Ajith’s next with Sivaji films?

Ajith's Billa is receiving positive reviews and its stylish and slick presentation has been the toast of the town these days. The trade is delirious about its performance and the fans have lapped it up. Following this, Ajith's next project is said to be with Raju Sundaram funded by London Karunas. There seems to be a bevy of offers from different film companies as well who are vying with each other for Ajith's call sheet. In a recent television interview, the star himself has hinted that he might once again be teaming up with director K S Ravikumar. There is also a talk that is doing the rounds in the industry is that A V M films and Pokkiri producer Kanakadhara movies are also keen to cast the ultimate star in their forthcoming ventures. Meanwhile Prabhu who was Ajith's costar in Billa is said to have been smitten by his bonhomie and has openly appreciated about the latter's geniality and camaraderie. It has also been alleged that Sivaji films is also desirous of doing a film with Ajith. Speculations are rife that Ajith may give green signal to them. Though there are different combinations and opinions about his future projects and producers, confirmed information is still awaited.

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Ajit cemented his standing as the number one opener in Kollywood with his latest slick action movie Billa which soared past lofty expectations as it opened to an unbelievable 97 percent from 10 Chennai screens. It is the second best opening in the history of CBO, and Ajit's finest opening! In Mount Road area, the film opened in four screens- Sathyam, Inox, Woodlands and Albert and in three days did 48 shows and reported 100 percent! Truly incredible, Ajit is the king of kings! Actually Billa, would be number 1 to 5 in our CBO, because the rest of the movies put together do not match up to its collections!

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Billa dazzles at Premiere

To remake a 27-year old Rajinikanth film with another actor at a time when he is still the superstar, is a major challenge for any director. But Vishnu Vardhan is a daring young man who took up the challenge along with Ajit and they have come out with a fresh new Billa, an escapist comic book like fantasy film, which has been faithful to the original in spirit and soul. Spiffily shot and stylishly packaged, the remake is slick and will certainly appeal to today’s youth audiences.
Vishnu’s Billa is the first designer-look Kollywood film with classy action cuts. It's a technically chic, racy, engrossing entertainer with a Hollywood look. The director wears his Hollywood DVD influence on his sleeve, the way a shot is framed, and with black and white colours dominating as the camera angles convey style! Ajit looks sensational and clearly he is at home, playing dual roles of Billa and Velu. He is suave, dashing, and debonair and has terrific screen presence which makes the film work big time. You just cannot think of any other actor in Tamil donning the role made memorable by Rajinikanth.

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The film is set in Malaysia to give it a rich look. Billa (Ajit) is a modern day suited and booted underworld don who moves around in the company of two glamour girls Sasha (Nayanthara) and CJ (Namitha) who are part of his gang. Billa deals in all nefarious activities like gun running and drugs and has connections with international mafia gangs. The police force in 11 countries is in hot pursuit of Billa who they feel will lead them to Jagdish, the kingpin behind all the illegal operations. After successfully dodging the cops across the world, Billa is eventually pinned down by a sincere DCP of the Malaysian police Jaiprakash (Prabhu) after a spectacular car chase in which he is fatally injured.

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Now Jai (Prabhu) sees Billa’s death as an opportunity to uncover the entire mob ring by replacing him with a look-alike Velu (Ajit) a petty small time crook and a simpleton to infiltrate into the mafia. Velu alias Billa is able to do the impossible by getting all the information that Jai wanted except about Jagdish the master brain of the underworld. But it's when Jai gets killed, that the real problem arises because he was the only man who knew that the real Billa is dead, and that Velu is actually a police mole. The other police officers investigating the case Gokulnath (Rahman) from the Interpol and the local police chief Anil (Aditya) refuses to believe Velu’s statement that he is not Billa when he is caught and interrogated. Velu escapes from police custody and with the help of Sasha uncover the shocking truth about the identity of Jagdish, which leads to a stunning climax.

The director and his team change the norms of commercial Tamil cinema and breaks new ground by having a script comprising of no more than six- seven dialogue tracks, there is no lengthy dialogues, mush or melodrama, all essential ingredients for mass masala films. The EQ (emotional quotient) which is there in large doses in Tamil films is absent here as Vishnu and Ajit are targeting only the multiplex audiences and they are quite honest about it. Yuvan’s title track and theme music is one of the highlights of the film, though the songs fall flat! The re-mix title song My name is Billa… is no patch on the original and lacks its fervor, while the other re-mix number Vethalaiya Pottendi… has a good beat that makes you dance and is well shot The only mass number is Seval Kodi.., with Vijay Yesudas’s striking voice and colourful picturisation .

For Vishnu Vardhan, a one-time assistant of the guru of cinematography Santosh Sivan, everything is visual and is dictated by the camera. Billa is a film where characters are playing mind games. So Vishnu’s cameraman Nirav Shah has used the super 35 mm and his camera is brilliant displaying an array of flourishes- freeze frames, optical dissolves, colour saturated images, giving a static energy to the frames, aided by Sreekar Prasad’s razor sharp editing. The action scenes have been superbly choreographed by William Ong and are a major highlight.
Billa is an out and out Ajit film. Don’t forget to carry a whistle with you when you watch Ajit meld into two characters- Billa with his Armani suit, Rayban glasses, has a Bond look about him and is cucumber cool while Velu is a riot as he brings the house down with typical one-liners (Athu aaru thalai, Naan oru thalai). Ajit brings to Tamil cinema a desification of Steven Segal, Van Damme style of pure high octane action and humour. He seems to be telling the audiences to just sit back and enjoy the fireworks. In short Ajit as Billa is a rocker!

