Thala Ajith Is Tamil Nadu's Favourite Actor, Beats Rajinikanth!
Interestingly Loyola college in Chennai, where the survey was conducted, had the distinction of housing actors like Vijay, Vikram and Suriya. Though Ajith did not received education from Loyola, he has managed to win the poll conducted by the famed college. Rajinikanth came close to Ajith with 15.9 percent thereby, winning the second place. Other actors like Vijay, Kamal Haasan and Suriya won the third, fourth and fifth place respectively. While 9 percent of votes were directed towards the Puli actor, Kamal Haasan managed to get 5.9 percent of the total votes. Suriya managed to attract 4.3 percent of votes.
Interestingly Loyola college in Chennai, where the survey was conducted, had the distinction of housing actors like Vijay, Vikram and Suriya. Though Ajith did not received education from Loyola, he has managed to win the poll conducted by the famed college. Rajinikanth came close to Ajith with 15.9 percent thereby, winning the second place. Other actors like Vijay, Kamal Haasan and Suriya won the third, fourth and fifth place respectively. While 9 percent of votes were directed towards the Puli actor, Kamal Haasan managed to get 5.9 percent of the total votes. Suriya managed to attract 4.3 percent of votes.
Ajith's 'Thala 55' Update: A Colourful Scene Shot Last Evening
A day is not complete without hearing something about Ajith Kumar or about his movie for his die-hard fans. For such fans, we bring you the latest buzz about his untitled forthcoming movie, which is called by the name 'Thala 55'. Last evening, a colourful scene was shot and the news has been revealed by none other than the film's cinematographer Dan MacArthur.
Dan MacArthur is the one man in 'Thala 55', who is active on social media website. Earlier, he had given bites on Twitter about the movie. This time, he has chosen the Facebook platform to reveal a piece of news about the flick. He wrote that the colorful scene has been shot in a theatre and Ajith Kumar and Trisha were part of the sequence.
Dan MacArthur is the one man in 'Thala 55', who is active on social media website. Earlier, he had given bites on Twitter about the movie. This time, he has chosen the Facebook platform to reveal a piece of news about the flick. He wrote that the colorful scene has been shot in a theatre and Ajith Kumar and Trisha were part of the sequence.
He wrote, "Filmed a colorful scene last night in a theater with hundreds of extras and Ajith and Trisha ... Thala 55 is looking very cool!" The upcoming movie was launched in April and since then the shooting has been progressing in a rapid speed. The makers of the movie wanted to release the film in November. But now, it seems like they have postponed to Pongal 2015.
Will Ajith's 'Thala 55' Release Date be Announced on Ganesh Chathurthi?
There is a strong buzz that the first look poster and the title of Ajith's "Thala 55" will be released on Ganesh Chathurthi, which falls on 29 August.
Rumours regarding the film's title have been doing the rounds for the last few months. Names such as "Aayiram Thottakkal" (1000 bullets) and "Sathya" are being speculated as the title for "Thala 55."
Director Gautham Menon is expected to announce the film's title along with its poster on the auspicious day.
The director is also expected to announce the film's release date on the same day. Gautham was quoted saying that some dates will be announced in a week's time, according to the Times of India.
It is being speculated that he will make an announcement on the film's release date on the festive day. However, there is no official confirmation regarding this.
Earlier, it was reported that "Thala 55" will hit the screens in November. The latest buzz is that the film will release only for Pongal 2015. It may be recalled that Ajith's last release "Veeram" hit the screens during Pongal in January 2014.
The festival period proved lucky for Ajith as "Veeram" performed well at the box office despite clashing with Vijay's "Jilla."
Ajith, Vijay or Karthi, Who will Essay Rajinikanth's Role in 'Moondru Mugam' Remake?
"Jigarthanda" producer Kathiresan has bought the remake rights of Rajinikanth's cult classic film "Moondru Mugam," which hit the screens in 1982.
"Moondru Mugam" is the superstar's one of the best films and he won the best actor award from the Tamil Nadu government for his portrayal of triple roles in it– Alex Pandian, Arun and John.
R. M. Veerappan produced the Rajini starrer under the banner of Sathya Movies and now Kathiresan of Five Star films has bagged the remake rights of the hit film.
There are a lot of rumours doing the rounds as to who would reprise Rajini's role in the remake version. The latest buzz is that Ajith and Vijay, two of the biggest stars of Tamil cinema, are the front-runners to play the triple roles in the remake. Speculations are rife that Karthi might also be considered for the lead role.
