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Vikram to play Rama and Ravana
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, August 21, 2008]

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Director Mani Ratnam seems to be fascinated with ancient Indian epic stories. Mani Ratnam's only film with Rajinikanth 'Thalapathi' was based on the Duriyodhana – Karna episode in Mahabharatha. The character of Shakuntala was very evident in the female lead of 'Roja' and now Mani Ratnam seems to be inspired with Ramanyana for his next project that'll have two versions – Hindi and Tamil.
For the Hindi version the characters based on Rama and Seetha will be played by real life couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Vikram would play the character based on Ravana.
However, for the Tamil version Vikram would replace Abhishek Bachchan and would pair up with Aishwarya Rai. Prithiviraj would play the baddie in this version.
Plying two different characters at one go would be something of a 'terrific exercise' in acting and would probably do a world of good for Vikram who is already a National Award winning actor.
'I am thrilled to be part of this film and to work with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. I know them very well and we are good friends' said Vikram. Incidentally Vikram was introduced to filmdom by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited in 1990.

Amount that can be made from Rakeback

2008-05-08T16:20:00.000-07:00

As the amount you get back is only a percentage of the amount you are charged it depends on a number of factors. The number of games you play is one of the factors. It also depends on the number of hands. Normally a casual limit player makes a few hundred dollars a month as rakeback. While a professional or even a higher level player can make more than $3,000. Thus earning rakeback is the most important lesson that you as a poker player, have to learn before you start playing the game

Funny videos online

2008-04-29T05:49:00.001-07:00

Looking for funny videos online can be a daunting task. But with a website like www.turtlesays.com, you do not have to do a thing except visit the website and see the videos. Turtlesays.com is a funny videos website that is daily updated with eight videos. These funny videos are very funny videos. So, there is no need to go searching online on a daily basis for funny videos when they are at your fingertips. Also featured on a daily basis too are funny pictures and written jokes. These combined with the wise cracks from the turtle on the top of the page gives you the ultimate feeling of fun online. For parents who are worried about dirty contents, you will not find them on this website as all videos are censored and handpicked by a team.

Dasavatharam": Frame by Frame

2008-04-12T03:28:00.000-07:00

Dasavatharam' promises to be a break through in Tamil filmmaking in many ways. Apart from Kamal Haasan’s awesome portrayal of ten different roles, there is much to rave about, including computer graphics and stunning stunts.

The movie has been a unique experience for the experienced director K.S. Ravikumar. “I have worked a great deal to put the entire film together”, says the director. “I used to watch my movies at least ten times before they hit the theatres. I have watched every frame (a one second shot comprises 24 frames) of this film almost a 1,000 times to bring in the harmony between the scenes”, he adds.

Ravikumar explains why such a meticulous attention is required: “If one frame has 3-4 characters then it would mean that I would have to shoot the background separately and the characters separately and ensure that everything comes together cohesively on screen. Apart from that, I have also monitored the dubbing of this movie very closely, something which I have not done for any of my films before.” So, Ravikumar would have watched the movie 1,000 times by the time the film hits the screens.More Details>>

For Sadaa super star Rajnikanth can wait!