Nayanthara has given her famous six-yard saris a miss and has decided to go full throttle to look her sexiest best in sizzling hot micro-mini shorts, leather jacket, tall boots! The gorgeous Nayan as Sasha is a show stopper and no Tamil heroine has looked so glamorous on screen in recent times, thanks to her right attitude and stylist Anu Vardhan. Her tan make-up and her costumes are designed with the intention to make your jaw drop. She has a beautiful body which she flaunts daringly and has no qualms about appearing in a two-piece string bikini and is also able to bring out the cold aloofness and bitterness of her character.

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Namitha as CJ oozes sex appeal, is surprisingly restrained and her silences give meaning to the deep loyalty and devotion that her character has for Billa. Prabhu as the police officer is a delight while Rahman and Aditya are adequate. New girl Rose Dawn is a disappointment in the item number and is no match to Helen or Kareena’s sensuous jig.

Billa delivers the goods with its great star cast, a designer look, technical glitz, perfect chemistry making it an entertainment extravaganza. Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Don’t miss it.

Verdict- Racy & Rocking (Sify)

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Billa Bookings - Status

Reservations for the much-awaited Ajith-starrer Billa, remake of superstar Rajinikanth' s yesteryear smash hit, started this Sunday, without any prior announcement when the clock struck 12 a.m. Ajith's fans, curious to know the date of commencement of booking, had been in touch with the theaters where it is scheduled to be screened.

Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai's premium multiplex, which has online booking as well as phone booking, had informed the fans on Sunday evening that it would start at 12 midnight. Some of the fans, who normally crash early, had their alarms set to wake them up at 12 a.m. so as to be the first to book tickets for the first show. The booking opened a few minutes before midnight and Sathyam Cinemas' call center was flooded with calls, which almost jammed the several lines they had engaged for this purpose. Those who woke up an hour late were surprised to find that the tickets for the first three days were booked within just one hour. Sathyam, the biggest screen in the multiplex, with more than a thousand seats, is screening four shows which makes it 11,000 seats approximately for the first three days. Amazingly, all this was booked in just an hour. This usually happens only for Rajinikanth movies. The scene wasn't any different in the other theaters as serpentine queues were seen outside INOX, another multiplex, scheduled to open its counters at 9 a.m. this morning witnessed huge crowds gathering outside the mall where it is housed but they however had to return disappointed as they later announced that it will be issued only tomorrow, December 11th. Mammoth crowds waiting to book their tickets has jammed the roads leading to Kasi Theatre, which also screens Billa. According to our sources, the police are having a tough time controlling the traffic as well as the crowd. With the booking for the first day closed within an hour, fans are also demanding a special show a day before the release of the movie.

The last time theaters witnessed such huge crowds was for this year's biggest hit Sivaji. Guess all the publicity and hype has paid off well.

Billa Audio

Finally, the audio release date of the much-awaited movie, Billa, is out. This Ajith-Nayanthara- starrer's theatrical trailer was screened during the intermission of Om Shanti Om at Sathyam Cinemas to feel the pulse of the audience and much to their surprise they were shocked to see the audience screaming at the very sight of Ajith and Nayanthara on screen. This in itself is a great achievement for both the producer and the director of the film.

The audio release of Billa is slated to take place on Monday, 26th November 2007. However, the first copy was released by Rajinikanth, who, incidentally, starred in the original version and producer Suresh, director Vishnu Vardhan and Ajith received it at a private function held at the superstar's Poes Garden residence yesterday, as he is leaving abroad. However, the official release function will take place on Monday as scheduled. Publicity stills of the private audio launch featuring both the Billas will be released during the official press meet scheduled next week.

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A peek into the largest buzz in kollywoodAjith is the only actor in india, despote not too many super hits, still has the largest fan following especially a style among women.He will rise as icon with "Billa" . He has never looked so hot,sexy,suave in his entire career, and is oozing with confidence.

He is all set to scorch the silver screen with his dynamism, and his fan following is expected to double. The big news from industry experts is that he will be placed right behind Rajinikanth as the superstar of the south.

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Billa's official announcement

Ajith's fans can rest in peace now. Ultimate Star's Billa 2007 was initially expected to hit the theatres for Diwali. But now, an official announcement from the producer's side divulged that the audio release of the film is slated for the 15th of November and the film itself will be released two weeks afterwards on the 30th of November. While talking to the media, producer Suresh said that the shooting of the film is completed and the crew is currently busy at Mumbai with the post production work.

He further added that there are many special effects scenes in the film which would certainly have the audience baffled with its technical finesse. When questioned about the number of prints for Billa, the producer said that they intend to release the film with 250 prints and a special feature about Billa 2007 will be its English subtitles primarily aimed at the international audience. Stunt scenes in the film have been choreographed by William Aang who has worked in numerous Jackie Chan films. In addition to Ajith, Billa features Nayantara, Namitha and Prabhu and the film is directed by Vishnuvardhan.

Ajith’s Akbar Eyes Parvathi

The much talked about Ajith starrer Akbar is to hit the floors in February ’08. This is Raju Sundaram’s directorial venture and much is expected out of this. Shriya was supposed to play the leading lady opposite Ajith, but for reasons best known to her she is no more a part of the Akbar’s team.

Andhra’s latest sensation Parvathi Melton has taken her place, this buxom beauty is the most talked about heroine in Telugu films today. She was to make her entry into Tamil films with Unnale Unnale and even completed screen tests for the same but unfortunately she lost out to Sada, reasons they say were that she demanded a huge sum for that movie. Little did she know it would have cemented her place in the hearts of Tamil audience.

