But even that one, though is a remake, is going to take atleast double the time they took for the original. Already talks are there that script is getting modified. That makes me nervous !

[nickraman]

Having seen Drishyam (very good btw), aside from nativity changes (Christian family to maybe Iyengar/Iyer family), how much change can you make in the remake? Everything can be done word for word and still won't loose impact.

A Wednesday remake they added technology, still people gave mixed opinion. But Kurthipunal looked and was executed above the dull Hindi original.

[avavh3]

i cant understand the hype around Drishyam. ok.. it is good movie but far far inferior to the family drama called Mahanadhi. i feel it will be waste of time and energy for KH to remake it in tamil. it may not work. im eager to eat my words!

[Adox]

I wouldnt call it a hype .. I dont see much of it in the media. Its mainly Kamal fans who are optimistic on seeing him in a role that has a potential to offer a wider scope for some melodrama. I havent seen Drishyam - probably nickraman could attest to that.

Personally I havent been disappointed with Kamal's remakes. Starting from Satya (one of my favorites remade from Arjun) through Kuruthipunal, UPO and others. He decides to remake only upon wholeheartedly appreciating the original.

[Adox]

Pooja Kumar fights for Kamal Haasan …

After getting praised for her work in her comeback Tamil film, Vishwaroopam, actress Pooja Kumar will next be seen in the sequel of Vishwaroopam and Uttama Villain. Talking about the much anticipated Vishwaroopam 2, the actress in a recent interview assures that there’s more action and romance in the film. “You will also see me in an action Avatar in Vishwaroopam 2”, she revealed.

The actress also took the chance to talk about her other film with Kamal Haasan, Uttama Villain. Pooja says she has a lot of scope in the film and is happy that she got to know Andrea, Urvashi and Parvathy Menon. She also hinted that Uttama Villain isn’t just a comedy movie and that there’s more to expect from the film.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/pooja-kumar-on-vishwaroopam-and-uttama-villain.html

[nickraman]

I wouldnt call it a hype .. I dont see much of it in the media. Its mainly Kamal fans who are optimistic on seeing him in a role that has a potential to offer a wider scope for some melodrama. I havent seen Drishyam - probably nickraman could attest to that.
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Coming to Drishyam's case, the movie has a small-town backdrop and the family background is christian based. If the Tamil remake goes through by him, they're going to need to add more suspense to the element because most South Indians would've downloaded the DVD-Bluray print with English subtitles. Lalettan IMO underplayed very well (and of his career best in recent times after giving below-par movies.) Why I think many said Kamal would fit the bill for the remake because Cinema plays a big role in the suspense, though we can expect mixed reviews if Kamal does the movie in Tamil (recent example is Prakash Raj's "Un Samayal Arayil" - remade from "Salt N' Pepper".)

If they remake it, they will have to change to Ooty-Coimbatore and maybe family background (original was christian family, so maybe Iyengar family.) Like I said before, they would have to add something new without diluting spirit of original. IMO, Kamal should produce it or leave it like he did with Traffic remake (Chennaiyil Oru Naal) and have Parthipan/Prakash Raj do the main role. Don't want him to waste time in remake projects. Would rather have him start the Amar Hain/Thalaivan Irukindraan venture asap.

And KB already used notepad for original Drishyam, so him heaping praises for remake is out of question (I don't think he's lapped up remakes recently.)

[Adox]

Interesting viewpoint. Now it appears there's a high likelihood that its going to happen. Hopefully they package the movie nicely taking into account all the nuances.

[Adox]

Kamal's important update on Viswaroopam II

Padma Bhushan actor Kamal Haasan used to act in multiple films at a time during the 89's and 90's. However after 'Naygan' which fetched him his second National award for Best Actor, Kamal has become very selective and has been following the practice of concentrating on one film at a time.

In 2014, Kamal moved on to 'Uttama Villain' before completing 'Viswaroopam II' the sequel to his 2013 blockbuster flick. V 2 is being directed and produced by the veteran actor himself, UV is being produced by Thirrupathi brother on first copy basis and directed by Ramesh Aravind.

While the shoot of 'Uttama Villain' is more than 50% complete, it has been a long time since we received any official word about the status of Viswaroopam 2. Sensing the yearning of millions of his fans, the 'Ulaga Nayagan' has revealed in a recent interview that the post production of the VIswaroopam II is nearing completion.

Meanwhile reliable sources reveal that the shoot of 'Uttama Villain' will be completed within a month.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/Kamals-important-update-on-Viswaroopam-II-tamil-news-108774

[avavh3]

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/01941/TH09_KAMAL_1941523f.jpg
‘Marudhanayagam can be revived any time’
Actor Kamal Haasan responds to queries posted to him via our twitter account

Iconic actor and film-maker Kamal Haasan, who spoke to The Hindu about his visit to the Cannes Film Festival last month as part of a trade delegation in a wide-ranging interview, took some questions asked by our readers through our Twitter handle @ChennaiConnect.

Following are some of the questions and the answers given by Mr. Haasan.

From Anand Sethuraman (@AnandTheJamist): Will Kamal ever write a book on cinema?

Answer: Yes. Mr. Hariharan is having a conversation with me. It’s not about my life, but it is about how I learnt the craft and my influences. It’s not about my joys, pleasures and ailments. (Mr. Hariharan is a noted film-maker.)

Q from @_MithSi: Why is Kamal Haasan drawn towards duality? All his movies have references to it – example Uttama Villain or Appu Raja.

A: He has to listen to Adi Shankara more. Within all this duality, you can find advaita. When you say, I am a person, you are so many other persons too.

Q from @shankar2492 and @BeingRuk: When will Marudhanayagam be made?

A: Even I want to know when it will happen. Unfortunately, I won’t get the budget from local producers here. It is not a local film, but a film to be made in three languages — Tamil, French and English. But, it can be revived any moment.

Q from many readers: When will Vishwaroopam 2 and Uttama Villain release?

A: For the first time in 20 years, I have two films almost ready to release at the same time. The post-production work in Vishwaroopam 2 is nearing completion.

Q from @_alan_j_s: Do you have any plans to remake ‘Rathakaneer’, the yesteryear classic?

A: The disease has changed — so may be with different disease. That disease is now curable. So, perhaps Rathakaneer with AIDS?

Q from many readers: What happened to your project with Hollywood producer Barry Osbourne?

A: We are going slow for now. I am busy with my projects. But it will happen in course of time.
http://www.thehindu.com/features/cin...?homepage=true

[nickraman]

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/01941/TH09_KAMAL_1941523f.jpg

Q from many readers: What happened to your project with Hollywood producer Barry Osbourne?