2008-04-07T02:29:00.001-07:00

"Choose your options carefully and it is going to change your life". Life of Sadaa the Tamil-Telugu superstar actress is soon going to be changed. She was the first choice for the lead role against none other than Rajnikanth, in super hit film SIVAJI - THE BOSS. The crossroad was a tough decision point, Sadaa chose otherwise and kept Rajnikanth waiting for her projects in Bollywood. Given a choice to Bollywood actresses not many will go the Sadaa way, with the stature, which is at par to Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, Rajnikanth is a King far more popular. This makes him an irresistible choice to act with on screen. Sadaa chose the other way out and is now keenly waiting to reap what has been sown. Sadaa's Bollywood debut DIL TO DEEWANA HAI is all set to release in June '08. This film also marks the return of Zeenat Aman with Raj Babbar together after INSAAF KA TARAZU. Sadaa says, "Superstar Rajnikanth is a marvelous actor and it will be my pleasure to work in his films. Film industry works in tight schedules and it's sometime impossible to work along with some of the best actors in industry. I have given a prior commitment to DIL TO DEEWANA HAI and so looking forward to open up in Bollywood soon." Sadaa portrays Anamika in DIL TO DEEWANA HAI, which is a romantic love story directed by Raja Bundela. The film deals with the changing mentality of the new generation, their attitude towards family values and traditions and the requirements of a bridge that can hold them between ethics and modern culture. The music of the movie has been composed by Anand Raj Anand. The cinematography has been done by Rajesh Joshi. The dialogues are written by Vikram Sood and Jayant Deshmukh has done the art direction. DIL TO DEEWANA HAI is being produced by D S Productions film.More Details>>

For Sadaa super star Rajnikanth can wait!

2008-04-07T02:29:00.000-07:00

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For Sadaa super star Rajnikanth can wait!
April 1, 2008 2:19:44 PM ISTBollywood Trade News Network

"Choose your options carefully and it is going to change your life". Life of Sadaa the Tamil-Telugu superstar actress is soon going to be changed. She was the first choice for the lead role against none other than Rajnikanth, in super hit film SIVAJI - THE BOSS. The crossroad was a tough decision point, Sadaa chose otherwise and kept Rajnikanth waiting for her projects in Bollywood. Given a choice to Bollywood actresses not many will go the Sadaa way, with the stature, which is at par to Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, Rajnikanth is a King far more popular. This makes him an irresistible choice to act with on screen. Sadaa chose the other way out and is now keenly waiting to reap what has been sown. Sadaa's Bollywood debut DIL TO DEEWANA HAI is all set to release in June '08. This film also marks the return of Zeenat Aman with Raj Babbar together after INSAAF KA TARAZU. Sadaa says, "Superstar Rajnikanth is a marvelous actor and it will be my pleasure to work in his films. Film industry works in tight schedules and it's sometime impossible to work along with some of the best actors in industry. I have given a prior commitment to DIL TO DEEWANA HAI and so looking forward to open up in Bollywood soon." Sadaa portrays Anamika in DIL TO DEEWANA HAI, which is a romantic love story directed by Raja Bundela. The film deals with the changing mentality of the new generation, their attitude towards family values and traditions and the requirements of a bridge that can hold them between ethics and modern culture. The music of the movie has been composed by Anand Raj Anand. The cinematography has been done by Rajesh Joshi. The dialogues are written by Vikram Sood and Jayant Deshmukh has done the art direction. DIL TO DEEWANA HAI is being produced by D S Productions film.More Details>>

Printer ink for d92 epson

2007-07-21T17:22:00.000-07:00

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In order to prevent this occurring and avoid any difficulties, Epson ink jet cartridges have a built-in memory chip storing information about the level of ink remaining inside the cartridge and letting you know when there's only 10% ink left. This is the best time to change cartridges, and just to ensure you're not out of pocket, Epson always put extra ink in each reservoir to encourage you to change at the safest time. Printer ink for d92 epson

Web Frameworks and MVC

2007-06-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

In the last years, we saw the creation of several techniques for Java Web interfaces development. From applets to servlets, servlets to JSP, JSP to Struts and now JavaServer Faces.

Using a web framework based on the Model View Controller (MVC) project pattern may simplify the construction of Web applications in Java. In order to developers focus more efforts on the application domain representation rather than on employed technologies, web frameworks implement several project patterns and good practices, abstracting part of the complexity involved on applications development process.

Because it is a pattern with a very extensible architecture, MVC inspired the creation of many web frameworks, such as Apache Struts; Apache Cocoon; Spring MVC; WebWork and JavaServer Faces.

