 Innumerable music albums praising the lord Ayyappa who resides in Sabarimala in Kerala has been made over the years. But when the living legend of music Illayaraja makes a devotional album, just like his heart touching film music it will be indeed a work which will set a new benchmark of standard for others to follow. For the first time the music maestro has brought out a devotional album dedicated to Swami Ayyappa also known as Manikantan. The album has eight songs created with great care and devotion. The album will be available in all the four South Indian languages. For the Tamil version Illayaraja has given his voice for six songs. For Telugu and Kannada, S.P.Balasubramanyam has given life to 6 songs. In Malayalam, Vijay Yesudas and Madhu Balakrishnan has sung 6 songs In all the four languages, Shankaran Namoodiri has sung one song while a male group has given voice for a chorus song. Leading lyric writers of all the four states have associated with the music director for bringing out this music album. For Tamil, Vaali did the duties. K.Kalyan wrote the words for Kannada. Vennela Kanti wrote the Telugu lyrics while Anil Kumar created the Malayalam lyrics. “Manikantan Geet Mala’ is the debut project of IndiaTales Media Private Limited which is a new entertainment company started with a mission to take the culture and folklore of India to a global audience. IndiaTales comprises of a dedicated team of experienced Indian executives and global directors fully devoted to get the Indian culture its deserved and rightful place in the world using mediums like animation, theatre, music, books and visual art. A full length animated feature film titled as ‘Manikantan’ will be brought out soon by the company to be released allover India in Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. The music album “Manikantan Geet Mala” was launched as an exclusive online pre-order on August 22, 2008 and the website has already generated over 75,000 hits since its online release. The Album will remain on Online Pre-Order till October 12, 2008 and the album will be simultaneously be shipped to customers Worldwide in the 2nd week of October in an effort to eliminate Piracy. Manikantan Geet Mala is currently available in 2 versions Gold and Platinum. The Gold Version is available in each of the 4 recorded languages while the Limited Platinum Edition has all 4 Versions in One Special Package which includes a Bonus CD as well as a Free Copy of the Coffee Table Book entitled Manikantan: A Mural Journey. Only 999 Copies of the Platinum Edition are available for sale and customers purchasing the Box Set will enter into a draw to spend an hour with the Legendary Ilaiyaraaja in person. Check out the complete information about ‘Manikantan Geet Mala’. |
Archive for September, 2008
Illayaraja brings out “Manikantan Geet Mala”
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Welcome back K T Kunjumon
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
 Remember K T Kunjumon. He was the sought-after producer in Tamil until a few years ago. Having introduced director Shankar in Gentleman, Kunjumon holds the record for producing several big budgeted movies one-after-another. Suryan, Gentleman, Kadhalan, Ratchagan and Sakthi were produced by Kunjumon. After a big gap, Kunjumon is back in Tamil cinema to produce movies. He would be churning out a movie to be directed by Balaji. Noted Malayalam heroine Meera Nandhan will be playing the female lead. A newcomer from Mumbai will be playing the second heroine in the film. |
Maa is an emotional tale: Sabapathy
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Director Sabapathy has commenced shooting for Maa with all optimism. The director has managed to bring together Bhoomika Chawla, Prithviraj and Srikanth in lead roles.
A happy Sabapathy says, ‘ Maa is an emotional tale. We believe in the concept of ‘athma’ (life after death). I firmly believe that even after a person’s death, his life, the love relationship he/she shared will stay forever. Maa is about a mother and her little daughter and the love they share. Bhoomika plays the mother and Prithviraj plays her friend. Srikanth is cast as her ex lover.
On choosing Bhoomika, Sabapathy says, when I conceived the storyline, I decided Bhoomika is my choice. Her eyes are expressive and powerful. Prithviraj listened to the story and decided to do the project immediately. Srikanth is my good friend.
Yuvan Shankar Raja will score music for my film. Music had always played prominent roles in my films. Bharathan, VIP, Punnagai Poovae have become big hits.
Thai Kaviyam for Pongal
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008|
Lyricist-turned-actor Pa Vijay is confident that Thai Kaviyam, his maiden venture as hero would hit the screens this Pongal. The movie is based on Chief Minister M Karunanidhi’s story titled Thai Kaviyam. Pa Vijay says, We have completed a major portion of the shooting. Thanks to the guidance of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, the story and screenplay has come good. We have concentrated a lot on song. Vidyasagar has given his best. Vijay vouches that he has given his best on screen. I have tried to be very realistic on screen. I have given spontaneous reactions and it has come good so far. Thankfully I am able to continue with hassles both acting and penning lyrics, he says with glee. |
Awesome twosome for Snightha, Larencce
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008|
Choreographer director Ragava Larence is a happy man post the success of Pandi. He is all set to commence shooting for director Sakthi Chidambaram’s Rajathi Raja. Interestingly the movie features five heroines which include Snightha. The cute actress started her career appearing for an item number in Anjathey, directed by Mysskin. The movie’s success and the popularity of the song have taken her to greater heights now. She has bagged the plump role in Mysskin’s Nandhalala, while she has been assigned to act opposite for another movie. Besides Rajathi Raja, the two would act in a movie to be produced by Super Good Films R B Choudhary. The movie would go to floors very soon. Snightha is happy and raring to go. She is confident that she would make it big and establish for herself in the industry. |
Novelty, thy name is Tamil cinema
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008|
Tamil cinema is known for its innovative publicity and novel methods to reach out to the masses. They generally come out with huge and colorful invitations and grand muhurrat are being organized to kick off the movie to garner the attention of the industry men and the audience.
