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intha nettivitty paya pullanga varuvaanu'gga, paavam kudichittu pogatum...10 illanikaaya-ya seevi yaracum kudungappa konjama 'I'-ce cube pottu...
woah..really looking forward..Kathi producers should start worrying :)Quote:
Ravichandran is someone who has never come out in the public eye and you would wonder if this is the man who has churned out mega blockbusters such as Anniyan, Dasavatharam and now 'I'. Till date there hasn't been a single photograph of the man, who is among the most powerful producers and distributors in the country.
I don't have a family photo as I am not used to it. For my marriage too, there was no photo. Even in my family picture (which he shows us), my kids would be standing just with their mother.
The whole city is excited about the arrival of international megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger, who will be sharing the stage along with our very own Superstar Rajinikanth, for the audio launch. A grand teaser of the movie would also be launched along with the music. Ravichandran makes sure that all the arrangements and financial requirements are met, sitting in his spacious office room, also comprising a home theater system. He is confident of releasing 'I' for Diwali, with the film's production work almost complete and the post-production going on in full swing.
Considering the 2 year long production period of 'I', when you mention the word 'delay', Aascar bounces back quickly.
Shankar has done just 10 films in his 25 year long career. 'I' has also been filmed at his general pace and there isn't a big delay, save a couple of months postponement due to the CG work and Vikram's ill-health.
Ravichandran is naturally filled with pride while talking about 'I'
We are increasing the level of a film's content, with 'I'. It will be the peaks of grandeur and magnificence. I have screened the rough teaser to more than 10000 people. All were stunned.
Indian film history would be split into 'before I and after I'. Warner Bros were shocked at what they saw. If a Hollywood company like that releases 'I', the film has the potential to do mind-boggling business in excess of 5000 crores. We don't have that privilege here, but are still trying to the best of our capabilities.
Half the film has been shot in China and we are trying for an agreement with the government there to screen 'I' in maximum theaters. We have to reach 'I' to the nook and corners of the world as it deserves that reach and exposure. We have to be proud of what Shankar and team have achieved.
The strain involved in the project is huge, 2.5 years of hard work is there. We have employed about 10000 people for the film. 'I' would be a jaw-dropping experience. The whole world would look back at Indian cinema and recognize Shankar as India's James Cameroon. It's unimaginable - people will be moved to tears. P.C.Sreeram's work is remarkable too, he is after all the Godfather of all current cameramen. 'I' means grandeur, each song would be equally fascinating.
The whole family can enjoy the movie and it would be totally worthy of the ticket money spent. People have already decided to see 'I' with their entire family. It caters to 60% of the audience base. They are just waiting for me to release the movie. It's the same case in Andhra too.
I - SKY IS THE LIMIT
He also screens to us, the high-pitched melody number 'Ennodu Nee Irundhaal, Uyirodu Naan Iruppen' filmed on a beastly Vikram and the angelic Amy Jackson. He keeps humming this song even while speaking to us. The visual output is stunning and seeing Vikram in this song is sure to bring about a jaw-dropping effect, not to forget A.R.Rahman's truly grand and international composition. Before playing the song, he explained a bit about Vikram's shocking efforts for this song.
All this is original make-up. We have about 4000 hours of footage of the elaborate make-up process alone, from the film's start to prove that there is no CG involved. Vikram weighs just 45 kgs in this song, and there was about 12 hours of make-up involved every day. Vikram used to be in a large fridge when the shot wasn't happening, and food was given to him through a tube. The song was shot for 2 hours each day and a doctor was there on the spot everyday to monitor Vikram's health.
Despite many big films clashing for Diwali and a possible theater crunch ahead, Ravichandran doesn't seem to be perturbed one bit
We will screen 'I' in the available theaters. My film will surely get theaters and if a film is good, people will accept it even if many films are releasing simultaneously. If all films are good and achieve success, it would be very healthy. People ll be thrilled to see such good films together.
Before, big stars like Rajini, Kamal, Vijayakanth, Bhagyaraj and TR used to have their films released together. 5 films would be confirmed for every Diwali, with the same Raja sir providing music for all of them.
Now, people are hesitating and shying away from competing. Releasing a film solo in too many screens, may result in deserted halls by the matinee shows. But even then, success parties are being celebrated on the night of the release day itself when the ground reality is clear. This is shameful. People are clear and know what is true and can never be cheated by such misleading campaigns.
Theaters will also act quick and shift a good film to the bigger theater as soon as the public verdict becomes clear. I have personal experience in this regard.