Parvathi is born of German father and Punjabi mother and is just 18 yrs old and already has hits in Malayalam and Telugu to her credit. This trained Bharatanatyam dancer is pretty choosy about her projects and is also a part of an English film on Buddha by veteran director Shyam Benegal.

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A Step Towards Happy Viewing !!

Pyramid Saimira Theatres Ltd is in the process of establishing family entertainment centres that provide wholesome entertainment.

The company is also aimed at improving the distribution and marketing of films. The group has purchased the distributorship of Ajith's blockbuster Billa 2007.

Currently there are 400 screens for this multiplex operator and the group has plans to establish about 2000 screens across India by the end of the decade. The company has also invested in digital technology and is towards developing network operations centre to convert and deliver digital prints simultaneously to multiple screens.

Pyramid Saimira has already bought AXX, Kannamoochi Enadaa and the the Hindi movie Om Shanti Om.

This move will definitely accelerate the Diwali race and will delight movie lovers to a great extent.

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'Thala' Deepavali

Rumors were abuzz that Ajith starrer ‘Billa’ will not hit the screens for this Deepavali. The news came as a disappointment for millions of Ajith fans across the State.

But quick to put the rumors to rest is director Vishnuvardhan. According to the director, “The film will hit theatres on Deepavali day. It would surely satisfy the fans of both 'Superstar' Rajnikanth and 'Ultimate Star' Ajith kumar”.

Billa is a remake of yesteryear Rajnikanth classic titled the same. It stars Nayanthara, Namitha among others in the cast.

Says Vishnuvardhan, “Billa has been shaping up well. The performance of Ajith will be the highlight of the movie. Understanding that expectations are high since the film is the remake of a 'Superstar' starrer, Ajith has come out with his best”.

Only two more songs need to be filmed, Vishnuvardhan said and added they would be canned in Malaysia.

Ajith’s Agarathi

We knew that talks were on for Tharun Gopi to direct Ajith in his next movie, which is to be produced by Durai [Pithamagan]. Well, now we know for sure that the deal is on! Tharun, who gained recognition with Thimiru, is currently working with Simbhu in Kaalai.

Tharun is also making his onscreen debut as villain in Simbhu’s Kettavan. But his next directorial venture with Ajith is a big step in his career indeed. The movie is titled Agarathi and has three young belles in the lead – Meera Jasmine, Nayantara and one more, whom Tharun wants to keep under wraps. It just makes us wonder what this young director has in store for Ajith and his audience…

Billa In Malaysia

Not much is kown about Ajith-Nayantara- Namitha starrer Billa 2007, except that it is the remake of the Rajnikanth-Sripriya film, Billa. The film has been kept under wraps and not even stills of the film have been released to the press.

Another reason for this secrecy is that most of the film has been shot in Malaysia. Most of the film has been completed and is in post-production. With only two songs left to be shot, the entire unit is expected to complete it in Malyasia very soon.

The film is expected to hit the screens during Diwali.

Ajith might be Akbar?

Ajith’s Billa is now almost ready and if everything goes on well as expected then the movie might make it just in time for Diwali. With this being so, projects seem to be knocking at Ajith’s doors. If sources are to be believed, then the actor’s next project could very well be for London Karunas’ Ayngaran Films.

Earlier, rumours were afloat in the Kollywood circles that Prabhu Deva would direct the movie. Well, now the focus has shifted to his elder brother Raju Sundaram. Gossip mills have it that when Raju approached Ajith with a story he seemed to have liked it and has given a go ahead signal. And the latest heart-throb, Shriya, could be Ajith’s arm candy in this film.

The movie is tentatively titled as Akbar, according to our sources and all details are expected to be announced formally in a few days. If everything falls in place, then Akbar may start rolling from December.

Billa 2007 sold for Rs. 23 Crore

With Billa 2007 making great expectations among Ajith Fans, there is good news for all of them. The first print ( first copy ) of the flick is sold for Rs. 23 crore and it would rise up to more amount in future with the remaining prints and other rights too. London Karuna moorthy is holding the distribution rights for the film and is releasing the movie throughout the globe.

Shooting for the film hit the floors during the month of April and is soon progressing towards the completion. The entire film except two songs have been finished completed and rest of the songs is being canned in AVM Studios. A grand decoration of set has been put up over here in AVM for shooting the remix song of ‘My Name is Billa’.

Actress Namitha and Nayanthara are also thrilled about the film’s release and they were fascinated by Ajith Kumar’s enthralling performance in both stunts and dialogue deliveries.

The wait for the Billa look!

Billa 2007 is one of the most awaited movies of this year. This film has evoked interest not only among Ajith's fans but also from superstar's fans who are waiting to see how the remake has shaped up. The film directed by Vishnuvardhan is nearing completion but surprisingly not a single still has been released till now.

Generally Shankar's films are very stringently kept under wraps and when he teamed with Rajinikanth for Sivaji, the confidentiality associated with the film was of the highest order. But despite this, there were few stills that were released officially as well as leaked out through the media, which gave a fair idea about Super Star's looks.However, no stills of Billa 2007 have found their way to the hands of media be it Ajith's Billa get up or the gypsy get up of his look alike.

The production team is contemplating of releasing few images during the film's audio release or even later than that, just before the Deepavali release of the actual film.With other movies in the race already having come up with three sets of promotional photos, Ajith fans are feverishly waiting to get the first glimpse of their favorite idol as Billa.