A: We are going slow for now. I am busy with my projects. But it will happen in course of time.
http://www.thehindu.com/features/cin...?homepage=true

:(

Enakennamo, Vishwa2 will see light in 2015 if UV is releasing by Pre-Diwali time, then RK will take over with (possible) Lingaa release. Kitta-thatta nariya actors (Kenny, Zooriya, Aaariyaa,etc) padam release varathu leaving gap at December 2014.

Also had some sumaal thought. We've seen Shankar use Aaalywood resources like Weta (for upcoming Ai, which Aascar's finances have been crippled, giving delay for VR2). For Vishwa1, Sir went for mixing at Warner Bros and Lee Whittaker (which spawned his services in Ktown with Arrambam, now RK's Lingaa). Why he hasn't gone with bramandam (ala Shankar) of late barring 10A's makeup tests and filming many sequences? Do you think it would attract the general audiences (casual-neutral) besides his fans like us?

[avavh3]

content of a movie is the main factor for attracting patrons not vfx and other varnnajalams imho

[Cinemarasigan]

:(

Enakennamo, Vishwa2 will see light in 2015 if UV is releasing by Pre-Diwali time, then RK will take over with (possible) Lingaa release. Kitta-thatta nariya actors (Kenny, Zooriya, Aaariyaa,etc) padam release varathu leaving gap at December 2014.

Also had some sumaal thought. We've seen Shankar use Aaalywood resources like Weta (for upcoming Ai, which Aascar's finances have been crippled, giving delay for VR2). For Vishwa1, Sir went for mixing at Warner Bros and Lee Whittaker (which spawned his services in Ktown with Arrambam, now RK's Lingaa). Why he hasn't gone with bramandam (ala Shankar) of late barring 10A's makeup tests and filming many sequences? Do you think it would attract the general audiences (casual-neutral) besides his fans like us?

It will be purely bad luck if 2 movies are ready by July and not getting released in 2014.

Lingu would see that Uttama Villain released by August. Don't see much of problem at this point of time since the movie is not having much of technical challenges.

If Aaascar manage to release "AI" within September, VR2 can be released in November.

I get a feel nowadays that Kamal does not want to carry all the burden himself post Viswaroopam issues. Leaving the production of VR-2 to Aascar, acting under the direction of Ramesh Aravind, and accepting to work with Jeethu Joseph in the remake of Dhrishyam, all these things indicate that he wants to be in peace for an year or two.

Not sure whether his Hollywood venture is in his mind as of now..

[mappi]

Uttama Villain released by August.

Anna Films France showed the teaser and a slide stating a September 10th Release.

[Cinemarasigan]

Anna Films France showed the teaser and a slide stating a September 10th Release.

Oh, Good. Sep 10th is wednesday and it would be good.

[oyivukac]

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/rhavichandran/10409735_10203099867671429_8059417194212173650_n_z ps745ad27c.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/rhavichandran/media/10409735_10203099867671429_8059417194212173650_n_z ps745ad27c.jpg.html)
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y492/rhavichandran/10382179_10203099867991437_1751106572103003088_n_z ps88d9b8a3.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/rhavichandran/media/10382179_10203099867991437_1751106572103003088_n_z ps88d9b8a3.jpg.html)
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[avavh3]

real Goosebumps. thanks RR :clap:

[avavh3]

Gauthami to star opposite Kamal Haasan in Drishyam remake? - See more at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/gauthami-to-star-opposite-kamal-haasan-in-drishyam-remake/article1-1231180.aspx#sthash.suZ2EHns.dpuf
The Malayalam film, Drishyam, was so popular that remakes of it in Telugu and Tamil are being planned. A thriller of sorts, this story of a video parlour owner, played to perfection by Mohanlal with Meena as his wife, Drishyam may have raised questions of ethics and morality, but who cared.

The masses in Kerala loved it, and one reason could have been the way the police, despite their unimaginable brutality, were fooled by the school dropout parlour guy.

In the Tamil version of Drishyam, whose principal photography will begin in the middle of July, Kamal Haasan will step into Mohanlal’s part, and Haasan can be brilliant if he wants to. But what is more interesting is that Gauthami could be essaying Haasan’s screen wife.

Gauthami has had a roller-coaster life. At the age of 35, cancer struck her, but she fought that, and now lives with Haasan. Both do not believe in marriage. Both have had failed marriages. Kamal, in fact, has had two with Vani Ganapathy and Sarika.

Jethu Joseph, who will also helm the Tamil edition (he directed the Malyalam version), has said that Gauthami was keen on doing his movie, and this will mark her return to the big screen after 15 years.

Gauthami entered Tamil cinema in 1988 with the Rajinikanth-starrer, Guru Shishyan, although her first film was in Telugu, Dayamayudu. She had paired with Haasan earlier (notably in Thevar Magan and Aboorva Sagotharargal) and even with Mohanlal in Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar as well as Mammootty in Dhruvam.

[Adox]

Vishwaroopam 2 is arguably the most expected Kamal Haasan film currently, even though the actor is also a part of Uttama Villain and the soon to be launched Drishyam remake. The first part released in early-2013 and went on to become a smash hit. The sequel was expected to make it to theaters last year itself but it is yet to see the light of day.

Lead actress Pooja Kumar, who plays the role of Kamal's wife and a nuclear oncologist in the film, spoke about the film in a recent interview and also pointed out the reason for the film's delay

"The film is slightly delayed because it has a lot of special effects,”

Pooja also spoke about all the high-octane action that she is doing in the film.

"There is a sequence where we defuse bombs and engage enemies in a gun battle — all under water. Thanks to my scuba diving training, I have performed these stunts by myself"

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/the-latest-from-vishwaroopam-2.html

[Cinemarasigan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsDfdG8CIAA2jvE.jpg

[Cinemarasigan]

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/seen-and-heard/article6189779.ece


Scoring back-to-back music for Kamal Haasan’s films has put Mohammed Ghibran in the reckoning

This chubby and cute youngster is a man to watch out for this year. Mohammed Ghibran (meaning, one who spreads peace) is making his debut as a music director in Telugu. Spotted by Kamal Haasan, he left the actor so impressed with his work that after giving him Vishwaroopam II, he continued to offer him his next two films Uttama Villain and Drishyam (Tamil version). He made his debut in 2011 with Vaagai Sooda Vaa, then worked for Vatthi Kutchi, Kutti Puli, Naayandi. Naayandi did not do well at the box office but producers Vamsi, Pramod loved his music in the film starring Dhanush and offered him his first film in Telugu. Amara Kaviyam produced by Tamil actor Arya is also slated for release.