It may be recalled that Ajith has starred in the remake of Rajini's "Billa," which also turned out to be a highly successful film. Karthi has donned the lead role in the film titled "Alex Pandian," one of Rajini's character names from "Moondru Mugam," which is still popular among the audience even after three decades of its release.
With names of big stars being associated with the remake film, expectations about the film is sure to soar. Fans will be eager to know as to which actor would reprise the superstar's role. An official confirmation regarding the film's cast and crew is not revealed yet.
As of now, Ajith is busy with Gautham Menon's film, which is tentatively titled "Thala 55." The film's shooting is progressing well and is expected to be wrapped up soon. The action thriller flick is likely to hit the screens in November. Post the completion of "Thala 55," Ajith will reportedly commence the shooting for his next project to be directed by "Siruthai" Siva.
On the other hand, Vijay is working with AR Murugadoss for "Kaththi." The film's shooting is likely to be completed by the month end and the big budget entertainer is gearing up for its release during this Diwali.
Actor Karthi is awaiting the release of his upcoming film "Madras," directed by "Attakathi" Ranjith. The film, set in north Madras, is expected to hit the screens on 29 August. He is also working in a rural action entertainer "Komban" under "Kuttipuli" Muthaiah's direction.
yayyy... :D :D Ajith, Shalini Expecting their Second Child?
Here is some exciting news for Ajith's fans.
The actor and his wife Shalini are expecting their second child, reported the Deccan Chronicle.
Ajith and Shalini fell in love while shooting for the 1999-hit film "Amarkalam." The couple tied the knot in 2000 and their first child Anoushka was born in 2008. Nearly after six years, Ajith and Shalini are expecting their second child.
Recently, the Indian Badminton Celebrity League took place in Chennai. However, Shalini, a state level badminton player did not participate in this season's badminton celebrity league. According to reports, the actress missed the event due to her pregnancy. However, there is no official confirmation in this regard.
Meanwhile, Ajith is busy with his upcoming film with Gautham Menon. The film, referred as "Thala 55," is progressing well in Chennai. Produced by AM Ratnam, "Thala 55" is touted to be an action thriller with Ajith playing a cop role. Anushka Shetty, Trisha, Vivek, Arun Vijay, "Thalaivasal" Vijay and Devi Ajith are also part of the film's cast.
The film's music is composed by Harris Jayaraj, while the cinematography is handled by Dan MacArthur. The action thriller is expected to be wrapped up soon, after which the post-production work will begin. The makers are yet to announce the film's title and according to reports, Ajith's character name will most probably be retained as the film's title. However, there has been no official confirmation on the same.
The film's first look teaser is expected to be launched in August. The Ajith starrer is likely to hit the screens in November.
The actor is on a roll with the success of "Arrambam" and "Veeram." It will be interesting to see if he will be able to continue his success streak with "Thala 55."
Post the completion of "Thala 55," Ajith is expected to work with director "Siruthai" Siva for his 56th film. Earlier, there were reports claiming that the actor might team up with director Murugadoss after wrapping Gautham's film. But Murugadoss announced that his next project will be a Hindi film starring Sonakshi Sinha. Now, reports have emerged that Ajith will work with Siva for the second time after "Veeram."
Siva is currently busy with the script for Ajith film and they are planning to shoot the film from November, reported the Times of India.
Now with the rumours about their second child, it looks like Ajith is all set to have a great time on the professional as well as personal front.
Ajith is a charmer: Vidyut
Kollywood’s suave villain, model-actor Vidyut Jamwal, talks to Srinivasa Ramanujam about his role in Anjaan, his favourite Chennai hangout and being vegetarian
When Vidyut Jamwal walked into a packed Sathyam theatre on Tuesday morning, he heard a roar. A song from Anjaan was being screened and the crowd went bonkers seeing their favourite star, Suriya, and him, on screen. And when Vidyut went on stage and the anchor introduced him as the one who starred in Thala Ajith’s Billa 2, the cheers were deafening.
For this handsome hunk, the Chennai filmi experience is a first. And he loved every minute of it. “It was great,” he says, seated comfortably in his room at a star hotel, “I can see how people here are responding to me and my films. They recognise me and appreciate my work.”
They should. After all, he’s already had films with the three top stars in Kollywood — Ajith, Vijay and Suriya — in Billa 2, Thupakki and Anjaan respectively. “I’m lucky to have worked with all these superstars,” he says, “Ajith is such a charmer. Suriya is intense. And Vijay is a real fun-loving guy.”