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Ajith on successful paths of MGR

Its time for ‘Thala’ fans to lionize ultimate star Ajith Kumar for he has been felicitated with MGR Award for the Tamil Nadu State Government Film Awards. Looking back to his paths of triumph, Ajith made his entry into World of Tamil Cinema as an ordinary artist and later of out of his striving hard work, genuineness and helping tendency, he has elevated himself to a great level in Kollywood cinema.

“Try not to be a man of success, but rather to be a man of value” said Albert Einstein and of course Ajith is a man of value. Apart from giving successful films, he has proved to be a man who gives respect to values for all beings especially for debutant directors. S J Suryah in an interview had recently said that it is because of Ajith, he is there today in the industry. Encouraging with high spiritedness, he offered him the chance to direct the film Vaali.

Without support of anyone he entered into film industry, but Ajith one thing with him and that’s self-confidence. Super Star Rajnikanth had commented the same statement on Ajith and he was one who gave an idea for Director Vishnuvardhan to cast him in the leading role for the remake of Billa 2007.

Hats off to this gigantic personality for his stupendous and enthralling performance although his career. Ajithfans.com wishes him all the success for his forthcoming films and bag more awards in future.

It’s official : Billa ready to conquer Diwali

Remake of the yesteryear hit that starred Rajinikanth, Billa is one of the most anticipated movies this year. The movie will feature Ajith as the Don and Nayantara as his lady love, with Namitha and Prabhu also playing important roles. The movie is directed by Vishnuvardhan, who after a dull Kurumbu, came up with the much liked Arindhum Ariyamalum and the hit Pattiyal.

The old Billa was a remake of the Hindi Don which was played by Amitabh. A year ago Sharukh Khan remade the old Don in Hindi which went on to become a super hit. The Hindi remake directed by Farhan Akhtar had a twist which was totally different to the old movie and many expect that the new Tamil movie will also have some unexpected twists. However, director Vishnuvardhan said that he has given due respect to one of the most liked action films and hasn’t made any changes. But he has tried to make the script as stylish as possible.

The action thriller was expected to hit the screens on Diwali, but due to Ajith’s ill health the movie was stalled for quite sometime, therefore rumors were afloat that the movie will not make it on time. But the optimistic director says that the one month rest has recharged everyone and they are working extra hard to complete the movie on time. Now almost 70% of the movie has been shot and all the scenes featuring Namitha has been completed. But sources say that scenes with Nayantara are yet to be filmed. It is also said that Nayantara has played a very glamorous role. Yuvan Shankar Raja has come out with some excellent music. Vishnuvardhan and Yuvan’s last two combinations Arindhum Ariyamalum and Pattiyal are musically well received and the duo is on their way to a hat trick.

Ajith is rumoured to have played his character very stylishly and the director agreed with the superstar’s contention that only Ajith could do justice to the role. And the movie is surely going to come as a Diwali treat to all Ajith fans. All the best to the Billa team.

From M’sia For Billa

Ajith starrer Billa is fast reaching is completion. A remake of yesteryear Rajni hit titled the same, director Vishnuvardhan shot the movie in trendy and chic locations in Chennai and Malaysia.Recently, Vishnu shot a song sequence featuring over 60 dancers flown all the way from Malaysia in Chennai.

It was interestingly the remix of the title song in Rajni's Billa which goes 'My name is Billa'. Ajith appeared in flashy costumes and shook his legs with the Malaysian dancers'.Vishnu expressed confidence that the song has come really good and is sure to rock theatres.“Yuvan Shankar Raja has remixed the tunes of his father Ilayaraja well”, he says.

Ajith rocks with vibrations in Billa

With many films getting out of cans for the Diwali season, more expectations are rising for Billa 2007. Sources close to the unit say that Ajith is just rocking on the shooting sets with his unbelievable performance of stunts in white blazers. One of the photographs for the film’s promo will have Ajith Kumar jumping from a height with his hands stretched sideways. If you are still guessing about how its going to look, just have a look at Ajith’s photos in Citizen with the same posture. But we assure its like in Hollywood Style of making.

Yuvan has completed scoring music for all the songs out of which 2 songs would be a remix of ‘My name is Billa’ and ‘Vethalaya Pottendi’ from yesteryear Billa starring Rajnikanth. Sources close to the unit say that theme song for the film has come out well and remaining portion is being shot in AVM Studio and Binny Mills. With the film getting released for Diwali, the audio launching would take place during first week of October.

Meanwhile London based Ayngaran films has bought A - Z Rights of Billa 2007 which includes Audio, DVD, Distribution, FMS etc for a whopping price.

Life is not only victory-defeat – Thala philosophizes

Thala is soft spoken. Gone are the tensions and anger in his voice. Nowadays, his talk is full of philosophy on life.

You have become so calm, almost become like an Ajithananda?

“If you also want to enjoy this same peace, do not ask me too many questions,” responds Ajith with a charming condition in his answer.

“When we ourselves do not have enough time to know about ourselves, why comment on other people’s opinions? That’s why I prefer to be silent. After that, do you know, the happiness I have enjoyed can be made almost into a book.”

Would you dabble in racing any more?

“Not having sponsor is not the only reason I’m not into racing any more. There are other reasons too. As far as I am concerned, it is a matter of pride to have participated in a Formula 3 race and attained even the third position. I consider it a feat in itself.”

Looks like a defeat now and then in matter of story choice? “I am not the only person responsible for the success or flop of a film. Life is full of ups and downs. Success and defeat is not all that makes up life. If anyone decides that these two constitute life, then that person’s life will be an endless round of gambling resulting in loss of peace of mind.”