He talks of his childhood with mixed feelings, interestingly none in the family are connected to music, “I started composing very early, when I was in the VIII standard and was very clear about what I wanted to be in the future. My family was in a financial mess so we relocated from Coimbatore to Chennai. I was teaching music and doing lot of jobs connected with it. At one point we didn’t have a choice, everyone in the family were working, whatever I earned I would give it at home. My people trusted me, never questioned and I focussed on music; When I got my keyboard, they were happy.”

Ghibran composed music for ad films for around 12 years and in this span he worked for around 600 ads. He was under the impression that some day his work would be noticed by a filmmaker and he would get him a break but that was not to be. He realised very late that corporate and film lines hardly meet and one needs to do PR and socialise to be in circulation.
He talks of his debut and Kamal Haasan, “One ad film director Sargunam finally gave me his second film to work on and after that there was no stopping back. Now quite a few people are approaching me, after Vaagai Sooda Va I took a break and was looking for an urban based script. After signing up to work with Kamal sir, I realised that he’s a visionary and his writings are futuristic as well as contemporary. I studied music in Singapore and we could easily speak the language. He knows a lot of classical music composers, the ragas etc. One day he told me that I will be doing Uttama Villain and Drishyam. I assume he liked my work and consider it as a compliment and an honour.”

Vishwaroopam, he avers is a grandiose film and the music had to match its canvas, its action scenes and emotional journey. The duo recorded the musicians work from Europe and Singapore. Uttama Villain is diverse, there is comedy, there are 18th century portions for which they are mixing orchestral and traditional music.

The soft spoken Ghibran opens up about his personal life, “I follow Telugu films keenly and was waiting for someone to call me. I married a Telugu girl from Vijayawada, she is a scientist and we met in Singapore. When I was offered Run Raja Run she was more excited because Telugu is her language. Well, to your question whether I understand Telugu..yes.. but only one word..my wife keeps saying noru muyyi. On a serious note, I must say music is universal; scripts have an element of nativity but music works anywhere. People welcome new music but it is the producers and directors who are apprehensive. Apart from making sure people like the music, I have to be satisfied too… that is the toughest part.”

[Adox]

Nothing against Gibran but was wondering why Shankar Mahadevan was not in VR-2. That trade mark transformation song by him ... was a big impact. Did they get into some issues ?

[nickraman]

Nothing against Gibran but was wondering why Shankar Mahadevan was not in VR-2. That trade mark transformation song by him ... was a big impact. Did they get into some issues ?

Shankar Ehsaan Loy were doing a tour at the time VR-2 shoot was announced plus I think they had composing commitments. Shankar Mahadevan tweeted to a fan that he regretted missing VR-2. Hindi lyricist was changed to Prasoon Joshi (instead of retaining Javed Akthar, a usual for SEL troupe) for part two probably due to the trio's last musical success "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" also written by Joshi.

We don't know if Suraj Jagan will sing the new version by Ghibran. As long as Sundara Narayana Rao isn't doing it, will be happy. Chella songs avanuku suit aagam, but that transformation intro song only Jagan can make it work for Part 2.

[avavh3]

how much of the movie has been completed? is it delayed due to, what they call, "development hell" or any other worrisome reasons (read muslim org)? frustrating to see such juicy and racy script is put to rest for long time. i would prefer VR2 before UV

[Adox]

I believe VR-2 is ready to go but caught in a producer/Ai tangle for funding reasons. 'Ai' needs to release first before VR-2 sees the light of the day ...

[avavh3]

என்ன கொடுமை இது. தலைவர் ஸீநியர் மோஸ்ட். அவர் படம் நிறுத்திவிட்டு இன்னொரு படம் ரிலீஸ் பண்றது என்ன நியாயம்? :idontgetit:

[Cinefan]

என்ன கொடுமை இது. தலைவர் ஸீநியர் மோஸ்ட். அவர் படம் நிறுத்திவிட்டு இன்னொரு படம் ரிலீஸ் பண்றது என்ன நியாயம்? :idontgetit:

Not that way. Aascar is supposedly caught in financial troubles(high budget for Ai) and hence that film needs to release so that blocked money starts to flow back.Why Sir gets caught in the cross hair of issues like this is another matter.

[Adox]

For now we'll have to be content with VR-2 news .. looking forward to seeing UN in romance.

There's a lot of romance in 'Viswaroopam 2' - Pooja Kumar

Pooja Kumar made her debut way back in 2000 in 'Kaadhal Rojave' and she was off the radar of Kollywood for more than a decade. She made a grand comeback as, Nirupama in 'Viswaroopam' last year and bagged a meaty role in Kamal's upcoming 'Uthama Villain' as well.

In a recent interaction with media, Pooja spilled the beans about her character in Viswaroopam 2. This is what she got to say about the magnum opus sequel - There’s a lot of drama, a lot of action, romance and special effects. It’s going to be a truly extravagant affair because it’s going to be very grand and people are going to be very very excited to see it. I'm so proud because I get to do all my underwater action sequences and sort of being there alongside the hero. I'm quite excited about it and I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised.

'Viswaroopam 2' is expected to release after 'Uthama Villain' & Ghibran is composing the music for this spy thriller. Aascar Ravichandran is bankrolling the project.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/Theres-a-lot-of-romance-in-viswaroopam-2-pooja-kumar-tamil-news-112043

[avavh3]

VR didnt fail to impress on nth viewing today

[avavh3]

Uttama Villain to release before Vishwaroopam 2

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan-starrer Tamil comedy “Uttama Villain” was recently wrapped up and will release before spy-thriller “Vishwaroopam 2”, which is currently stuck in the post-production phase.

“There’s a lot of graphics work involved in ‘Vishwaroopam 2’, hence the delay. It will only release after ‘Uttama Villain’, which should be out very soon,” a source close to Kamal told IANS.

“Uttama Villain” is said to be the story of an ageing superstar, played by Kamal Haasan, who has also penned the story of the film.

The film also features Jayaram, Andrea Jeremiah, Pooja Kumar and Kamal’s mentor K. Balachander in important roles.

