Former Miss Universe India second runner-up Pooja Hegde feels as an actress, she should be open to all kinds of roles and not restrict herself to any genre. "It's too early in my career to dedicate myself to certain type of roles. I want to play different kinds of roles with longer screen time," Pooja told IANS. A model-turned-actress, she strongly believes modelling gave her the confidence to turn to...
03:06 PM, Sep 15, 2012
Audiences have given the thumbs up to Jiiva's superhero image in Mysskin directed Tamil movie 'Mugamoodi'. Made on a budget of Rs.20 crore, it has reportedly earned in about Rs.10 crore at the box office over the weekend. "The film has been made on a budget of Rs.20 crore inclusive of all miscellaneous expenses and it is estimated to earn Rs.10 crore by weekend at the box-office," said a source....
03:50 PM, Sep 03, 2012
We grew up listening to childhood stories, involving superheroes. No different is this 'Mugamoodi'. Director Mysskin has attempted to narrate the tale of a bravado in a different style. In a nutshell, 'Mugamoodi' is like a 'Batman' or a 'Superman' of the West, meeting the action films of the East. The premise is local, but the flavor is different. The movie begins on a slow note setting up the story....
01:24 PM, Sep 01, 2012
Its said that Jiiva's mask was made in a specially designed vacuum chamber to get the perfect leathery fit and a smooth outer finish and the suit originally weighed 8 kilos but was brought down to 4 kilos by repeated experimentation. However it was still a nightmare for Jiiva to act with the suit on because of the non-breathable silicone that heats up the body within minutes. Also, the limited...
12:17 PM, Aug 31, 2012
Among the film industry's newest craze for superheroes who are darker, less comical and fashioned for a mature audience, Tamil director Shanmugha Raja, more popularly known as Mysskin, will soon be releasing his take on the genre. Titled 'Mugamoodi' in Tamil, the film will be dubbed in Telugu and is called 'Mask'. Telling the story of a street chap on a platform who becomes a vigilante in his quest to...
01:53 PM, Aug 30, 2012
Before the actual suit for Jiiva was finalized, around dozen suits and thirty masks were made to see if they're okay for the film! The makers didn't want to compromise on the design, fit and finish of Jiiva's superhero costume. Jiiva was flown to Hong Kong for a body head mold session that last for eight hours! Costume designer Gabriella and her ten member team took nearly six months for...
12:43 PM, Aug 30, 2012
As the clock is ticking for 'Mugamoodi' release, the film's producer G Dhananjayan of UTV Motion Pictures has expressed that the superhero flick's sequel will be bigger in scale, making will possibly in 3D! The makers will however take a call only after seeing the response to 'Mugamoodi' coming Friday, of course. 'Mugamoodi' by Mysskin sees Jiiva, Narein and Pooja Hegde in lead roles with Nasser in a pivotal role...
10:49 AM, Aug 30, 2012
Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi', that is his superhero costume was fabricated in Hong Kong by a veteran costume maker Gaebriella Wilkins. Gaebriella has immense costume fabrication experience in UK, Middle East, and Hong Kong. She earlier headed the Costume departments of Disney land, and Cirque du Soleil! Understanding that the costume of a superhero and his villain is the most pivotal aspect for any superhero flick, UTV Motion Pictures and Mysskin have...
04:54 PM, Aug 28, 2012
There seems to be no rest for director Mysskin and his team, who have just returned from Switzerland after wrapping up the shoot of 'Mugamoodi'. Since the producers UTV Motion Pictures have decided to release the movie on August 31, post production works are on in a feverish pitch to make the film ready to hit the screens on date. "The film will undergo Censor formalities next week," sources say...
11:06 AM, Aug 13, 2012
After being shot non-stop for the past few months, the shooting of Jiiva's next 'Mugamoodi' has been wrapped up. Content with shooting some important scenes and songs in Switzerland, the team led by director Mysskin is now on its way back to India, to continue post production work in full swing. A happy Jiiva wrote on Twitter: "Mugamoodi shooting comes to an end. Had a super time, unforgettable moments. Thanks...
10:51 AM, Aug 10, 2012
Jeeva is the one actor in Kollywood who is currently working with some of the finest directors. The actor, who is fresh from working with Shankar for 'Nanban', is eagerly expecting the release of 'Mugamoodi' with Mysskin. At present, he is shooting for 'Neethanae En Ponvasantham' with Gautham Vasudev Menon. His upcoming movies are 'David' with Bejoy Nambiar, 'Yaan' with Ravi K Chandran and 'Endrendrum Punnagai' with Ahmed. And now,...
02:30 PM, Aug 03, 2012
Superhero films demand a costume that leaves a lasting impression among audience, that convinces them that the actor is a superhero and knows what he's doing on big screen. Mysskin is directing 'Mugamoodi' with Jiiva which he claims will suit the preferences of Tamil and Indian audiences and not be in the lines of Superman and Batman. Speaking about Jiiva's costume in the film he says, "I traveled to 4...
01:42 PM, Aug 01, 2012
Two songs from 'Mugamoodi', 'Vaayamoodi Summa Iruda' and 'Maayavi' will be canned in the scenic locales of Europe. Buzz is that one of the songs will be shot in Switzerland. The team will be leaving on July 26 to Europe for a ten day schedule. Starring Jiiva, Pooja Hegde and Narein, 'Mugamoodi', is a superhero flick about the superhero within oneself. The film is helmed by Mysskin and has music...
11:13 AM, Jul 25, 2012
