Asal - a round up

Asal
 The ultimate hero Ajith is almost ready with his next film Asal which people believe may hit the screens for Pongal. The film is directed by Saran, who has already paired up with Ajith in films like Amarkalam. The film is produced by Ramkumar and Prabhu brothers. Prabhu also plays an important role in the film.

Ajith
After Ajith's successful ventures like Billa and an average venture like Aegan, this film is going to be crucial in Ajith's career.  Ajith has always made magic when directed by Saran, so his fans are very optimistic. Ajith has personally commented that Asal's screenplay is engrossing, this from an artist who is known to weigh his words. Ajith is often found in functions with a big moustache that somehow enhances his charm and graces his age. Ajith also looks confident and optimistic about the film.

Villains
 It was a pleasant surprise for Tamil fans when it was said that the villain of Asal is Suresh of 'Panneer pushpangal' fame. Suresh gives an entry after a break of more than ten years, it is worthy to note that he was a chocolate hero in the 80s. Suresh has commented that the portrayal of his character by Saran has stunned him and is unique. There is another villain who is the good looking Sampath, who is having a successful run these days.

Heroines
It has created a wave of expectations ever since it was announced that the the heroines of the film is Sameera Reddy, the posh one and Bhavana, the homely one. Sameer has been a breath of fresh air to the industry and Bhavana has done some down to earth roles that were very adorable.
Sameera plays the character of an executive in the Indian consulate in France, the screen play has required her to mouth some French dialogues which she did with the expertise of a native, as she has learnt French ever since her school days. There was a rumour that the charismatic Sameera has stolen the limelight from Bhavana, but Bhavana has retaliated saying that her role is equally important and that she has two duets with the hero. Well, we will know only when he movie hit the screens.

Comedian
The comedian is Yugi sethu, who is a clever comedian, but has not done a very notable solo comedy yet. This film may be a table turner for him.

Simbu in Asal?
Simbu is a big fan of Ajith and they both share a good friendship. It was first told that Simbu may play a role in Asal, later it was made clear that Simbu does a dance performance in Asal which is going to be a highlight of the film.

Shooting
Asal shooting was going on in Chennai, where there was a set resembling the interiors of Ajith's own house and an office set in Saligramam. The crew also visited Malaysia and France where Sameera's many scenes with Ajith were shot. Shooting in Scotland last May was cancelled due to Swine flu scare. The crew is extra careful not to leak any scene but some shooting scenes were uploaded in you tube. But so far no serious leak of story or scenes has been reported.

The fans are very enthusiastic and are eagerly awaiting their Thala's new film.

Ajith and Shalini's daughter- Anoushka

Anushka in vettaikkaran

Anushka, was born in Mangalore.She did her schooling in Bangalore. She was studious as a child, passed her 10th standard with distinction.

She made her debut in the Telugu film 'Asthram', then went on to make Stalin, Asthram and Lakshyam. In Tamil she starred in 'Rendu'. She also made a great performance in 'Arundati' which was released in all South Indian languages.

She is performing in the much awaited 'Vettaikaran' movie opposite Vijay.

Shruti hasan -Film debut

Shruti has already performed as a child actress in the movie 'Hey ram'. She also has sung a couple of songs in films, 'Devar magan' and 'Avvai shanmugi'. She is a lead vocalist in the rock band,'The extramentals'.

She was signed in a film starring with Madhavan but the film faced problems and ended in shelves. She then was booked in the hindi film,'Luck"opposite Imran Khan. She created sensation by appearing in bikini in th film stills. In Tamil films she is expected to star against Ajith in a forthcoming movie. She created raves when she sang in 'Adiye Kolluthe' in the film 'Vaaranam Aayiram'.

She is booked as a music composer, in her father's film'Ennaipol oruvan'

Shruti - personal profile

Name: Shruti Hasan

Birthdate: January 28, 1986

Father: Kamal Hasan

Mother: Sarika

Born in Chennai, Shruti did her schooling in Lady Andal college.She then moved to Mumbai where she did a course in psychology at St.Andrews college ,Mumbai. She then joined the prestigious Musician's institute, Hollywood . She was living in LosAngeles where she decided to try her skills in acting and came back to India.

Vinnai thaandi varuvaya.

Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya

Simbu join hands with Gowtham menon in his new venture 'Vinnai thaandi varuvaaya'. He stars along Trisha. A.R.Rehman has consented to compose music. This is Simbu's second film with Trisha. The first one was Alai. There was some confusion when a small video was leaked in the internet.

Vaamanan

Vaamanan

Subramaniapuram fame Jai is starring in the film titled Vamanan. Debutant Ahmed, who worked as an associate to Kathir, has directed Vamanan. A popular Model Priya Anandh plays the heroine in Vamanan. Lakshmi Rai is also in the Vamanan movie cast. Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, Cinematography by Arvind Krishna, Editing by Suraj Kavi, Stunts by Siva and lyrics by N.A. Muthukumar.
The plot moves around a political murder which is inadverantly shot by a camera of an adfilm director and his girlfriend, Lakshmi Rai,who get murdered. Jai, an unsuspecting common man get entwined in the mystery when he finds her dead while visiting her.
The comedy is very good with a commendable performance from Urvashi and Sandaanam.The heroine has a girl next door look but fits the role quite well. The screenplay and the fast pace saves Jai from people noticing his monotonous acting.
Debutant Ahmed has done a tidy work, with tight screen play that never slows down. Overall its a good film, although some critics feel it is a copy of Hollywood film, 'Follower'.

Villu's release on January 12th!!

Villu is all set for release in the theatres on January 12th, a couple of days ahead of Pongal.
The film went through censor board on January 3rd, did not have much casualties, and came out being awarded U/A certificate. Vijay has worked hard for this film.The film is crucial for Nayanthara as she has been through rough times recently. The music is by Devi prasad. Prabhudeva who is the director had done a great job the crew swears. He has also written the comedy track of the film which even Vadivelu has praised.
Fans are all set to welcome the film in the big screen.