Kamal Haasan is currently busy shooting for Tamil thriller “Papanasam”, a remake of Malayalam blockbuster “Drishyam”.
http://www.thehindu.com/entertainmen...rue&theme=true

[Adox]

'Viswaroopam 2' will not face any trouble - Kamal

It's been more than 18 months and the sequel to the Viswaroopam, a spy thriller is yet to out. Kamal has said the majority of the sequel was already shot during the first episode itself, but the movie is under the covers for a long time. In a recent interview, Kamal said, 'Uthama Villain' will hit the screens first & 'Viswaroopam 2' will come later. He adds, 'Uthama Villain' is not an out & out comedy, but it does carry a lot of funny moments.

While answering to the question, whether the sequel would face any trouble like its predecessor, he replied immediately with a NO! There are minor changes in the sequel regards to crew and Ghibran is scoring the music for the film. Pooja Kumar & Andrea shares the female lead roles while Aascar Ravichandran is producing the movie. Kamal will be moving to 'Drishyam' Tamil remake, which is tentatively titled as 'Papanasam' from next month.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/Viswaroopam-2-will-not-face-any-trouble-kamal-tamil-news-112474

[dell_gt]

#Vishwaroopam2 - We can expect relationships, sentiments, great action sequences& fabulous dance numbers.
Producer foresees a smooth release

Aascar Ravi also said that #Vishwaroopam2 would be another Sakalakala Vallavan for the #Ulaganayagan as it is a total mass entertainer.

Aascar Ravi said that #Vishwaroopam2 is ready with CG works going on, and plans to release it 3 weeks after #Ai
Nov 14 - a possible rls date


Source : Kaushik LM @lmkmoviemaniac (Guess this folks meet Aascar directly)

[Adox]

Kamal to release after Shankar and before Rajini

Yesterday, our Behindwoods Correspondent met noted producer Aascar Ravichandran, and had a conversation with the elusive man about his upcoming releases - Boologam, Ai and Vishwaroopam 2. Very rightful of someone of his stature and longevity, he is up-to-date with all the constructive trends of the industry.

We had earlier reported that Ai will have a Diwali release. About his other movies, he says, "Jayam Ravi - Trisha starrer Boologam will be out by next month (September), and Vishwaroopam 2 will be out three weeks post Ai."

So, Vishwaroopam 2 (November 14, a possible release date) will be packed between two big movies - Ai and Superstar Rajinikanth's Lingaa (due on December 12). All the three movies have a breathing space of three to four weeks between them. That would be a good enough time for both making business and reaching out to the masses.

Smart move, we say!

[avavh3]

"Aascar Ravi also said that #Vishwaroopam2 would be another Sakalakala Vallavan for the #Ulaganayagan"

:idontgetit: should we smile or cry? UN has long back retrieved himself from all those meaningless masala movies and climbed the summit where he alone is achieving varthagam + vithagam feat. Aascar is not doing justice to him by saying those words. rather he should have said VR2 will be more racier than VR.

[Arvind Srinivasan]

^ I guess it was just a generic statement, UV..A strategy used by all producers nowadays to hook the family audiences to the project...ithelaam paathu beethi adayalaama...Pretty sure this one's gonna be slightly different to its prequel in terms how the films packaged overall..May be slightly 007ish from the looks of it.

[nickraman]

^ I guess it was just a generic statement, UV..A strategy used by all producers nowadays to hook the family audiences to the project...ithelaam paathu beethi adayalaama...Pretty sure this one's gonna be slightly different to its prequel in terms how the films packaged overall..May be slightly 007ish from the looks of it.

Ithuku paravailla. As long as the loose ends from Part 1 are cleared in the second part. Heard the duration is less than 2 hours, so am expecting racy and crisp thriller.

UV maybe short duration too. Team completed shooting pretty quick and with PP going in full swing, movie for sure wont come Gandhi Jayanthi.

And the way Aascar is putting hype for Ai, wishes he does the same for VR-2.

[irir123]

proof that Kamal is much more than just a star, actor/artiste - he is a visionary in his own way:

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/18/world/asia/pakistan-al-qaeda-navy-attack/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

[Adox]

proof that Kamal is much more than just a star, actor/artiste - he is a visionary in his own way:

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/18/world/asia/pakistan-al-qaeda-navy-attack/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Guess we have another one to add to this list -

https://www.facebook.com/Iamaheroiamavillain/posts/588223154540694

[avavh3]

THE 10 MOST EXPECTED MOVIES
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/the-10-most-expected-movies/images/uttama-villain-and-vishwaroopam-2.jpg
UTTAMA VILLAIN AND VISHWAROOPAM 2
Kamal Haasan has always created expectations, and surpassed them with ease. These two movies that are expected to release in the last quarter are definite choices in the list.

[Cinemarasigan]

Vishwaroopam 2 by the end of 2014

Here is the latest on the Kamal Haasan-starrer Vishwaroopam 2, which has been in the making for a long time. Sources say that the film is all set to release by the end of the year. With the Ulaganayagan working on two other films now, including Uttama Villain (which he has completed shooting for) and Papanasam, the news gives his fans a reason to rejoice.

A source close to the development says, "Vishwaroopam 2 will surely release by the end of 2014. As of now, only two days of shooting is left and some CG work is still pending. The team is working hard towards completing the film and releasing it shortly."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vishwaroopam-2-by-the-end-of-2014/articleshow/44825061.cms

[Arvind Srinivasan]

Would be better take all these news coming in with a pinch of salt. I would like to refrain from calling any news concrete till it comes from the horse's mouth. Apdi vanthaalum there is no guarantee that the film will release on time

[avavh3]

+1 Arvind. it seems he can trust only RKFI

[Adox]

Vishwaroopam 2 by the end of 2014

Here is the latest on the Kamal Haasan-starrer Vishwaroopam 2, which has been in the making for a long time. Sources say that the film is all set to release by the end of the year. With the Ulaganayagan working on two other films now, including Uttama Villain (which he has completed shooting for) and Papanasam, the news gives his fans a reason to rejoice.

A source close to the development says, "Vishwaroopam 2 will surely release by the end of 2014. As of now, only two days of shooting is left and some CG work is still pending. The team is working hard towards completing the film and releasing it shortly."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vishwaroopam-2-by-the-end-of-2014/articleshow/44825061.cms

Its a real suspense as to which of his 3 films are going to come out first .. As VR-2 is closely entangled with 'I' and 'I' has not been released yet, there's no surety on VR-2. Personally would have liked VR-2 to come out first ... but now its more like get any of his films out please!

[nickraman]

As I said before, kandippa 2015 release thaan. We can point fingers at Shankar for delaying VR2's prospects or we can pin hopes that "I" will do financially well enough to get Aascar to spend on publicity/promotions for VR2 the way he did for "I." Good window would be in early March 2015. Release audio Jan end, promotions in Feb, movie in March.