One must learn to make life nice. Otherwise, it will turn into a knife!

Wow! That’s a super philosophy!

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Awards for Kamal, Ajith

The Film Fans association has selected Kamal Haasan and Ajith as best actors of the year 2006. Nayanthara and Sandhya were adjudged as best actresses.

Kamal and Ajith were selected for their performances in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Tirupathi respectively, whereas Nayantara and Sandhya are receiving the honours for E and Dishoom.
E has been selected as the best film of the year. Others selected for the awards include Prakash Raj and Pasupathy.

Three tier security for Ajith

Ajith’s Billa is being filmed at A V M studios. To view the shooting and their favorite stars, there is a constant stream of visitors to these studios, as a result of which shooting gets hindered at various levels. To combat this issue, the film units have sought the help of private security agencies who are providing the shooting spot an immaculate security cover. It has also been said that Ajith’s Billa has been provided with three tiers of security.

When a unit source was questioned about this sudden increase of protection, it was revealed that people who come to the sets with expensive cell phones directly record the stars, their costumes, shooting sets and even some sequences which find their way into the web portals. There were even few song sequences which were telecast in a private television channel before the film hit the screens.

This reduces the curiosity which is generally linked to a film and affects its performance too. Hence to protect from such miscreants, the production team has enforced strict security cover for the shooting.

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Prabhu on Ajith's trail

Ajith starrer Billa is nearing completion very fast. Featuring a host of artistes including Ajith, Nayantara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman among others, the movie is directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by Ananda Suresh.

The fact that the movie is a remake of Rajnikanth's yesteryear blockbuster Billa has created a lot of expectations among the Ajith and Rajni fans.

Shot extensively in Malaysia, the movie features Ajith in the role of an underworld don Billa and Prabhu as a honest CBI officer giving him a chase.

‘The encounter scenes between Ajith and Prabhu has been shot in a gripping manner by cinematographer Nirav Shah and is sure to bring the audience to their seat edge’, says sources close to the Billa unit. Also Rahman plays another CBI officer.

“Billa will be sleek and stylish”, says Vishnuvardhan.

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It’s all about choices

Certain occurrences can have no explanations. Ajith’s faithful fan following, for instance! For all that the actor has had his share of rises and reversals. Yet till date the opening an Ajith release commands remains unsurpassed. The recent Kireedam’ exemplifies it further. “I can only humbly thank the people for the love they shower on me,” he smiles. On August 3, the actor completed a fruitful 15 years in the industry.

For some time Ajith had retreated into a shell — a sabbatical of sorts from the media. “Somewhere deep down I began to feel that with too many interviews circulating, people could get the impression I’m narcissistic, while the truth is far from it. That’s when I thought it was time for silence and re-assessment.”

Frank exchanges

But such stoic silence gave way to many assumptions. “I know! And believe me, remaining unprovoked through all the back-stabbing and canard isn’t easy. But I don’t wish to give importance to people who indulge in it, by reacting to them. None can gain mileage from slinging mud at me. All celebrities go through it. You either stay back or walk away. I opted for the former,” he says.

With no Godfather, and absolutely ignorant about the ways of the industry, Ajith has managed a marathon on his own. He was just around 22 when his first hit, ‘Aasai,’ happened. “I made mistakes and learnt from them. I allowed myself to be surrounded by riff-raff and got carried away,” he candidly accepts. Though bruised and battered over the years, both physically and psychologically, today Ajith stands tall with his success quotient intact.

Solid family support and grit are his strengths. “The brash young Ajith is gone. Now I’m probably turning philosophical and even spiritual. I read a lot and it has made me realise the transience of fame and fortune. Agreed, it’s a rat race everywhere, but let’s move on … live and let live!”

Happiness is a state of mind. It has nothing to do with success or failures, Ajith believes. “I’m happy. If today God appeared before me and said my days on the Earth are over, I wouldn’t mind. Only that I’d ask him for some time to experience and enjoy fatherhood,” winks this dad-to-be.

“My hardcore fans have stood by me through thick and thin. My parents are around to see me growing and so is my circle of friends,” he says.

Of course, wife Shalini is the focal point of his life. He smiles: “Sure. She has brought about positive changes in me. She gave up a very successful career to marry me and I’ll never forget that.”

He’s undergone 14 surgeries and his spine has been fused at three levels! But Ajith has always bounced back into circulation. A medical marvel almost! “I’ve been through hell. I want all the ailing folks out there to know that if you have the determination you can overcome the worst obstacles… The best part is the risky stunts I do have never gone awry. But simple stuff such as jumping off a stool, have confined me to bed!” he laughs.

Laughing it off

Ajith is one of the most imitated actors at every mimicry show. “Even some of the best SMS jokes are on me. I enjoy them and forward them to my friends. I’m mature enough to take these things in my stride.”

Born of a Sindhi mother (from Kolkata) and a Keralite father, Ajith began speaking Tamil only after entering films. And for that his diction and pronunciation are amazing. “I’ve lived in Tamil Nadu since childhood,” he explains.

His elder brother is into stocks and his younger sibling has settled down in Seattle, after graduating from IIT Madras, and a Masters abroad. “I had twin sisters but they died very young,” he ruminates. Ajith’s philanthropy is little known. “Once I talk about it, it means publicity, and the purpose gets defeated,” he says. So he prefers not to dwell on the Mohini-Mani Foundation in his parents’ names, either. The only Hindi film Ajith worked in is ‘Ashoka.’ “Santosh Sivan offered it to me and Shah Rukh Khan called me up saying he wanted me to do the role ,” he smiles.