Among all these web frameworks, there are two that must be emphasized. On of them is Apache Struts Web Application Framework, the most popular among Java community. It is supported by Apache Software Foundation (ASF). The other web framework is conquering the admiration of the community. Its name is JavaServer Faces. Even though it doesn’t have Struts legacy, JSF attracts people because it brings back the interfaces development based on components and events.

Rajini Rocks - Sivaji the boss

2007-05-16T20:58:00.000-07:00

Sivaji The Boss Trailer

2007-02-24T20:41:00.000-08:00

Guru Trailer

2007-02-24T20:32:00.000-08:00

Vikram`s new look

2007-02-24T05:37:00.000-08:00

Vikram would be sporting a new look for his film kandasamy .Director susi ganesan and Vikram are tryig to use graphics to give in a new look. Vikram would be playing a simple guy inspired by a real guys.And Shreya`s role is that of a multi milloinaire.Vivek and santhanam have been roped in for providing comic relief. Along wiht Raghuvaran who plays the main villian. While the cinematography is handled by Ekambarm of Iyarkai fame.The music would be scored by Devi Shri Prasad.The movie is slated for August release. Source Chennai Chronicle.

Vaaranam Aayiram - Surya's Next movie with director Gautham Menon

2007-02-24T02:12:00.000-08:00

Pachai Kili Muthucharam Review

2007-02-23T05:14:00.000-08:00

It takes guts and gumption to stitch an icy thriller with the tapestry of commercial cinema. It takes an ability almost bordering on genius to pull it off. Take a bow Gautham & Co, you have just pulled off a memorable coup as Pachai Killi Muthucharam is an over two-hour non-stop excitement that pins you down to your chair (albeit on the edge of it).

This glossy and gritty, slick and stylized in typical Gautham’s style of fast-cut narrative, is an answer to all those who demand their entertainment to be intelligent and interesting. The story, the performance, the presentation and the entire everything belongs to top-drawer and those associated with the film can take pride that they have done something worthy.

Gautham is one director who marries substance with shine and here does it with his usual panache. His skill over the medium becomes evident right from the slanting lights and the dark corners that are pregnant with the greyness of life. Medium apart, Gautham is also very good with men and women, so to say as he has got the best out of his acting team. Sarath in a near-life character after a long time shows that he is no one-trick pony. And what do you say of Jyothika. You may think that she reserves her best for Gautham. She is too good in a character that is complex and compelling in its contradictions. Gautham’s success lies in elevating an every-day tale to a believable drama. The shell of the story is, as Gautham has mentioned, is Derailed, the book. But the core is Gautham’s own ingenuity and improvisations.

When you see a movie like Pachai Kili Muthucharam it exposes the hollow talk of many directors and producers that they make movies under a lot of commercial compulsions. Make no mistake Pachai Kili Muthucharam is a commercial entertainer but is filled with all the right stuff that at no point you feel bored.

Gautham, as ever, sticks to his high technical standards and makes the mood and moment come alive with all its intriguing possibilities. The plebeian Chennai of trains and dust, of crowd and clamour get an artistic edification in Gautham (and cameraman Aravind Krishna’s) eyes.

To talk of the story of such an interesting thriller would be wrong and unforgivable. But the broad story line is contoured around Venakatesh (Sarath Kumar). He is so every-day like that he maybe your neighbour. A contended man, who doesn’t stir beyond the comfort zone of his regimented life. The work and domesticity are his bliss. His life is simple and sweet and revolves around Kalyani (Andrea), his wife. The sweetness of their life is their son Nanda. Sweetness should not be the word here as Nanda is diagnosed as suffering from diabetics.

And soon enough color goes out of their lives and a steely monochrome replaces it. Venky and Kalyani, though bound by their domestic compulsions, drift apart inexorably. Their comfort zone, at least in the mind, is shaken. It is at this juncture that Venky espies Geetha (Jyothika).