In Part 2 of this interview, we find out more about Ravichandran - the person, and also his views on people's tastes and some other important issues facing the industry. Stay tuned ...
http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2014/09/...#disqus_thread
as expected.. :) he can keep all the 200s-300s for immans/narayans/ghibrans..all those masters of orchestration which an average joe like me wont give a damn..Quote:
Mersalaayitten seems tailor-made for Anirudh’s digitally-enhanced vocals; even sounds techno-enough like his own music, barring that very-Rahman’ish violin interlude. Ennodu nee‘s reprise works better than the original’s soul gospel choir where Sid Sriram laboriously force-fits Tamil; worked in Adiye, not here. Aila‘s experimentation works, though – an accessible melange that mixes techno-pop, classical opera and a surreal Hindi choir with ease! Nikita Gandhi’s new form of Tamil fits the zany, but flippant techno-mix in Ladyo. Finally, it’s Pookkalae that wins the soundtrack, with its beautifully simple and hummable melody. Despite its personal pronoun title, this is a rather modest soundtrack!
Vikram used to be in a large fridge when the shot wasn't happening, and food was given to him through a tube. LOL
Pookale is awesome. A Rahman show, that song. Haricharan, the best Tamil playback singer IMO, rules.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mahen
Teaser paatha udanae mersalayitaen ... kathi sema koora irundha thaan velaikku aagum pola ...potti ya mattum nippatiraadhingada ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mahen
BTW, Vijay is an attendee of the launch
Doesn't really inspire confidence.
Trailer ah paatham yEtho beauty and the beast effect ????
Sorry for the wrong info, courtesy Latha Srinivasan. அம்மணி கத்தி, கத்தின்னு வந்த சவுண்ட் பாத்துட்டு விஜய் வந்துட்டாருன்னு நெனச்சுடுச்சாம். :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Trailer looks mighty impressive and Vikram looks pretty good for his age.
Mersalayitten is instant like. Ladio and Aila is also pretty good.
I had similar feeling when Kadal audio released, but all songs grew on me. We have to wait and see
Shankar & "I", a preview
It is indeed a marvelous promo-presentation by Shankar and team. The posters & trailer are mind blowing. Glad that Shankar is still exploring ‘the’ classics and literary works in his films, be it, at least in a song. After having inspired from Frankenstein, Dracula or Arsčne Lupin, Shankar embarks into Fanstasy (Terriying) Romance in his new movie "I". The few poster revealed and the 60sec trailer gives us a clue from where he got his inspiration this time. Its not only the idea that is significant but its incorporation in a modern format is mere class.
"I" Movie title font
Even though the Tamil letter is quite prominent, all we could see is the curves getting larger. Whereas, the English alphabet does look like a vial, holding serum inside it. It also stands like an hour glass, where the liquid seems to be frozen at both ends. Interesting.
"I" Movie Poster
1. Beauty and the Beast
Jean Cocteau 1946 - La Belle et La Bęte
http://www.oldwishes.net/tales/wp-co...78_640x320.jpg
This scene is a very crucial scene in this French Classic, where the beast offers a necklace to the Beauty. “I” movie has a similar poster where "I" Beast poses behind Amy who already is wearing 'that' necklace. This is the point where Beauty accepts to see the good side of the beast, that she does not even get bothered when Beast drinks the water from the fountain with his tongue. Excluding the Disney crap, Jean Cocteau adapted the 18th century Madame Beaumont's fantasy tale which narrates the story a bit similar to Stockholm syndrome (but its actually not), about a girl falling in love with her kidnapper. As this post is not about this classic film, I end with a note that there is more to this evergreen piece of work. Hats of to Shankar for gathering it and printing it for TFI audience.
2. Vikram out stretched hands
That’s the depiction of the Titan Atlas who is seen carrying the world, which is not just the world but the heaven and hell together. "I" movie seems to take much care to chesil its character that seems to be built with both ugliness and sweetness, but the fate curses "it" to carry both at the same time, just as the Titan’s Curse.
3. Beast on the Throne
"I" Beast is seen sitting over a throne, a bit like from "Game of Thrones". But the highlight of this poster is the 2 Two Dragons facing each other on top of the throne which symbolizes "one who is working toward Immortality". And there is another head just below, which makes 3 heads in total. In Greek Mythology there is a monster called Chimera with 3 heads, which has the head and furs of a lion, tail of a serpent and head of a goat from its back. Now, you can look again at the "I" Beast, you can see its goat horns, its lion face and the snake teeth. Shankar has steadily worked not only on the make up but also depicting them making this "I" Beast the one who is ruling on the throne of (evil) immortality.