What does he look for when he signs on the dotted line? “Compatibility!” is the surprising reply. “ If you can’t vibe with the director, work can become torture,” he explains.

His next film after ‘Billa’ will be directed by Raju Sundaram. When out of the blue Ajith says, “I believe in the ‘KISS’ policy,” you look at him perplexed. “‘Keep It Simple, Stupid!’ is what it stands for. Life would be simpler if you take one step at a time and don’t get rattled by irrelevant issues.”

Leafing through a racer’s diary

Mention racing and Ajith’s eyes light up. “I began racing two-wheelers at 18,” he begins. Though cars were equally enticing and Ajith was good at driving them, bikes were an affordable option at that point in time. During the pract ice session (for Group E bikes up to 1100 cc) for the National Championships Ajith met with a major accident.It was in 2002 that he got back into the racing ring, this time with single-seater cars, and acquitted himself creditably in the Formula Maruti National Championships that year. Again in the 14 events held in five Asian countries — China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Korea — for the BMW Asian Championship, Ajith notched up a creditable 12th overall position out of 32 international contestants. “Though it was an Asian event, it had racers from all over the world including Australia. My best in an individual race at the Championship was fourth,” he says.

The actor-sportsman then set his eyes on the British Formula 3 Championship Scholarship Class, a stepping stone to Formula1. “ Here 300 kmph is the speed we are talking about and I comfortably managed 290. Twice I was on the victory stand winning the third place at the Donington Park and Knock Hill Circuits.”

At the end of the day, Ajith feels gratified that he has represented his country at the international level. But what is disconcerting to him is the insipid response from his fraternity. “A pat on the shoulder would have helped. Instead I got a kick on my back,” he shrugs.

Source : The Hindu

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Ajith's stunts in Billa

Ajith-starrer Billa 2007 is developing fast, incorporating many interesting features. Ajith has done exclusive stunts for this movie. He has in fact done bungee jumping in a particular scene. In order to do it perfectly he refused to use any dupe and did it himself.

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Billa : Open Sesame :

The star-studded Billa with Ajith, Namitha and Nayantara is progressing fast and would likely be one of Ajith's best movies.

The movie, which is majorly shot in foriegn locales, recently had a song shoot in AVM Studios in Chennai.

The entire bunch of press people were prevented from viewing the shoot as Nayantara, glamorously outfitted, was performing the dance number.

Billa has pretty interesting ingredients to lure movie lovers .

Shriya Might Just Get Lucky With Ajith

It would be old news that Ayngaran was searching for a director for the next Ajith flick. Now, looks like, talks are on with the ace choreographer Raju Sundaram. Raju Sundaram was first determined as a director for the Dhanush starrer Parattai Engira Azhagusundaram but due to reasons unknown he was replaced by Suresh Krishna.

Now it seems that Raju Sundaram will actually direct this one. Ayngaran first tried Prabhu deva but as he was busy with the Hindi Pokkiri, he has directed the offer to his brother Raju. Rumour mills are also churning out the heroine's name and if they are to be believed then the Sivaji girl will pair opposite the Ultimate star. However, only an official announcement can clear the air in this regard.

Ajith Joins Raja Sundaram Team

It is known that London Karunas' is producing a film with Ajith in the lead. But as to who would direct the film was not known. Now it has been finalized that Choreographer Raju Sundaram will be the director of this film. Raju Sundaram will make his debut as a director through this film. Raju was earlier booked as the director for the movie Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram but for some reasons unknown he was removed from the project and Suresh Krishna replaced him.

It's All Work For Ajith

Thala's Interview from Dinathanthi

Talk less; work more is Ajith’s mantra these days. The actor is shooting round the clock for his Billa, directed by Vishnu Vardhan. Ajith says, "The movie which is a remake of Super Star Rajnikanth's yesteryear classic, is a dedication to Rajnikanth himself".

"When I was confused and things were going wrong, a meeting with Rajnikanth changed my life. He presented me a book. When I browsed through it, my life change took a change. I was relieved of all my confusion", he says.

Having been in the industry for over 15 years, Ajith says, "I have been part of several blockbusters and several films have gone on to become hits. More over, without any support or mentor in the industry, I have succeeded in rendering hit films. Equally, my career in motor racing had witnessed some joyous moments".

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The Perfect Couple

Eventhough THALA is suffering with fever he is taking nice care of his wife who is pregnant now . Shanli who is pregnant also takes good care of her husband . The servants of their house are delighted and telling many stories on seeing their affection and care .

Another "Theatre Jam" On Diwali

Already there was a theatre jam during Sivaji release .Again it is going to happen for Diwali . Many movies including Billa, Beema , ATM etc are releasing . Distributors are confused that which films are going to get good theatres .

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Back to Malaysia

The most expected movie for this diwali is undoubtedly Thala’s Ajit’s BILLA. The shooting was shelved because ajit suffered from some health problems and now as he has recouped the shooting is back on track. Currently shooting in a very ultra stylish set at AVM, the crew is to leave back to Malaysia to shoot 3 songs and 1 song will be captured in India. Nirav shah and Editor Sreekar Prasad along with the captain of BILLA Vishnuvardhan are planning to shoot all songs and scenes in the best possible way so that it is very stylish as well as reachable to the common man. Songs are said have been given some kind of pop-art effect to make it look different and awesome. With dasavatharam almost postponed and not a sure release for deepavali, billa being next big release this year is sure to lap up with most prominent theatres. Indeed we are all waiting for another Attagasamana THALA deepavali!

Ajith looks forward to parenthood

Ajith is happy at the prospect of becoming a dad. Shalini is expected to deliver the baby coming January.The doctors have reportedly told Ajith that the 'new entrant' will arrive home tentatively by the second week of January.

Says Ajith, “When I was in Malaysia for the shoot of Billa for more than a month, I visited Chennai for about 18 times to see Shalini. Such is my excitement in welcoming the new member to our family. I am eagerly waiting for that moment”.

When asked about Billa, Ajith said, “The film is coming out in a grand way. The new version will be technically sleek and will be our dedication to 'Superstar' Rajnikanth who immediately granted us the permission to remake the movie. Get ready for the fireworks

Thala on Shooting Spot

Buxom Namitha On The Move

Namitha is shooting tirelessly at a grand set in AVM Studios with Ajith and Nayanthara for Billa. A remake of yesteryear classic titled the same featuring Rajnikanth. The movie is directed by Vishnuvardhan.

Taking time of her busy schedule, the actress says, "I play a glamorous role in Billa. I am happy that good offers are coming my way now. I am very happy, I derive satisfaction from doing such roles and at the end of the day, and I am elated to have done justice to them.

"I strongly believe that even by doing minuscule roles, I can garner the attention of movie buffs. However, my roles in movies including Aye and Chanakya had more scope for me to showcase my skill".

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Billa On The Move

Ajith was recently affected by jaundice and typhoid and he was even admitted in the hospital. He stayed in his Kelambakkam Farm house after discharge from the hospital to take rest. Ajith who has almost recovered is under the compulsion to finish the work for Billa.

When director Vishnu Vardhan asked him for dates, Ajith without even considering his health condition is now going for shooting being held at the AVM Studios. Ajith avoids seeing visitors at the shooting spot and is taking rest in the Caravan. Nayanthara who also seen in the set has also said not to allow any media persons inside the shooting spot and is spotted in the Caravan whenever she doesn't have work. In short Billa shooting is conducted secretly.

Behind my Silence is Rajini

Ajit's special interview to Tamil weekly Ananda Vikadan

"Hai evening six ok?" - after 3 years Ajit has accepted to give an interview, the reason for his merry mood is that its his 15th year in cinema! Amidst the melodious music in Park sheraton, he welcomes us with a beuatiful smile.

Success and failures have never been a stranger to Ajit. Even now all his movies take a bumper opening- That's Ajit's speciality! right from the moment he forayed as the first generation hero , he has tasted ups and downs. In the dictionary of Kodambaakam THALA is a irrestable word.

"I always beleive what my heart says. I beleive that truth always triumphs, thats why I kept myself away for sometime. This time has given me the scope to understand myself ans also makes others understand me, so now I thought its the right time to talk to you"
says Ajit with a friendly smile!

How r you ?, first tell us that !

I am very happy. I always have the first smile for u people, well just that i have reduced unnecessary speech. What we have spoke out rules us, but what we have not spoken is still under our command, but anyways after 3 years - I am prepared to talk something good.

I stepped into cinema knowing nothing, then with lots of fear, I learned a lot. Assai was my sixth film but that wa my first success! God never allows anybody to taste success easily. In 15 years I have done 46 films, Aasai, Kaadal kottai, Mugavari, Vaali, Villain, Varalaaru, Kireedam...a long list sparks up in my heart, I have not made pathbreaking victories but i have tried something good.

In the past, I have spoken unnecessarily - some things were reflected in a wrong meaning - much has happened. Now I am clear, I need everybody! Yes, Ajit and Shalini needs everybody's blessing and love! Silence is like meditation, we need to learn a lot. These four years I am very happy with my Family, my home, friends, my favorite games etc.., what have u earned by having a successfull carreer alone? we should be successfull in our personnel life as well, if that is not peaceful what do we do with the money, fame etc?

Congrats! going to become a dad now, so Junior Ajit or Shalini?

Thank you !our wedding in itself was a beautiful dream ! we married and accepted each other happily . when someone comments us that we are made for each other, we just smile gently because we have fought so much too! but the fight will also be there as to who givesup first, when I leave for a car race, there's a smiley face who stands at the end of the track and encourages- thats Shalini!, she started watching me playing badminton but now she is a state level player!

The life that was flowing like this is now diverted with exciting happiness in the form our our baby! while we walk in a dark street, the glow of the street light is something that makes us feel safe and happy - we feel so grateful and pray for that blessing . I am in such a state!

She is the same old Shalini but nowadays she looks more and more beautiful! The respect I have on her is growing ! Another soul that is going to join us is giving us more happiness!

I got the news when I was at BILLA shooting in Malaysia..two months after that I have made 17 trips to home to meet her, she asked me with a shy smile " O my god. u just came recently" I just said " hello just 1 day? its been 24 hours madam! and I just smile at her.

This is one of our best days! The due date in in January, saying that in our style- we have a pongal relase for you!

We could not see the Dhamakka Ajit now, all we see is an Ajit who ressembles a Silent Corporate Guru! how did this Magic happen?

I am now trained to respect my silence as a Language. This is a good feeling. Why should someone reject peace? I have accepted this peace graciously .

"Live and Let live" 2 lines 3 words. These lines mean the most in this world and I have realised that! What makes me happier is to know that all people in this industry like me a little I am not saying that I am the perfect man and everyone had hurt me. My age I might have been wrong too! if there is some good to somebody because of Ajit , its fine , but there should nobody who earns bad will because of me. I have understood that. That is what Life thought me!

This body has stood 14 surgeries ! 4 in the spine alone!! I have much pain in my body but the mental agony that I had come across was much much more!