At least can we get Uthama Villian for Pongal/Republic Day release?

[Cinemarasigan]

As I said before, kandippa 2015 release thaan. We can point fingers at Shankar for delaying VR2's prospects or we can pin hopes that "I" will do financially well enough to get Aascar to spend on publicity/promotions for VR2 the way he did for "I." Good window would be in early March 2015. Release audio Jan end, promotions in Feb, movie in March.

At least can we get Uthama Villian for Pongal/Republic Day release?

Latest development is that "AI" will be in November and VR-2 by December.
Shankar has finished his work and CG is also over. The negotiations on the cost of Hindi and Telugu versions are going on.. Shankar is upset because of the very high expectation price of Aascar for "AI". Hope all get settled and make way for VR-2's release.

[Adox]

Feeling good .. refreshing to see some of the VR-2 pics. in the link. Jaideep Ahlawat and Rahul Bose - been really long since we've seen them ..

'Viswaroopam 2' to release in December?

Kamalhassan is currently busy with the remake of ‘Drishyam’ which is titled as ‘Papanasam’, but his fans have been missing his screen presence for some time now. Due to the ever growing barricades in the sequel of ‘Viswaroopam’ Kamal started ‘Uthama Villain’ in the first quarter of this year, and completed the movie in one go.

Despite of completing ‘Uthama Villain’ at the breakneck speed, the post-production is still going on and on and the makers have already ruled out the possibility of a release before the end of this year. A trusted source reveals that Kamal is quietly working with Aascar Ravichandran to get ‘Viswaroopam 2’ out for Christmas, and an official announcement is expected in a week’s time.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/viswaroopam-2-To-Release-In-December-tamil-news-116612

[Arvind Srinivasan]

^ The pics are from VR-1 as far as I know.

[Adox]

^ The pics are from VR-1 as far as I know.

Maybe so, I was not sure. VR-2 I heard will be more of Jaideep Alawhat and less of Rahul Bose.

[nickraman]

Coming to speculations on VR-2, I have a feeling Andrea's chararcter was part of RAW back when Wisam was assigned to shadow Omar and his warriors. And yes, Jaideep's role is bigger in part 1 but last yr Bose was asked to shoot more portions for his character in Chennai, so I guess Omar will die in the midst of Part 2 before Salim avenges him in the climax.

And the VFX Super (am guessing it's Madhu Sir under a new twitter alias) on twitter was saying that VR2 is much more racier than Part 1. Sure to be a visual treat with a less than 2 hrs runtime.

[Adox]

Coming to speculations on VR-2, I have a feeling Andrea's chararcter was part of RAW back when Wisam was assigned to shadow Omar and his warriors. And yes, Jaideep's role is bigger in part 1 but last yr Bose was asked to shoot more portions for his character in Chennai, so I guess Omar will die in the midst of Part 2 before Salim avenges him in the climax.

And the VFX Super (am guessing it's Madhu Sir under a new twitter alias) on twitter was saying that VR2 is much more racier than Part 1. Sure to be a visual treat with a less than 2 hrs runtime.

Good speculation ... I remembered the scene in VR-1 where Osama shows up suddenly and Kamal goes like 'Ivaru ... ? ' and Jaideep is like 'avaraedhan' .. The guy who played Osama resembled original pretty closely in height and personality.

[avavh3]

Hello..Mrs & Mr. Vishwanath's residence..

(last post was in oct. just to wake up this thread in 2015)

[pushpak]

Hello..Mrs & Mr. Vishwanath's residence..

(last post was in oct. just to wake up this thread in 2015)

You could have woken us up after 8-9 months :-)

[Russellbba]

News: Haasar to reshoot Vishwaroopam 2 climax portion in search of perfection!
Source: http://t.co/VK4Abw683Y
http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2015/kamal-haasan-to-reshoot-vishwaroopam-2-170022.html

[nickraman]

News: Haasar to reshoot Vishwaroopam 2 climax portion in search of perfection!
Source: http://t.co/VK4Abw683Y
http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2015/kamal-haasan-to-reshoot-vishwaroopam-2-170022.html

I want I to release and make distributors happy. Athukku apparam intha Vishwa velai. :)

[Adox]

Lets recap ... simply classy !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYq8F4pt2EE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp_wsIcal0c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucgpgM4_LgY

[kumarsr]

Prime example of poor planning and execution. Announced 12 months back that the movie will release soon.

Someone said in some thread - he has 50 years experience, so cannot be poor planning. But time and again...

[avavh3]

neither of them kumarsr.

he was caught in the financial crisis of other production house and he should not suffer this bad name. had it been rkfi we would have had it for 2014 diwali.

[Chikatiloan]

neither of them kumarsr.

he was caught in the financial crisis of other production house and he should not suffer this bad name. had it been rkfi we would have had it for 2014 diwali.

From reliable sources: VR2 is planned to release by April-14..News about VR2 release will be out soon to media..

[kumarsr]

I seriously doubt the above news. It is not possible for April. Some pieces are still remaining for VR2 but KH has now moved on to the next (precisely because he has lost hope on VR2). That's why it is better to focus on getting UV and Papanasam released.

[Adox]

All said and done, its a shame that with a sure winner/blockbuster in his hand, he's unable to release it for whatever reasons. VR-2 trailer (the last one) has so much class in it .. dont want to compare with Hollywood or whatever but from what we've seen in tamil or indian movies, it clearly has a distinction.

[Adox]

Now that 'I' has released, VR-2 should possibly see the light of day .... Or does it depend on how 'I' does ?? Lots of dependencies. Lets see if KH takes it forward ..

[irir123]

me-thinks :

this whole thing about VR-2 reshoots may have something to do with the recent developments vis-a-vis the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris (attributed to the arabian Al Qaeda) as well as other developments in the middle-east, aka, the rise of the ISIS (which has become more powerful than AQ), the Peshawar attack, the LOC firing as well as the resulting accusations and counter-accusations along religio-political lines, the blowing up of the stealthy Pakistani boat by the Indian coast guard, as well as the rise of the Indian Mujahideen (read Yasin Bhatkal) etc etc.

the sentiments of the muslim community as represented by their leaders continues to get offended by a film like VR-1 even now in 2015!

here is proof of that - check this out:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_P3ANbG7Yo


be ready to get inspired by the collective nonsense from everyone, particularly that moron Syed J Inayatullah (Vice-President, All India Milli Council, Tamil Nadu Chapter)- at 36:30-39:00 and also at 47:57, this imbecile continues to claim VR-1 was offensive to his community !

so, release UV first, which entertains at a different level, and introduce VR-2 later - UV acts like a cushion for a likely hard-hitting 'shocker' VR-2.

paavam Kamal Hassar - ennallaam seiyya vendirukku - vaazhndhaalum vesavu, thaazndhaalum vesavu

[avavh3]

what will be the fate of VR2 now that based upon majority of reviews came out till date, 'I' may find it hard to break-even or just an ave grosser?