4. Vikram holding his arms above his head.
That’s "looks-similar" poster to The Incredible Hulk (2008), where the tiny character in the center is getting itself into a larger mode. Again emphasising a “change-over”.
"I" Movie Trailer
Albert Capellani 1911 - Notre-Dame de Paris (The Hunchback of Notre-Dame)
Adapted from Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name
http://s3.amazonaws.com/auteurs_prod...re-dame--3.jpg
What Shankar has done is a fantastic homage to "Quasimodo carrying Esmeralda" scene. Going further, he has modernised it with a different background and I suppose a plot altogether different. Another shot where “deformed-state” Vikram seems to be stranded and extending his hand towards us ... well, again its not about Notre Dame de Paris, but how Shankar's adaptations are spell bounding that brings in our cultural requirements with it.
There is a bit more to it, if -
take a look at Charles Stanton Ogle in 1910 J.Searle Dawley’s Frankenstein film (an adaptation of Mary Shelley 1818 novel of the same name] :
http://antiscribe.files.wordpress.co...ankenstein.jpg
- if Endhiran pursues the kidnap of Sana by Chitti during her marriage engagement with Dr.Vassegaran, which is actually the Monster taking the life of Victor Frankenstein's wife during their marriage day, we have to see Shankar's "I" to get what else he has assembled from this classic.
I wrote this up to state that great ideas go behind a creative work. Shankar sure is one of the film makers who tries to put some effort in film making. Hope his hard work gets the needed and appropriate recognition.
And Vikram, hats-off. Can't imagine how far and wise you have travelled. Always Kenny.
Shankar's "I" - Immense Imagination
Seringa aapicer.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
almost 1mil views in less than 24hrs..Where are those view-obsessed vijay/ajit fans ? :lol2: btw amy sackson :slurp: censors will be busy blurring her anatomy with colors or boxes :lol:
Tamil cinema doesnt have a market like Hollywod..it will impact the collections for sure..i think Kathi would lose more..family audience would definitely opt for IQuote:
Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
The teaser seems to be famous nationwide. I saw a lot of North Indians commenting on it
ARR sir :notworthy:
The teaser looks mighty impressive. Been a long time since I was hooked so much to a teaser. Hopefully the movie lives up to the expectations created. As for its competition with Katthi and Poojai, I am a little apprehensive about the sharing of screens. For movies as big as these (atleast the first two ;) ), a safe bet would be a solo release. (It is known that Aascar isn't a huge of fan of this concept and I for one believe he's gonna stick to his date). But looking at the way things have panned out for I,there is a good chance of the tide turning against the other two if they release on the same date. Personally I would like it though..;)...Oru kallula rendu maanga aana kathai aayidum..Seriously getting to watch a tamil movie here in Chicago is tough. Koranja batcham rendra mani neram aaguthu naa theatre poi sera...
Awesome analysis Karthik... I have shared on my Facebook! :bow:
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Originally Posted by Avadi to America
Mind blowing... visual treat indeed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mahen
Why Kamal missed the function, is he not in good terms with AASCAR MOVIES ?
That grandeur... only shankar possible!! :bow:
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Originally Posted by mappi
Bizarre, Amazing, Glorious, total Brahmaandam. Only Shankar possible! Worth the wait. Indha trailera paathaa yaarum Thiruttu VCD'la paakanum-nu nenakka maattanga.
Vikram looks handsome with and without moustache. I prefer the one with moustache and long hair, like Samy flashback & Arul.
Naanae oru 50 vaati paathurupaen ;).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mahen
Its not like family audience will opt only for I ..If a movie has substance to attract family audience that is enuf .. may be their first preference would be I in this case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mahen
That polambifying Selvaraghavan should see this teaser ;).
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-mov...ctures.html#21
pakkathula manitha kurangga getup-la irukaravaruthan ascar-rin ragasiya snegithan 'prasanth-tha'!wow!!
Interesting trailer.... songs are good enuf.. bgm is too good....
I hope all the hardwork pays off - will be my first choice this diwali :)
His wife has taken a dig at I.Quote:
Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
Ajay Link pls...
Teaser looks elegant.. Hope the film becomes the biggest hit for Vikram..
https://twitter.com/GitanjaliSelva/s...09210967044096
Walt Disney produced 'The Beauty and the beast'.
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Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Adhu enna solla varudhu ??? Mohan enna reply pannirukaapla ?
Now I know where SELVA started(after his second marriage) polambifying... Till then his movies talked more...Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar