Sun TV drags Simbu's Osthi release into trouble

 

STR's eagerly awaited Dharani directed Osthi, release on December 8 has run into trouble. There has been a big buzz around the film a remake of Salman Khan's smash hit Dabangg.
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Dirty Picture release tomorrow, raises curiosity on Tamil audience

 

Vidya Balan's Dirty Picture is all set for a worldwide release on December 2 and the movie managed to bag good number of screens in Tamil Nadu for the Tamil version.

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Osthi’s release tentatively on November 18th

Osthi will not be a Diwali release as the music launch is yet to take place and a few other post-production works are still in progress. Industry sources say that film's most probable release date would be November 18th.

Osthi was one of the most expected films for Diwali as it stars Silambarasan in the lead and the release date being put off at the last moment is a sort of disappointment for al movie buffs especially Silambarasan's fans.
This film, incidentally, is a remake of the Hindi flick Dabangg. Richa plays Silambarasan's onscreen pair in Osthi. Direction is by Dharani.

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Vettai confirmed for December 23 worldwide release

 

UTV Motion Pictures and Lingusamy's Thiruppathi Brothers have firmed up the release date of their Vettai.
It will be a Christmas release likely on December 23, worldwide.

Vettai a multi-starrer with Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul is directed by Lingusamy and is an out and out mass family action entertainer.

The music of the film by Yuvan Shankar Raja is going to be launched in a big way in November.

The film revolves around two brothers Madhavan a cop and his younger brother Arya a jolly good ruffian and they fall in love with two bubbly sisters Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul.

The film set in Thoothukudi milieu promises to be a fun ride.

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Rajesh on OKOK, slotted for December release?

 

Director Rajesh does not want to be slotted as a romantic comedy specialist. He says that OKOK starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Hansika Motwani is completely different from his earlier films Boss Engira Baskaran and Siva Manasula Sakthi. The script as well as the situations will be very innovative he emphasized and asked fans not to compare OKOK to these two films.
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Velayutham officially announced to release October 25

Ayngaran, international market leader for Tamil films has announced the release date of 'Velayudham' in its official website! This Ilayathalapathy starrer will see release just one day prior to Diwali, on October 25!

Trade sources are speculating that 'Velayudham' will be one of the biggest releases on the international front after the Rajinikanth - Shankar venture, 'Endhiran', as it is said that Ayngaran will be releasing 'Velayudham' in over 350 theatres in the international market!

'Velayudham' stars Ilayathalapathy Vijay, Hansika Motwani and Genelia D' Souza in the lead roles with music by Vijay Antony. The film portrays how a commoner from a village who comes to Chennai, goes on to become a superhero to teach a lesson to the baddies in the city.

The film is much-expected by Vijay fans all over and boasts off a big budget and will portray Vijay in a never-seen-before avatar.

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'Vellore Mavattam' to release on silver screen from Oct 5

 

It will be raining films this Pooja season. With big production houses making mild alterations in the release dates of their films, the long Pooja weekend, in the state, is going to be drenched in fresh releases churning out of the Tamil film industry.

Actor Nandha's upcoming film 'Vellore Mavattam,' which sees him as a solo hero is all set to hit silver screens across the state on October 5. Nandha, in this film, will be a cop with Poorna playing his love interest. Good offers have been coming Nandha's way of late. He was seen in the recently released Jiiva starrer 'Vandhaan Vendraan.'

Scripted and directed by RNR Manohar, the film will showcase the baddies of 'Vellore Mavattam' as the title suggests, and will see a cop all set to hunt them down. The film will be produced by AGS Entertainment.

'Vellore Mavattam' will see Nandha in a full-fledged action role. The trailer of the film was out recently, has been received well and has created the required anticipation among the film-loving crowd. Many claim the teaser looks quite similar to the Suriya-Jyothika starrer 'Khakka Khakka.' While there is no doubt about the acting prowess of Nandha, it remains to be seen if this film will do to Nandha, what 'Khakka Khakka' did to Suriya's career.

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Vaagai Sooda Vaa all set for September 23rd release

 

After the success of his latest venture Kalavaani, director Sargunam has started his next project Vaagai Sooda Vaa. Sargunam is again teaming up with Kalavaani fame Vimal for this project. Amala Paul of Mynaa fame and Parvathy of Poo fame are the heroines.

Interestingly, Vaagai Sooda Vaa is a period film set in the 60s. In this film, Vimal will play the role of an aspiring teacher. The director assures that just like his earlier film Kalavaani, Vaagai Sooda Vaa will also be a fun-filled jolly ride. The film is all set to grace theatres on September 23, 2011.

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Vedi is likely to release on September 29

 

Vishal-Sameera Reddy's Vedi is likely to grace theatres on September 29, 2011. According to sources, director Prabhu Deva is taking special care to make the songs appear unique on screen. The talkie portions are already complete and the post production works are progressing at a rapid pace. The sizzling chemistry between Vishal and Sameera Reddy is one of the major highlights of Vedi.

Music composed by Vijay Anthony was launched in Chennai recently. According to sources, Vedi is about a Tamil family staying in Kolkata. It is also about the hero, who is in search of somebody.

The film is produced under Vishal’s home banner GK Film Corporation. The film is a remake of the Telugu super hit Sowryam with Gopichand and Anushka in the lead roles. Reportedly Sameera plays the role of a fun-loving college girl Paaro. Sameera will try her hand at comedy for the first time in this film.

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Can we expect Aayiram Vilakku on Sep 23?

 

Contrasting with the soft romantic roles played in his first two films, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj is all set for a image makeover. For the first time, the actor will play a Madurai-based don, a typical mass action hero, in Aayiram Vilakku directed by Hosimin of February 14 fame. In this film, Sathyaraj plays an aging gangster who meets an ordinary coolie (Shanthnu) and trains him to be the next big gang lord to take revenge on his enemies. The film is likely to hit screens on September 23.

"I play a character that is in total contrast to my real self. Initially, I was very nervous to work with Sathyaraj sir. He plays a powerful don whose character changes after he meets me. But believe me, he was so down-to-earth from day one and made me feel so comfortable," Shanthnu said.

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Arulnidhi's Mouna Guru in theaters from November

After playing the role of a village boy in Vamsam and a casual city guy in Udhayan, Arulnidhi has recently undergone a image makeover for his upcoming film Mouna Guru, directed by debutant Shanthakumar. The film is produced by his father Tamilarasu under their home banner Mohana Movies.The actor has just wrapped up the shooting and dubbing has commenced. Mouna Guru is likely to grace theatres in November.

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