His upcoming Tamil release, Anjaan, sees him playing a different role, something that he’s not done before. So, how did he land it? “I’d gone to an awards function and met Lingusamy at the post-event party. He said that he’d been following my work and wanted to cast me. I thought he was telling me that just out of courtesy. We didn’t even exchange numbers, actually.”
But in a few days’ time, he got a call from the makers and soon enough, he was in Chennai to audition for the role. “That was my first audition actually,” he guffaws, “He (Lingusamy) made me react to a whole set of situations.” That’s because Vidyut isn’t playing the villain in this film, but a role that is still under wraps. “You could say Suriya and I are ‘partners in crime’,” is all he’s willing to reveal at the moment.
He might be known as a hotshot villain in K-town, but back in Mumbai, Vidyut is popular for being one of the few actors who practises martial arts extensively. He’s an active practitioner of kalaripayattu. “Sometimes, people don’t know what kalari is and how it can help you,” he rues. But he’s all praise for silambam, a martial art form that has been extensively showcased in films. “I’ve watched MGR’s films in which he performs silambam…they’re so good.”
His everyday routine begins quite early, for he starts training as early as 6 a.m. His stunt team comprises even slum kids interested in action. “If I find talent on the street, I just pick them up. We train together and my team even consists of a vada-pav seller and a plumber.”
Those are the people who worked extensively on his Hindi film, Commando, which featured some adrenaline-pumping stunts. “I never use any graphics or special effects for the stunts. As I’m trained in martial arts, it’s easy for me to perform them,” says the actor, who was declared ‘PETA India’s Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity’ last year.
Vidyut has been a vegetarian for almost 12 years now. “I used to eat everything and suddenly, one day, I turned vegetarian,” he recalls, “There was no particular reason. But I could feel a sea change in the way I thought after that. My body too was in perfect shape after that. And cognitively, I’ve grown a lot since I turned vegetarian.”
His next projects include Yaara, which features Shruti Haasan, and a film on the life of Bodhidharma. “I’m playing Bodhidharma and we’re trying to work out my look for the film,” he reveals, “I’ve seen Suriya playing the character in 7aum Arivu but our film will have a different take on the Buddhist monk, who was born in Kancheepuram but went on to become a well-known name in China.”
In Chennai, when he isn’t promoting his films or busy with events, the actor makes it a point to visit the IIT campus. “I always go there when I come to the city,” he says, “I’ve a friend there and the campus is so serene and lovely. And, there’s a certain energy about the students that’s so infectious.”
Ajith to Work with 'Veeram' Director after 'Thala 55'; Film's Shooting to Commence in November?
Earlier, there were speculations on who would Ajith team up with after completing Gautham's "Thala 55" project. Buzz was that the actor would be joining hands with director A.R. Murugadoss for his next project. However, Murugaodss confirmed that his next film will be a Hindi project with Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha. This ruled out the possibility that Ajith-Murugadoss film will happen sometime in the near future.
Now, reports have emerged that thala will be teaming up with his "Veeram" director for a new project. "Veeram", which hit screens in January this year, performed well at the box office. There were reports claiming that Ajith had evinced interest in working with Siva once again. It is now revealed that the actor's "thala 56" (Ajith's 56th film) will be directed by Siva.
The director is currently working on the script and is reportedly planning to commence the project in November this year.
"Siva is currently writing the script for the Ajith flick and the talks have also been finalized. It is in an early stage of production and they have plans to start shooting from November. Apart from Ajith and Siva doing the film, no other detail (including the production house) has been finalized on the project. While they were working on Veeram, apparently Ajith had told Siva that he would like to work with him again. Recently, he firmed up that he will start the project once Gautham's film is complete," a source told the The Times of India.
More details about the film, its cast and crew are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
Ajith is busy shooting for Gautham's film, which is touted to be an action thriller. The film has Anushka Shetty, Trisha, Arun Vijay and Vivek in pivotal roles. This is the first time that Ajith has teamed up with director Gautham for a project and it has raised the expectations of their fans.
The action entertainer is progressing at a brisk pace in Chennai. It is expected to be wrapped in a few months after which post-production work will commence. The film's music is composed by Harris Jayaraj, who has teamed up with Gautham nearly six years after their last hit project "Vaaranam Aayiram." There have been buzz doing the rounds that the first look teaser of "Thala 55" will be released in August, but there is no official confirmation on the same.