She comes into his life in the train that carries to and back to the city. It is in the rattle of rickety train that his own life becomes rickety and rattled. There is a forbidden charm to Geetha’s quiet beauty. Her eyes carry the bait that no man can escape. Venky slips very badly. The dark menace of blackmail starts. And then? By who? Why?

Well it is a question mark after question marks as Gautham rings in the changes like a master sorcerer. The surprise is in every scene and every change. The script gets a sharper edge with dialogues that are real and reasonable.

Sarath reins his over-the-top tendencies and shows a mature mind to fit himself to the role. Venky, the character is a success, because he is no different from you or me. The controlled emotions and the difference in his manner while carrying the secrets of his life is really good.

And then we have to talk about Jyothika. But where do we start? And should we end? It is a breathtakingly brilliant portrayal of a woman who is normal yet not so. The danger lurking inside her is brought out with amazing finesse and nuance. The complexity is agreeable because it is portrayed acceptably.

Milind Soman, the Mumbai macho, fits his character with rare ease. He is absolutely at home and lends weightage to the pivotal character. Andrea, though slightly self-conscious, too is very good in her role as woman who has to contend with her husband’s indiscretion.

Harris Jayaraj usually reserves his best for Gautham. Here he outdoes his previous works. The songs are soulful and superb. Be it Unnakul Nan in the ethereal voice of Bombay Jaishree or that refreshing Un Sirripil or that Kadhal Konjam in Naresh Iyer’s youthful vocals, they are all treasures. The re-recording too is amazingly apt.

Aravind Krishna, who is a newcomer to Gautham’s school, is a true delight. The fact that he had worked with Selvaraghavan who is a past master in showcasing dark human emotions, comes more than handy as this movie is a thriller of the mind. His angles and the unusual play of lights give your everyday vignettes a new focus.

Anthony’s editing is sharp and carry with it the precision of a surgeon and the flourish of a painter. It helps to maintain the tempo of this racy venture.

As we said, Gautham has shown that he is among the most promising avant garde directors in the country who know how to tell a story with all the contemporary fizz and flourish. Yet, at the same time retain the pristine nature of story telling — which is to keep the audience thinking ‘what next’.

Gautham has done that.

So stop reading this and go out and book the tickets for the show. And now, that is!

Mani Ratnam

2007-02-20T04:02:00.000-08:00

Mani Ratnam is certainly the biggest director in South India today and a much-respected one all over India as well. He has revolutionized the Tamil Film Industry with technically strong films that are beautifully photographed with well picturised songs. Every frame in a Mani Ratnam film is perfectly composed and beautifully backlit even if this style involves total violation of tonal, focal and colour continuity.

Born in 1956 in Madras, he studied at Madras University and then received a management degree at the Bajaj Institute, Mumbai. He worked initially as a management consultant before getting in to films. (His father was a producer - 'Venus' Gopalrathnam and his brother G. Venkateshwaran, a distributor turned producer)

Ratnam's debut film in Kannada Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) starring Anil Kapoor, Lakshmi and Kiran Vairale hardly caused any ripples though one song in the film shot stylishly in an auditorium gives a good hint of the Mani Ratnam to come in later years. His initial films (both in Tamil and even one in Malayalam) still did nothing for him till he broke through with Mauna Ragam (1986) starring Mohan, Revathi and Kartik.

The film deals with a woman who is forced into an arranged marriage and lives with her husband in Delhi. She recalls her carefree days with her first boyfriend, a gangster who was shot dead in front of a temple even as she waited to marry him. She seeks a divorce but as the law requires the couple to stay together for a year, they stay separately in the same house and by the years end decide to stay together. The film is notable for its sophisticated approach and execution.

His next film was also perhaps his greatest, Nayakan (1987). A take off from The Godfather (1972), the film is based on the life of the Bombay based gangster Varadarajan. The film, with stunning cinematography by P.C. Sriram (taking its cue from Gordon Willis) and art direction (The entire Dharavi slum was recreated in Madras!) with meticulous detail to cars and décor much like the Hollywood gangster films, established Ratnam as the leading Tamil director of his time and won its star Kamal Hassan the National Award for Best Actor. The film draws on 30 years of Tamil Nadu's star/ politician images and directly plays to Tamil people's anti-Hindi feelings when the hero, beaten up, tells the Hindi Speaking Bombay Cop in Tamil 'If I ever hit you, you will die.'

Agni Nakshatram (1988), the story of friction between two step brothers was shot in an ad like manner with glossy camerawork using extensive backlighting and flare filters with rapid cutting and extensive dissolves much like a long slick music video. The film set a trend for a whole new visual style in Tamil Cinema.

Gitanjali (1989) was a touching love story between two people who both have less than six months to live. The film was mainly shot in the misty landscape of Ooty to give the film an almost soft and poetic feel. The comedy track in the film however was totally forced and unnecessary ruining what was otherwise a great film.

Anjali (1990) about a mentally handicapped child brought back to her family with two normal siblings is perhaps sourced in a novel by Fynn, Mr. God, This is Anna. The scenes and songs with elaborate choreography featuring the children and neighbouring kids are the film's highlights.

It was Roja (1992) however, a patriotic love story against the backdrop of Kashmir terrorism that made Ratnam a household name all over India as it was dubbed and released in Hindi and proved to be a huge success all over the country. A semi-political, romantic thriller, the film reinforces in a big way Ratnam's reputation as a filmmaker of style and substance. The film also marked a highly auspicious debut for young music director A.R. Rahman whose music contributed to the film's success in a major way. India's then election commissioner T.N. Seshan took the unusual step of officially endorsing the film.

Thiruda Thiruda (1993) was a misfire about two petty thieves and a girl on the lines of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) but Ratnam bounced back with his next film, Bombay (1995).

Bombay, a love story between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl against the backdrop of the Bombay riots of 1993, again released nationwide but ran into controversy as the film was released in Bombay only after getting clearance from Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray. The film was attacked for its anti-Muslim stand, its misrepresentation of widely reported events in order to blame the Muslims for having started the riots and for its tendency to equate the 'voice of reason' with Hindu majority. But all the controversy helped the film as it scored heavily at the box-office.

Continuing with his obsessions with politics, Ratnam made Iruvar (1997) loosely based on the MGR - Karunanidhi story and his first Hindi film Dil se (1998) supposedly based on the North-East Indian problem. The last though a visual spectacle with a pulsating musical score by A.R. Rahman is a totally strange and confused film heading nowhere and represents a nadir in Mani Ratnam's career.

Alai Payuthey (2000) sees him returning to more familiar ground as he tackles the love story of a young couple in love that get married and realize marriage is not the bed of roses it is made out to be. And his subsequent film Kan Nathil Mutha Mittal (A Peck on the Cheek) reaffirms Mani Ratnam's return to form as one of Indian Cinema's best storytellers. Mani returned to Hindi Cinema after 6 years with Yuva but in spite of some fine flourishes here and there, the film largely fails to work. Maybe in Hindi it will be third time lucky for Mani Sir! Yuva has also been made in a Tamil version with a different cast - Ayutha Ezhuthu.

Sivaji - The Boss

2007-02-20T00:32:00.000-08:00

The film is set for a 2007 Tamil New Year release.

Gautham on Pachai Kili Muthucharam

2007-02-19T19:53:00.000-08:00

Pachai Kili Muthucharam is expected to underline yet again Gautham Menon’s talent for a gritty and an urban thriller.

The movie is an adaptation of Derailed.

Ask Gautham Menon about it, and he quickly retorts that the adaptation is only of the book and not the movie of the same name.

There is a tale behind how Gautham came to film this story. The Derailed book was given to him by Anurag Kashyap (whose Black Friday incidentally released this week).More