Mumbai: In what could be regarded as a major departure from the custom, Kamal Hassan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long awaited 'Kochadaiyaan'. The film is crucial for Rajinikanth as it would be his first after his hospitalization two years ago. The film adopts a new form of storytelling known as the Motion Capture technique where all of the Tamil superstar's actions would be heightened and amplified through special effects.
Understandably, Rajini is said to be anxious and has asked Kamal Hassan, known to have a deep comprehension of cinema, to step in to suggest changes. Only then will Rajinikanth decide on a release date. "Rajini considers Kamal to be extremely cinema literate. He respects Kamal's judgement on cinema. Since this film is crucial (for him), he has asked Kamal to view the film," said a source from Chennai.
A suitable date for the screening is being arranged. Speaking fondly about his friendship and rivalry with Rajinikanth, Kamal says "I'd do anything he asks me to, no question of refusing him. Both of us were young actors who started from scratch. He was the bus conductor with acting aspirations. I was the clapper boy who got the clap in my very film (Kamal Haasan played a character with venereal disease in his first adult role).
"We didn't have fathers to make movies for us. But we had the same godfather K Balachander. We've done around 10 films together,
03:24 PM, May 11, 2013
Shriya Saran is all set to play the lead in 'Pavithra'. Janardhana Maharshi, who was won the National award for his 'Devasthanam' will direct the film. The film is co-produced by K Sadhak Kumar and G.Maheswara Reddy. Recently the audio of the film was released in Vizag. An elated Shriya says, "I am very happy to attend the audio function at Vizag. I am very happy at being a part...
06:13 PM, Apr 07, 2013
Did you know that passengers would let buses go empty and wait for the one where Rajinikanth was on duty. ...
03:37 PM, Jan 23, 2013
Superstar Rajinikanth, known for his unassuming attitude and charming aura, celebrated his 62nd birthday on December 12 with close friends and family at his residence here. "Though early in the morning he stepped out on to his balcony to wave to his fans outside his house, he spent the rest of the day with his family and select friends from the industry," a source from the industry told IANS. Nevertheless,...
12:34 PM, Dec 13, 2012
Over the past 30 years in Tamil cinema, we have seen a lot of actors come by and try their hands at making it large, and it can be said that Superstar Rajinikanth has come closest to winning the heart of many with his films. With his screen presence and unrelenting desire to deliver to fans, Rajinikanth has carved a market for himself through three decades in Kollywood cinema, during...
10:45 AM, Dec 12, 2012
Asin, who has been the brand ambassador for Mirinda for the past seven years has just released a new ad film for the brand. The ad, which introduces two new flavours of the drink has been directed by Gautham Menon and is based on K Balachander's film 'Moondru Mudichu' which featured Sridevi, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. "It was fun working with Gautham again and that too in an ad format...
03:12 PM, Dec 11, 2012
Noted filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who has given some landmark films including 'Roja', 'Bombay' and 'Dil Se', says he was enjoying his life as a well-paid management consultant after finishing MBA from a top B-school 35 years ago when chance gave him an entry into the world of films. "It was an accident. I was interested in cinema only as a viewer. I never thought I'd take it up as a...
01:42 PM, Oct 29, 2012
The biggest ever project of Tamil cinema may happen soon. Superstar Rajinikanth and 'Ulaga Nayagan' Kamal Haasan, the top two stars of Tamil cinema, are planning to act together in a movie to be produced by AVM. Says AVM Saravanan, "Recently, Rajini and I was discussing something at my office. At that time, Kamal too joined us. Suddenly, Rajini expressed his wish that he would like to act in a...
01:44 PM, Aug 27, 2012
Though 'Thillu Mullu' is a light-hearted film, director Badri, who is remaking the cult hit, is not ready to take things light. Apparently to prove this, he and the new version's hero Shiva, recently called on K Balachander, the director of the original version; Superstar Rajinikanth, the lead actor; and Kamal Haasan, who did a guest role. On their meeting with Rajini, Badri says, "The Superstar told Shiva that he...
02:28 PM, Aug 26, 2012
Watching Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth together on screen remains a fantasy for many till date. With both actors not giving filmgoers any hope of seeing them in a movie together, we have no hope but to look forward to re-runs of their films. In that sense, there is news to rejoice. 'Ninaithalae Inikkum', the film that the duo acted in, will soon be released in the digital format. The successful...
02:37 PM, Jul 25, 2012
These are the times when old movies are either being remade or released after digitization. Close on the heels of the success of 'Karnan', a Sivaji Ganesan classic, K Balachander's 'Ninaithale Inikkum' is now following the suit. The highlight of the film is that it has Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, the two biggest heroes of south India, as protagonists. The movie is all set to be released in digital format...
04:46 PM, Jul 21, 2012
New Delhi: Once upon a time the most glamorous, eagerly-awaited and coveted award was Filmfare. It was the oldest, truly defined hi-glitz event that captured the seductive magic of star-power. This was a time way before Facebook and Twitter or the whos-sleeping-with-who brand of journalism invaded our lives. Stars were elusive and this lends them a mystique aura that is impossible to imitate. This of course, like most other things,...
08:06 PM, Jul 01, 2012
You would have read in these columns a couple of days ago that Siva Karthikeyan and Priya Anand would work together for a film to be produced by Dhanush, titled 'Edhir Neechal'. Now it is emerging that Priya was handpicked for the role by Dhanush. If sources are to be believed, the National Award winning actor was impressed with Priya's performance in '180' and 'Vamanan'. Hence he asked director Senthil...
01:41 PM, Jun 03, 2012
New Delhi: From Arbaaz Khan and Arindam Chaudhuri to Anant Mahadevan and Aishwarya Narkar, they all said that receiving a National Film Award from President Pratiba Patil Friday was a "fantastic moment". Dadasaheb Phalke award winner veteran Tamil filmmaker Balachander said it is never too late to get an award. "I feel happy. I'm asked whether the award has come late, and I don't think it's ever late to get...
03:55 PM, Sep 09, 2011
Kamal Hasan, K Balachander's protgee, talks about Balachander being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year. The veteran filmmaker who bought a whiff of fresh air to Tamil cinema in the 60's. ...
10:40 AM, Apr 30, 2011
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