Ajith's Latest Salt N Pepper Look From 'Thala 55'
Ajith Kumar's next movie with Gautham Menon is progressing in a good pace. The team is getting ready for the release of the first look of the forthcoming movie in August. The latest development on the movie is that the film unit has released the Thala's latest look from the flick.
The actor will be donning his famous Salt N Pepper look in the movie, which is presently referred as 'Thala 55' by audience and media. This look became popular with Ajith Kumar's Mankatha and he has retained the same hair style for his last few movies.
Ajith's way of ensuring Rana's comfort
Rana played a cameo role that was crucial to the script in 'Arrambam' that had Ajith playing the lead role Rana had reached Mumbai for the shoot of the Vishnuvardhan directorial. When he was staying in the posh accommodation allotted to him, his mobile phone received an unexpected call from Ajith. When he attended the call, the star enquired whether the room allotted to him was comfortable. Knowing that Rana is highly conscious in maintaining fitness, Ajith also asked whether the Gym faculties available in the hotel where Rana was made to stay were satisfactory.
Rana said that he did not expect such a gesture from a star like Ajith. He also noted that a film's hero need not go such an extra mile to ensure the comfort of his co actor but Ajith did it out of his own interest.
Nobody Arrested In Ajith-Gautham Menon's Unit
According to reports, the team has been shooting in Pallavakkam during nights for past 20 days. Many from the area were unhappy as there were lots of disturbance. Hence, they filed a complaint againt the team at the police station. When the cops intervined, they were surprised as the team did not have necessary permission to shoot in the place.
Hence, it was said that the cops arrested a few unit members. However, sources from the sets have rubbished the rumours and said that the team is shooting key portions without any hurdle. They have all the documents to shoot the film and the shooting is happening at a rapid speed.
Ajith Kumar starrer movie features Anushka Shetty and Trisha Krishnan in the female lead roles. Arun Vijay, Vivek and many others are in the supporting cast. It has Dan Macarthur and has Harris Jayaraj's music.
Ajith-Gautham arrested or not?
The incident in question is supposed to have happened when the crew was shooting at Pallavakkam in the night. The residents of the area reportedly called in the cops, citing public disturbance. The cops, it is said, took action after the crew failed to produce the necessary documents granting them permission to shoot in the vicinity.
A source close to the unit says, "The crew has been shooting there for the last 20 days without any problem and with the necessary permission. No arrests have been made. The shooting of the film is progressing at a brisk pace and all is well with the crew too."
Ajith caught in another fight
Gautham Menon is busy shooting his yet to be titled flick with Ajith in the lead. A few days ago a fight sequence was shot in the night for the film with Ajith. Australian cinematographer Dan Macarthur who is the cranking the camera for the film has said that the scenes are looking very cool and has been impressed by the team work.
Thala Ajith seems to have shot for yet another action sequence for the film last night as the night shoots continue. Anushka is pairing up with Ajith in the film which has music by Harris Jayaraj. This is the first time Anushka is working with both Ajith and Gautham Menon and this untitled film.
Actor Arun Vijay plays an important role in the film, while Vivekh has been roped in for the comic relief. Producer AM Ratnam, the film is tentatively referred to as Ajith 55 and is expected to hit the screens for Diwali.
Anushka Shetty misses Ajith film shoot, reputation at risk?
Indian actress Anushka Shetty since the beginning of her film career has developed and cultivated a reputation as an actress who conducts herself in a professional and dedicated manner. However, her recent conduct toward the shooting of the untitled Ajith-Gautham Menon film is impacting her reputatation with director Ajith and also other filmmakers. The actress seems to have spread herself 'too thin' as she is filming "Rudramadevi", "Baahubali", and Ajith-Gautham Menon's movie, which incidentally is his 55th film.
It would be one thing to film all these movies back to back but she is filming them simultaneously and with this decision comes the challenge of knowing her lines, getting into character and being able to shoot scenes according to the schedules of the various directors.
Anushka Shetty missed the recent filming of a scene in the Ajith-Gautham Menon movie and director Ajith was visibly upset at her absence likely because the movie is being filmed on a very tight schedule as the goal is to finish the movie as soon as possible so the film can be ready for a Diwali release.
Questions abound about whether the film will meet the Diwali deadline and some attribute the stress to Anushka Shetty's absence which has caused some entertainment insiders to question her professionalism.
Moreover, the question has arisen as to whether Anushka Shetty is starting to display a 'diva' attitude as an actress and has some in the film industry wondering if she feels her two other Tollywood projects are more important than her Ajith-Gautham Menon project?
Anushka Shetty is walking a dangerous tightrope concerning her professional reputation as an actress because the absence of a star from filming causes delays, increases film costs and could impact her consideration for future roles. Will her recent actions impact her? Only time will tell but its definitely not the reputation an actress wants in the hyper-competitive world of Indian film where the competition for roles is fierce.
'Thala 55' breaks a 'special' sequence
Over the past few years, Ajith's birthday was also synonymous with some new update or the other about his under-production movies in those particular years. For example, in 2011 there was a Mankatha special teaser which was released on Thala's birthday while in 2012 Billa 2's music was launched and last year, Arrambam's teaser was released.
But this year, there was no special update about 'Thala 55', the upcoming Ajith - Gautham Menon film. Fans who were awake till 12 am on May 1 in the anticipation of seeing some exciting update about 'Thala 55' must have been a disappointed lot. The film got under-way in Chennai recently and also comprises the likes of Anushka, Arun Vijay and Vivek. More news about the movie is eagerly awaited.
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Ajith's Birthday Special: Watch 'Veeram', 'Arrambam', 'Amarkalam' and 'Mankatha' on 1 May
This May Day (1 May) will be a big dhamaka for Ajith's fans. Fans of the actor will get to see some of his popular films on the big screen as well as on the small screen on the occasion of his birthday.
Ajith's 25th film "Amarkalam" will be re-released on 1 May. The mass entertainer is one of most-important films in the actor's career as it gave him the image of a mass action hero. The film, directed by Saran, has been digitally-restored and will be hitting the screens on May Day.
Ajith fans can also see special shows of the actor's 50th film "Mankatha" in some theatres. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, "Mankatha" had Ajith in a character with shades of grey. The actor won accolades from all quarters for his fantastic performance in the action thriller flick and it turned out to be a big hit in 2011.
On the occasion of his birthday, Thala will not only be seen on the big screen, but will also be dominating the small screens. Two popular TV channels will be screening Ajith's latest hit films on 1 May.
The actor's 2013-Diwali release "Arrambam" will be premiered on Jaya TV, while his 2014-Pongal release "Veeram" will be screened on Sun TV. Both these films achieved grand success at the box office. While "Arrambam" had Ajith in a stylish look, the actor appeared in a rural avatar in "Veeram".
"Arrambam," directed by Vishnu Vardhan, is action thriller flick with Ajith appearing in the role of a former bomb disposal specialist, who is on a mission to expose the scam regarding faulty bullet proof jackets. The film has Nayanthara, Arya, Mahesh Manjrekar and Taapsee Pannu in pivotal roles.
On the other hand, "Veeram" is mass masala entertainer and the film's story revolves around Ajith and his five brothers played by Bala, Vidarth, Munish and suhail. The film, directed by "Siruthai" Siva, has Tamannaah, Santhanam, Nassar and Pradeep Rawat in supporting roles.
It's Confirmed: Harris Jayaraj, Arun Vijay to Work in Ajith Kumar-Gautham's 'Thala 55'
Here is some exciting news about Ajith-Gautham Menon's upcoming project "Thala 55" (tentatively titled).
It has now been officially confirmed that music director Harris Jayaraj will be composing songs for Ajth-Gautham film.
Harris had worked with Gautham in all his films starting from "Minnale" till the 2008-release "Varanayam Aayiram." The duo had come up with great albums that turned out to be big hits.
Nearly after six years, Harris and Gautham have reunited for "Thala 55," a big-budget entertainer produced by AM Ratnam.
Harris will be composing six songs for the yet-to-be-titled film.Both Gautham and Harris have confirmed the news on their twitter handles. The duo has expressed happiness to join hands once again for a big project.
Ajith-Gautham Menon's 'Thala 55' to be 'Action Packed Cool Movie'
The shooting of Ajith-Gautham Menon's "Thala 55" (tentatively titled) is all set to kick off on Friday (11 April).
Fans have been eagerly waiting for the film as it is the first project in Ajith and Gautham's association.
While Ajith will be the male lead, Anushka Shetty will reportedly play the heroine opposite "Thala."
Details about the film's cast and crew are yet to be revealed by the film's makers. However, Dan MacArthur from Australia is confirmed to be a part of the project and will be handling the cinematography for "Thala 55." Macarthur has given us an idea as to what will be the genre of "Thala 55." The cinematographer has revealed that the Ajith starrer will be an "action packed cool movie.