Billa II

Ajith's forthcoming offering, 'Billa 2', is a prequel to his 2007 blockbuster hit, 'Billa'. This film by Chakri Toleti showcases how a commoner who is an Eelam refugee, David (read Ajith), from the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu goes on to become Billa, one of the most feared underworld dons.

Ajith plays the titular role in the film with Parvathy and Bruna Abdullah playing his lead ladies and Sudhanshu Pandey in a pivotal role. Earlier, Huma Qureshi was supposed to play the main female lead; however she was replaced by Parvathy after the first schedule of the film, as the script underwent changes, which was after the makers watched Ajith's 50th offering, 'Mankatha'.

It may be mentioned that Ajith's 'Billa' that released in 2007 and was directed by Vishnuvardhan, fetched him more fans than ever and the movie was one sleek package with Nayanthara and Namitha on board and racy scenes.

An interesting aspect is that the director of this film, Chakri Toleti, will use an EPIC camera for filming. 'Billa 2' is now the first ever Indian film to be shot using an EPIC camera. It was the same breed of EPIC Camera that was used by James Cameron to film 'Avatar'.

Audiences will also get to see a younger Ajith in this film as the script demands for it. The tunes for the film have been composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja who composed the songs of 'Mankatha' as well. Cinematography is by RD Rajashekar.

The film's logo that was recently unveiled has become quite a rage among thala fans, especially in social networking sites.

With thala Ajith playing the lead along with two hotties for the female leads, Yuvan's music and Chakri's direction, 'Billa 2' that will release in April 2012 is definitely going to be one of the most expected films next year.

Thupaki

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's forthcoming, 'Thupaki', is much expected due to reasons many. And boy oh boy, has the director roped in the best of talents for the cast and crew! The film boasts off some of the finest technicians in the country for the crew.

This project helmed by AR Murugadoss has music by Harris Jayaraj who has managed to make the Ilayathalapathy croon for a track after quite sometime. The song is said to be a fast paced peppy number.

The film is produced by Kalaipuli S Dhanu who is shelving all the money that's required to make the film a grand venture. Ace Thotta Tharani is the art director of the film that has editing by renowned Sreekar Prasad! Another fine bullet in this biggie is the multi-faceted Santosh Sivan who is handling the camera for this film. Most of the scenes are canned in Mumbai.

Vijay will be seen in a whole new stylish suave avatar in this film according to reliable sources. Apt to the title, the actor will be seen as an encounter specialist in 'Thupaki'. Kajal Aggarwal plays Vijay's love interest in this high voltage action entertainer and their on screen chemistry is one of the highlights.

The makers are toying with the idea of featuring Jai as Vijay's younger brother as the former has features that resemble Vijay and the duo make convincing siblings.

Sathyan who provided comic relief in Vijay's 'Nanban', will do so in this biggie as well. Jayaram will be seen in a pivotal role.

Boasting off some of the best talents in the industry, this high voltage action entertainer is one of the biggest films of 2012 and will introduce a suave new avatar of Vijay to his dear fans. Make way for 'Thupaki' that's getting bigger with each passing day!

சென்ட்ரல் ஜெயிலில் 'நண்பன்'!

சமீபத்தில் நடிகர் விஜய் நடித்து ஹிட்டான 'நண்பன்' திரைப்படம் சேலம் சென்ட்ரல் ஜெயிலில் உள்ள கைதிகளுக்காக ஸ்பெஷல் ஷோ திரையிடப்பட்ட்து. இதன் மூலம் கைதிகளை மனிதாபிமானத்துடன் திருத்தும் வகையில் 'சேலம் சென்ட்ரல் ஜெயில்' ஒரு முன்னுதாரணமாக செயல்படுகிறது என தெரிகின்றது. இத்திரைப்படம் கைதிகளை சிரிக்கவும், சிந்திக்கவும் செய்தது. மேலும், இதுபோன்ற நிகழ்ச்சிகளின் முலம் கைதிகள் தங்கள் ஜெயில் வாழ்க்கையின் துயரத்தை மறந்து சிறிது நேரம் சந்தோஷமாக இருக்க உதவுகிறது. அதுமட்டுமல்லாமல் சிறந்த படங்களை தேர்வு செய்து திரையிடுவதன் மூலம், கைதிகளை நல்வழிப்படுத்தவும் முடியும். மொத்தத்தில் 'நண்பன்' திரைப்படம் சேலம் சென்ட்ரல் ஜெயில் கைதிகளுக்கு ஒரு விருந்தாக அமைந்ததோடு, அவர்கள் வாழ்க்கைக்கு ஒரு முன்னுதாரணமாகவே அமைந்தது என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. இயக்குநர் ஷங்கர், ஹிந்தியில் ஹிட்டான '3 இடியட்ஸ்' படத்தினை தமிழில் 'நண்பன்' என்ற பெயரில் ரீமேக் செய்யப்பட்டு வெளியானது. இதில் முன்ன்னணி நட்சத்திரங்கள் விஜய், ஜீவா, ஸ்ரீகாந்த், சத்யன், இலியானா மற்றும் சத்யராஜ் நடித்திருந்தனர். நண்பனால் சிறைக்குள் பூத்தது நம்பிக்கை பூ....!