Karthi to play a dual role in Kashmora

Karthi is currently busy shooting Komban with Kutti Puli director Muthaiah. Meanwhile, work on his next project, which will be directed by Gokul, is picking up steam. We hear that the actor will be playing two roles in the film, which has now been titled Kashmora.

"Yes, Karthi will be seen in two roles in the film," confirms the Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara director, but refuses to talk more on the roles because it will reveal the plot of the film. "All I can say that the intriguing title refers to a per son," he adds. The director also clarifies that while Shruti Haasan and Vadivelu are in consideration for the heroine and comedian roles, they have not yet been signed up. The film, he says, cannot exactly be called a comedy , but will have some humorous situations.

The shoot of the film is expected to start by October-end as Karthi has to wrap up his work on Komban, for which he has grown a handlebar moustache.

Dhanush reveals 'Shamitabh' plans

 

Award winning actor Dhanush, who made his debut in Bollywood with 'Raanjhana' has announced the release date of his next flick 'Shamitabh' in Hindi. The film starring Dhanush, Akshara Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan in lead is set to hit the screens on early next year on Feb 6th.

The shooting of the film directed by R. Balki known for his films like directed Cheeni Kum and Paa has been progressing at brisk pace. After pairing up with Shruti Haasan in '3', Dhanush is romancing Kamal Haasan's younger daughter Akshara Haasan in the film. Balki's regular cast Ilayaraja and PC Sriram take the music & cinematography chair respectively as well.

Rajinikanth confirms on Lingaa and entering politics

Superstar Rajinikanth, who is currently busy shooting for Tamil film 'Lingaa', recently visited Mangalore for the shoot. The star actor was also surrounded by the media when he reached the Mangalore airport along with the film's producer Rockline Venkatesh.

When quizzed on the release on KS Ravikumar directed 'Lingaa', Rajinikanth confirmed that 'Lingaa' will release on December 12, as his birthday treat to his fans and the whole team is trying to finish the movie soon. Directed by K.S. Ravikumar, ' Lingaa' has Rajinikanth and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead with Jagapathi Babu in an important role, while AR Rahman is composing the tunes for the movie.

Answering to an often repeated question on him entering politics, Rajnikanth said, he will do that if God wishes so. Apparently when a reporter asked about what is his wish, he said, "God's wish is my wish".

The film's shoot is more than 80% complete and the final schedule of 21 days has been planned in Mangalore.

Samantha turns bikini babe with 'Anjaan'

Suriya-Samantha starrer 'Anjaan' hit the screens yesterday. Samantha has turned ultra-glamorous with a lot of exposing in the film. The pretty damsel showcased her curvy figure in mini shorts throughout the songs and also flaunted her glam body in a bikini. For a brief period of 4-5 seconds, Samantha has appeared in a two-piece bikini in a melody, shot in the beaches of Goa. 

The moment she is seen in bikini in one of the songs, jaws dropped and the theaters were reverberating with whistles! The young actress, who has quite a few movies lined up and one with Ilayathalapthy Vijay, is the latest to join the bikini race in K-town. Samantha has proved she is no more just a cute actress, but also a hot bikini babe.

Keerthi opposite Vikram Prabhu

Keerthi Suresh, daughter of veteran actress Menaka who acted in films like Netrikkann, is set to make her debut in Kollywood. We hear that Keerthi, who has been acting in Malayalam films, has been approached for director Vijay's next film with Vikram Prabhu.

A source in the know says, "Yes, Keerthi has been approached for the film and she is going to take her 'look test' today for the film. Though the makers are keen to have her on board, she is yet to sign on for the film. Though she isn't confirmed as yet, she is likely to be finalized in a couple of days. The film will be a love story and the shoot will commence from September."

Keerthi Suresh has previously acted in Malayalam films like Geethanjali and Ringmaster and has recently been confirmed for a Telugu film titled Randu Jella Sita.

Organ donation becomes meaningful in Tamil films

The concept of organ donation has been used in Tamil films earlier, mainly in romantic films, as a crutch to further the plot (think Thullatha Manamum Thullum and Nee Varuvaai Ena). However, in recent times, films have started dealing with this subject in a mature way. If Chennaieyil Oru Naal (CON), based on a real-life story, was centred around the efforts to transport a heart for transplantation from Chennai to Vellore, Vellaiilla Pattadhari (VIP) shows how an act of organ donation makes the protagonist come to terms with his grief.

The director of VIP, R Velraj, says it was a conscious decision to include this angle in the script. "We wanted the movie to have some social messages but decided to do it subtly. That is why we had a sub-plot about donating one's organs," he says and adds that social messages in films definitely create an impact in the audiences' minds.
He feels that through organ donation, it is possible for people who have lost their loved one to overcome their grief and move on with their lives.

After watching CON, a remake of the Malayalam film Traffic, Rajinikanth commended the team for "making a responsible film on the importance of organ donation" and said, "We don't realize the importance of our body parts after death. Instead of wasting these parts, if we choose to donate them, then it might very likely save a life."

Modelling keeps Parvathy Omanakuttan busy

Parvathy Omanakuttan, who made her debut with Billa 2, is likely to sign a Tamil project soon. The model-turned-actress was in the city recently to listen to a couple of scripts. She frankly says that she didn't get many offers in Tamil after Billa 2 as the film was not a commercial hit.

She says, "Though I made my debut with a big film like Billa 2, I was not approached for films after the release as it was not a commercial hit. So, I shifted my focus to Hindi films and that's how I bagged the remake of Pizza. After this film, I have been getting offers in the south industry again and I will sign a south film soon."

She adds, "Modelling keeps me busy when I am not shooting for films. I've been travelling a lot for my modelling assignments too in between my film shoots."

Vadivelu to play hero again, in film titled Eli

Vadivelu is set to begin shooting for his next film, which will be titled Eli (rat). The film will be directed by Yuvaraj Dayalan, who had earlier directed the comedian in Tenaliraman. The shoot for this period film will commence from September.Confirming the news, director Yuvraj says, "Yes, I am doing my next film also with Vadivelu sir and the shoot will begin next month. The film will be set in the 1970s, which is when western culture started to influence Indians."

Meanwhile, a source in the know reveals, "The film will be titled Eli. Vadivelu's character will have the funny characteristics of a rat in the film and hence the title. The other cast and crew are yet to be finalized."