[dell_gt]

what will be the fate of VR2 now that based upon majority of reviews came out till date, 'I' may find it hard to break-even or just an ave grosser?

to early to talk about "I".. am very positive I will be a super hit.. and VR-II release with out any major issue..

[avavh3]

I hit aana romba sandosham sir. there wont be any further hurdles for vr2

[avavh3]

Kamal Haasan Fans retweeted
SundaR KamaL @Kamaladdict7 · Jan 12
Hearing Some Info About #Vishwaroopam2..OMG ! Guys Get Ready For Unbeleivable Treat..I'm Shocked & Cant Sleep ! Bigger Bigger Bigger Bigger

[Adox]

me-thinks :

this whole thing about VR-2 reshoots may have something to do with the recent developments vis-a-vis the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris (attributed to the arabian Al Qaeda) as well as other developments in the middle-east, aka, the rise of the ISIS (which has become more powerful than AQ), the Peshawar attack, the LOC firing as well as the resulting accusations and counter-accusations along religio-political lines, the blowing up of the stealthy Pakistani boat by the Indian coast guard, as well as the rise of the Indian Mujahideen (read Yasin Bhatkal) etc etc.

the sentiments of the muslim community as represented by their leaders continues to get offended by a film like VR-1 even now in 2015!

so, release UV first, which entertains at a different level, and introduce VR-2 later - UV acts like a cushion for a likely hard-hitting 'shocker' VR-2.

paavam Kamal Hassar - ennallaam seiyya vendirukku - vaazhndhaalum vesavu, thaazndhaalum vesavu

Relevant observation. As ISIS is taking over the 'terrorism' leadership from AQ, things could be a little off wrt. VR-2. Smart and informed as he is, he may have planned some of the reshoots to align with it.

Most of these groups thrive on Ignorance is bliss, refuse to get educated and educate others. KH however well informed he might be lacks the ability to gauge the depths of intolerance in the society. It requires deft handling rather than cozying up. Hope he doesnt screen and watch the movie along with some 30 hardcores that he did before. One community leader put out such a vulgar speech attacking him making you wonder the kind. Think he'd have learnt his ?

[irir123]

Relevant observation. As ISIS is taking over the 'terrorism' leadership from AQ, things could be a little off wrt. VR-2. Smart and informed as he is, he may have planned some of the reshoots to align with it.

Most of these groups thrive on Ignorance is bliss, refuse to get educated and educate others. KH however well informed he might be lacks the ability to gauge the depths of intolerance in the society. It requires deft handling rather than cozying up. Hope he doesnt screen and watch the movie along with some 30 hardcores that he did before. One community leader put out such a vulgar speech attacking him making you wonder the kind. Think he'd have learnt his ?




yes - no more 'i will eat biriyani or jilebi, or halwaa or ice cream' with anyone before release of the film - before implementing DTH, Hassar should first implement DTTBSTS (Direct To Theaters Before Screening To Sagodarars)!

[nickraman]

As long as I makes the money back Aascar invested, that money can be pumped for VR2's post production/reshoot of climax for both Hindi/Tamil.

Aascar should give same push I got in Hindi for VR2 (and sell the film to a better Hindi distr. along with it's DVD/Satelite -(Hindi/Telugu DVD/Sat yet to be sold it seems. Neither have premiered on North TV channels nor have appeared in DVD format aside from select DTH platforms. I suspect during pre-promotion time, Sir and Aascar will do the needful) it would be great.

[ufktrfKnicity]

Relevant observation. As ISIS is taking over the 'terrorism' leadership from AQ, things could be a little off wrt. VR-2. Smart and informed as he is, he may have planned some of the reshoots to align with it.

Most of these groups thrive on Ignorance is bliss, refuse to get educated and educate others. KH however well informed he might be lacks the ability to gauge the depths of intolerance in the society. It requires deft handling rather than cozying up. Hope he doesnt screen and watch the movie along with some 30 hardcores that he did before. One community leader put out such a vulgar speech attacking him making you wonder the kind. Think he'd have learnt his ?

you missed out boko haram. intha varushamavuthu release aana seri.

[Cinemarasigan]

Welcome back Nachiketa...

[avavh3]

முன்னமே படித்திருந்தாலும் இப்பவும் படிக்க நன்றாக இருக்கு... நன்றி ராம்குமார் மற்றும் சண்டியர் கரன்.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4v1NkTFfR7w/UQ_Q95MZq4I/AAAAAAAABYU/8zkmBNnnGS4/s320/Vishwaroopam.jpg

விஷ்வரூபம் - ஒரு பயண அனுபவம்...
சத்தியவேடு... இந்திய வரைபடத்தில் ஆந்திராவில் இப்படி ஒரு ஊர் இருப்பது கடந்த புதன், வியாழன் கிழமை வரை அவ்வூர்க்காரர்களைத் தவிர வேறு பலருக்கும் தெரிந்திருக்க வாய்ப்பே இல்லை. ஆனால் கடந்த இரு நாட்களிலேயே அந்த ஊர் அல்லோல அல்லோல பட்டுக் கோலாகலமாய்க் கொண்டாடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. Audi முதல் Alto வரை நூற்றுக்கணக்கான கார்கள், Enfield முதல் டி.வி.எஸ் 50 வரையிலான சில ஆயிரம் வண்டிகள், NTL முதல் Welcome, Fasttrack வரை எக்கச்சக்கமான கால் டாக்ஸிகள் இந்த ஊரின் வயலோரங்களில் பார்க்கிங்க்குக்கு இடம் தேடி அலைந்து கொண்டிருக்கின்றன. என்.டி.ஆரை பூஜையறையில் வைத்துக் கொண்டாடும் அந்த ஊர் ஆந்திரவாடுகளுக்கே அதிர்ச்சி கலந்த ஆச்சர்யம் தாங்க முடியவில்லை. இத்தனைக்கும் காரணம் ஒரே ஒரு திரையரங்கம். ஸ்ரீநிவாசா திரையரங்கம். சென்னையின் அருகாமையில் என்ற கணக்கில் இந்தத் திரையரங்கத்தில்தான் விஷ்வரூபம் uncut version தமிழில் ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. வேளச்சேரியில் இருந்து கணக்குப் பண்ணினால் ஏறக்குறைய 80 கிலோமீட்டர்கள்...



சனிக்கிழமை மதியம் கிளம்பலாம் என்ற முடிவு எடுத்தபொழுது, அவ்ளோ தூரம்.. பெருசா கூட்டம்லாம் ஒன்னும் இருக்காது என்பதுதான் எனது எண்ணமாக இருந்தது. ஆக கூகிளாண்டவரின் தம்பி கூகிள்-மேப் ஆண்டவரிடம் போய் Srinivasa Theatre, Sathyav என்று டைப் செய்து முடிக்கும் முன்னரே சரியாக suggest செய்தார். Thatz y I always used to say #WhyGoogleIsGod... காரைக் கிளப்பி கொண்டு கிளம்பியாயிற்று. சென்னை பைபாஸிலும் பின்னர் ஆந்திரா பைபாஸிலும் சில பல தடைகளைக் கடந்து ஊரை நெருங்கிக் கொண்டிருக்கையில் எதிரில் வரும் வண்டிகளைக் காணும் பொழுதே கொஞ்சம் கிலி அடிக்க ஆரம்பித்தது. அத்தனையும் Chennai registration வண்டிகள். நம்மூர் இளவட்டங்கள். கூட்டம் இராது என்ற எனது எண்ணம் கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாய் விலக ஆரம்பித்தது. என்னதான் கூகிளாண்டவர் சரியாகச் சொன்னாலும் அந்த ஊரில் ஏதேனும் ஒரு லோக்கலாண்டவரிடம் கேட்கலாம் என்று கார் கண்ணாடியை இறக்கினது போதும். எதுவும் கேட்கும் முன்னர் அவரே சொன்னார் "விஷ்வரூபம் தியேட்டர்தான.. அப்படிப் போய்த் திரும்பி வந்துருங்க... நேரா ரோடு போடுறாங்க..." காலையில் இருந்து ஒரு முந்நூறு நானூறு வண்டிகளுக்கேனும் வழி சொல்லியிருப்பார் போலும். பின்னர் சில ஓட்டை ஒடைசல் ரோடுகளைக் கடந்து போனால், ஊரின் ஒதுக்குப்புறத்தில் விளையாத வயல்வெளிகளுக்கு நடுவாக இருந்தது அந்தத் தியேட்டர். மணி சரியாக மாலை நாலரை. இந்தியாவிற்கு சுதந்திரம் கிடைத்த பொழுதில் கடைசியாக வெள்ளை அடித்திருப்பார்கள் என்று நினைக்கிறேன். கால் கிலோமீட்டர் தள்ளிப் போய் காரை பார்க் செய்து திரும்பிய போதே தெரிந்தது கூட்டம் கூட்டமென.

ஜன.25ஆம் தேதி தமிழகத்தில் ரிலீஸ் தடை செய்யப்பட அவசர அவசரமாக ஜன 26ம் தேதி வாங்கி படத்தை இறக்கியிருக்கிறார்கள். அந்தத் தியேட்டர் ஓனரின் வாழ்க்கையை மொத்தமாக மாற்றி அமைக்கப் போகும் தருணம் அதுவென அவருக்கு அப்பொழுதில் தெரிந்திருக்க வாய்ப்பே இல்லை. ஆனால் இனிமேல் அவருக்கும் அவர் சந்நதிக்கும் என்றைக்குமான ஒரே ஒரு தெய்வம் மாண்புமிகு இதயதெய்வம் கண்கண்ட புரட்சித்தலைவி அம்மாதான் என்பதில் எள்ளளவும் மாற்றுக்கருத்து இல்லை. அத்தனை கார்கள் சுற்றி நின்ற பொழுதிலும் நண்பர் லக்கி பதிவிட்டதைப் போல அந்தத் தியேட்டரே enlarged omni van சைஸில்தான் இருந்தது. தில்கூஸ், பட்டர் பன், டீ, பிஸ்கட், கின்லே வாட்டர் பாட்டில் என ஜரூர் வியாபரம் மூலமாக தியேட்டரைச் சுற்றி உள்ள ஒவ்வொரு குடும்பமும் வாழ்வாதார உயரத்தை ஏற்றிக் கொண்டிருக்கின்றன. டி.வி.எஸ் எக்ஸலில் வைத்து டீ விற்றுக் கொண்டிருந்தவரிடம் கேட்டேன் "என்ன பாஸ்.. செம பிசினஸா?" "லேது அன்னையா.. இப்பத்தான் நான் வந்தனே என்று வெட்கப்பட்டு சிரித்தார்." ஆனால் எத்தனை ஆயிரம் ரூபாய் நோட்டுக்களுக்கும் அவரிடத்தில் சில்லறை இருந்தது என்பது நகைமுரண்.



திடீரென்று இரன்டு கவுன்டர்களில் டிக்கெட் குடுக்கத் தொடங்கினார்கள். போயிருந்த நாங்கள் ஐந்து பேரில் இருவர் இருவர் பிரிந்து ஒவ்வொரு வரிசையில் நிற்க நான் இருவருக்கும் மீடியேட் செய்து கொண்டிருந்தேன். டிக்கெட் குடுக்கத் தொடங்கிய இருபதாவது நொடியில் "வரிசை எனப்படுவது யாதெனின், கவுன்டரை ஒட்டிய ஒரு சதுர மீட்டர் இடத்தில் நூற்றி முப்பது பேர் நிற்பது" என்ற தமிழக பொதுவிதி அமல்படுத்தப்பட்டது. நான் கடைசியாக ஒரு தியேட்டரில் போய் இவ்வளவு கூட்டத்தின் நடுவில் டிக்கெட் எடுத்துப் பார்த்ததெல்லாம் கல்லூரிக் காலங்களில்தான் இருக்கக் கூடும். சென்னை வந்தபிறகு தியேட்டரின் கூட்ட நெரிசலை கணினித் திரையில் தெரியும் சிவப்பு மற்றும் பச்சை வண்ண நாற்காலிகளில் பார்ப்பதோடு சரி. ஆனால் படம் பார்க்காமல் போனால் பயணம் முழுமையடையாது என்ற வகையில் நானும் அந்த ஒரு சதுர மீட்டர் இடத்தை நெருங்கி ஒரு காலை வைக்கலாமா என யோசித்து முடிக்கும் முன்னரே எனது காலின் மேலேறி இருநூறு கால்கள் நின்றிருந்தன. நொடி நொடியில் கூட்டத்துக்குள் இழுத்து விட்டு நொங்கைப் பிதுக்கிக் கொண்டிருந்தார்கள். மூச்சு என்பது முப்பது நொடிகளுக்கு ஒரு முறைதான் உள்ளேயும் வெளியேயும் வந்து போய்க் கொண்டிருந்தது. அதுவும் காது வழியாக... இரவு நேர non-prime time தொலைக்காட்சிகளில் போடப்படும் பரிசுத்த ஆவியை உள்ளழைக்கும் ஜெபக்கூட்டத்தில் வருவதைப் போல அனைவரும் கைகளை மேலே தூக்கி ஆட்டிக் கொண்டிருந்தார்கள். ஒவ்வொரு கையிலும் சில நூறு, ஐநூறு மற்றும் ஆயிரம் ரூபாய் நோட்டுகள். "டேய் ப்ளீஸ் விடுங்கடா வெளில போயிர்றேன்" என்று மூக்கு வழியாக ஈனஸ்வரத்தில் கத்திக் கொண்டிருந்த பொழுதுதான் எனது மூக்கின் உயரமே இருந்த ஒருத்தன் வாய் முழுவதும் பழ வாசனையோடு மூக்குக்கு நேராக வந்து கத்தினான்... "உல்ல்ல்ல்ல்ல்ல்ல்லக நாயக்க்க்க்கன் கமல்... வோழ்க...." ஷ்ஷப்ப்பா. அப்பு கப்பு தாங்கல...

இத்தனைக்கும் நடுவில் கூட வந்திருந்த நண்பன் ஸ்ரீராம் தன்னுடைய திறமையால் இரண்டு கவுன்டரிலும் டிக்கெட் எடுத்த ஒரு கும்பலைப் பிடித்து ஐந்து டிக்கெட்டுகள் வாங்கி விட்டதாய்ச் சொல்ல வெளியே உருவிக் கொண்டு வந்தேன். கால் மணி நேரத்துக்கும் மேலாக கரும்பு மெஷினில் மாட்டியது போன்ற ஒரு பிரமை. பிழிந்தெடுத்துலு...

இதோடு adventure நிற்கவில்லை. தியேட்டருக்குள் நுழைந்து செல்லும் படலம் இதை விட சில மடங்கு அதிக adventurous என்பதை எதிர்கொண்டாலும் ஐந்து பேரும் ஒன்றாக நின்று அதை எதிர்கொள்ளத் துணிந்தது கொஞ்சம் ஆறுதலளித்தது. கூட்டத்தில் இருந்து யாரோ யாரையோ எதற்காகவோ அர்ச்சித்த சில கெட்டவார்த்தைகள் ஆந்திரவின் அனல்காற்றில் கலந்து கொண்டிருந்தன. முந்தய ஷோ முடியும் வரை காத்திருந்தது கூட்டம். முடிந்த நொடி அந்த மிகப் பெரிய இரும்புக்கதவை உடைத்துக்(திறந்து அல்ல... உடைத்து.. உடைத்து..) கொண்டு உள்ளே நுழைந்தது கூட்டம். எதிரியின் கோட்டையை உடைத்துக் கொண்டு போருக்குப் போன காலாட்படைகளுக்கு சற்றும் சளைத்ததாக இல்லை இந்தக் 'கமல்'ஆட்படையும். ஏறக்குறைய 150 இருக்கைகளைக் கொண்ட அந்தத் தியேட்டருக்குள் குறைந்தது ஒரு ஆயிரம் பேராவது இருந்திருக்கக் கூடும். கர்த்தர் கருனையில், இன்ஷா அல்லாவின் இறையருளில் எங்களுக்கு ஏதோ இடம் கிடைத்து விட்டது. தியேட்டரின் நடுப்பாதையெங்கும் அமர்ந்தும், நின்றும் முட்டியிட்டும் பார்த்துக் கொண்டிருந்தது கூட்டம். படம் ஆரம்பித்து சில நிமிடங்களில் பின் சீட்டில் இருந்தவர் கொஞ்சம் குனிந்து உட்காரச் சொன்னார். சரி மறைக்கிறது போலும் என நன்றாக குறுக்கிக் கொண்டு தலை மட்டுமே மேலிருக்கும் வண்ணம் அமர்ந்தேன். சில நிமிடங்களுக்குப் பின் இன்னும் குனியச் சொன்னார்... "இதுக்கு மேல எப்படிங்க...?" என்றால் அவருக்குப் பின்னால் நடைபாதையில் தரையில் அமர்ந்திருந்தவருக்கு மறைப்பதாகச் சொன்னார்கள். தலையையும் சீட்டுக்குள்ளேயே குறுக்கிக் கொண்டேன். இடைவேளையில் கூட இருக்கையை விட்டு எழவில்லை. எழுவதற்கு வாய்ப்புமில்லை என்பதுதான் சரி...

ஒருவாறாக படம் முடித்து வந்தோம்... அடுத்த காட்சிக்காக இன்னுமொரு ஆயிரம் பேர் கொண்ட கமலாட்படை தயராக நின்றிருந்தது... டீ விற்பவர் யாரோ ஒருவனிடத்தில் ஆயிரம் ரூபாய்க்கு சில்லறை குடுத்தவாறே சொல்லிக் கொண்டிருந்தார்... "லேது அன்னையா... நான் இப்பத்தான் வந்தது...."

எது எப்படியோ... இன்னும் சில பத்தாண்டுகள் கழித்து எனது பேரப்பிள்ளைகளிடம் சொல்ல எனக்கொரு கதை கிடைத்திருக்கிறது... "அந்தக் காலத்துல நாங்கெல்லாம் விஷ்வரூபம் படம் பாக்கப் போகேல...." :))

what an unforgettable movie..Vishwaroopam

[Cinemarasigan]

முன்னமே படித்திருந்தாலும் இப்பவும் படிக்க நன்றாக இருக்கு... நன்றி ராம்குமார் மற்றும் சண்டியர் கரன்.


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எது எப்படியோ... இன்னும் சில பத்தாண்டுகள் கழித்து எனது பேரப்பிள்ளைகளிடம் சொல்ல எனக்கொரு கதை கிடைத்திருக்கிறது... "அந்தக் காலத்துல நாங்கெல்லாம் விஷ்வரூபம் படம் பாக்கப் போகேல...." )
what an unforgettable movie..Vishwaroopam

Thanks for posting this... Unforgettable indeed... Vishwaroopam of Kamal too.

[Russellrpb]

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