The latest is the various novel methods adopted by the Saroja crew. The movie directed by Venkat Prabhu, has made it big at the box office. Interestingly they publicized the movie in a grand way using very possible option. Saroja was advertised at the back of Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) bus tickets. Vishal starrer Sathyam was publicized in a grand manner by erecting special advertisements on bus and catchy colorful billboards were erected. Going a step ahead, actor Silambarasan has gone the hi-tech way for promotion of his forthcoming film Silambattam. The movie which is under production is directed by cinematographer Saravanan. Silambarasan had posted three songs from the movie in his personal profile at his Face book, a community website. His fans can listen to the songs by downloading from the website. Interestingly the audio of the movie would be released only during the first week of the October. Ennavo Pannala peppy number with loads of fun and frolic Thamizh, typical hero-glorification song with fast beats ‘Nalamthana remix of the evergreen classic song from Thillana Mohanambal |
‘Poo’ is a movie for heart and soul: Sasi
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008|
Director Sasi is busy giving his best to shape up Poo. The movie starring Srikanth and Malluwood girl Parvathy, produced by Moserbaer, is fast nearing completion. In a quick chat, Sasi, who left his indelible mark in Tamil cinema with movies like Rojakootam, Sollamale and Dishoom, says, ‘Poo is inspired by writer Subha Tamilselvan’s Veyyilodu Poi. It captures the heart and soul of the rustic life in a rural village in Rajapalayam. Poo will bring the feeling of reading the novel’. On his star cast, Sasi says, ‘I share a good rapport with Srikanth since his Rojakootam days. I still wonder what is preventing the actor from making it big on cinema. Parvathi has a great passion for cinema. Her dedication to excel in the role was amazing’. On a big gap after Dishoom, Sasi says, ‘I am slow to start with. Once I conceive a storyline, I start to work with utmost sincerity. Close on the heels of completing Poo, I would start a movie which would be a commercial entertainer loaded with action all through’. |
‘Sakkarakatti’ sweeps a clean U certificate
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
 ‘Sakkarakatti’ with its post production work complete, made it to the censor board for certification. The movie starring Shanthanu opposite Vedhika and Ishita is set to hit the silver screen on Friday, 26th September. The movie acclaimed laurels for its brilliant musical composition done by AR Rahman. Being directed by producer Kalaipuli S Dhanu’s son, Kala Prabhu the movie has generated expectation because of its producer, whose earlier records holds a series of blockbusters. The flick holds some awesome theme music composed by the songster which will be a treat for die hard Rahman fans as preened by the director. Nearing the date of release, the movie was screened for the committee members of the censor board recently. A clean ‘U’ certificate was issued to the movie without any deletion of footage. The cast & crew are elated by this and are eagerly awaiting the release of the movie shortly. |
Pyramid Saimira shuts down its operations in…
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
 Pyramid Saimira has now decided to shut down its operations in Northern and Western Indian in view of its operational expenses. Presently the margin in the entertainment industry is not so lucrative in view of the high inflation, respite of demand for entertainment and food products. Pyramid Saimira has already closed down 33 screens in western and northern They are now consolidating distribution and production segments, which will lend solidity and propel their margins, going forward. Pyramid Saimira’s focus on food and beverage segment has already started yielding dividends. In India Pyramid Saimira will totally focus on South Indian media and entertainment sectors. |
Kamal Haasan’s ‘Marma Yogi’ to kickstart soon
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
 ‘Marma Yogi’ is garnering every bit of attention ever since it was announced and the latest news is that the film will start shooting in October in Mumbai. The film will be directed by Kamal Haasan and stars Trisha, Shriya, Hema Malini and Venkatesh apart from the versatile actor himself. The film is to be made in Tamil, English, Telugu and Hindi simultaneously. ‘Dasavatharam’ opened across many theaters with mixed reviews but then has made it quite majestically to hundred days. Adding to this majestic appeal is the way ‘Marma Yogi’ is being planned. Reports indicate that the Red Camera will be used and a Hollywood cinematographer has been roped in. Kamal Haasan and make-up are becoming synonymous these days and one can expect a flamboyant approach with this period film as well. A team of make-up specialists from Hollywood will be part of the team. A new technique called ‘Spray Make-up’ is being introduced to Indian Cinema with this film. An extravagant Project Launch for the film is expected to take place in Mumbai after which shooting will commence. The team would fly to many parts of the world including Sweden and of course many parts in India. Set in the 7th century AD, ‘Marma Yogi’ is expected to showcase a slice of life as it happened then including the diction and social themes. Kamal Haasan is known to be quite a perfectionist and with his experience, one can expect a stunning affair. Another huge factor that has to be spot on for ‘Marma Yogi’ is the costumes part. Being a period film authenticity will have to be maintained in order to be accepted and Gauthami has been assigned this responsibility. Keep watching this space for more updates as the days roll on. |