Doctors call it ba miracle when they hear that I am walking now, but against all that I am dancing and doing risky stunts on my own interest even though masters dnt advise.For Billa I made a 500 feet jump! I do not call this my skill or my confidence! I call this a blessing!

Nobody can stop what god can give and nobody can give what he does not want to give.

My life was changed because of Rajini Sir! when I was in a confused state with so much problems, he gifted me with the book called "Living with the Himalayan Masters"

When we expect something big and if that makes us happy, then the happiness will fade once what we expected moves away from us - These small things were well brought out in that book!
A few days back when someone would have told that a book can change my life, I wud have laughed my lungs out! but now the book which Rajini sir gave me just proved that, this attachment is not seen outside, but its a lingering feel and state of mind.

Rajini sir has helped me to understand myself !

Trisha recently made a statement that "Ajit is the best person she has met in this industry" and even Simbhu tells that "Ajit is the only person who never speaks on the sly". What do u feel when u hear all this?

I feel so grateful and I wish to thank them! what makes me more happy is to know that everyone likes me a little !

Everbody is now expecting BILLA.so how is that shaping out ?

Its a good movie! Already a Super hit movies done by Rajini sir..The current generation might not have seen BILLA and remaking BILLA was one an idea that I liked very much!

When Sharukh remade DON, there was much controversy on that issue. So I met Rajini sir and spoke to him about my idea of remaking Billa and sought his blessings ! he was so happy about it, wished me and to make things more auspicious kicked-off the project by lighting the lamp!

BILLA is surely my next phase in Cinema..its growing to be a technically stylish film ! well its better my movies do the talks than myself!! probably this deepavali !

Translated by Ms. Priya

Thanks to VMS, AFE

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Ayngaran hunts for a director for Ajith

The renowned Ayngaran International has signed Ajith, Prabhu Deva and Vxxxx for their future projects. Ajith after completing Billa 2007 would be starting a project for the production house from December 2007 for which a suitable director is being sought.

The combination of Ajith and Prabhu Deva would be something new in Kollywood, but the latter is currently busy in Bollywood directing Salman Khan in the Hindi version of Pxxxxx, which is likely to get completed next year. Meanwhile commercial directors like K S Ravikumar, Lingusamy, Hari and Saran are also being considered. However Ravikumar's first preference would be to direct Rajinikanth for which talks are said to be going on. Hari plans to do a movie with Bharath after Vel, while Lingusamy has few projects in his mind, one of them being a script for Paruthiveeran Karthik. Saran seems to be more likely to bag the offer, with his story for Kamal being shelved for the time being.

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Ajit Keeps On Praising Rajnikanth

If Ajit speak 4 words , surely 1 of those words would be abt Rajni .Ajit who has changed his character says its fully due to Rajni . Rajni once called Ajit and Shalini to his house for a treat . While there are leaving Rajni's house , he presented Ajit a book called " Living With Himalayan Master " . Ait says that this book changed him a lot .

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Trade Talk: The movie is slipping after the third weekend of its release. The change in the climax – expected to work wonders - did little for its box-office collections. However, city audiences have welcomed the movie for its realistic feel. Due to nominal pricing the distributors have recovered their money.

Public Talk: The people simply love the performance of everyone involved. As it happens to be Ajith’s movie, the lady audience turnout is high.

Ajit Back In Action

Billa 2007 the remake of super star’s yesteryear film by the same name in which ultimate star Ajith is donning the role of Rajinikanth. The film unit had completed most of the shoot in Malaysia but could not continue further as hero Ajith was down with jaundice. He had taken a brief sabbatical heeding to his doctor’s advice and had rested in his farm house.

As a result of this the shooting of Billa was stalled for some time. Now he has recuperated completely and is ready to resume work. In all possible likelihood the shoot of Billa will commence by the middle of this month in Chennai and the preliminary work to this effect is proceeding at a swift phase.

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54th 'Filmfare Awards' Celebrations

It was a 'starry' night at Hyderabad where the annual Filmfare awards were presented on Saturday night. Stars from south Indian film languages besides who's who of Bollywood gathered on the occasion which saw some electrifying dance and musical performances.

Among those who attended the mega event include Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vxxxx, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Trisha, Ileana, Bhavana and Genelia.
Adding more charm to the function was catchy dance shows rendered by Simran and Malavika.

Ajith has been chosen as the best actor for his excellent portrayal in triple roles in Varalaru, while Bhavana has won the award for the best actress for her role in Chithiram Pesuthadi. Veyyil, by Vasantha Balan, was adjudged the best film in Tamil cinema. A R Rahman was adjudged the best music composer for his tunes in Sillunu Oru Kadhal.

Gana Ulaganathan as best playback singer for Valameenukkum song and Shreya Ghosal as the best female playback singer for the song Munbe Vaa in Sillunu Oru Kadhal. Na. Muthukumar as best lyric writer for the song Veyiloodu Vilayadi in Veyyil.

Since Ajith could not attend the function, his award was received by director K S Ravikumar.

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Ajith Swarmed By Corporates

Ajith's career has always been a roller coaster ride. Though he had enough share of luck going his way, but a mega success had always been eluding the actor. In spite of it, Ajith has been managing to get plump offers come his way.

After a much needed break in Varalaru, Ajith followed it up with a mediocre outing in Aalwar followed by Kireedam.

Currently shooting for Billa, a remake of yesteryear Rajnikanth classic, buzz is that Ajith has been assigned to work for prominent production house like UTV in the coming months.
The corporate companies, who are evincing interest to produce films in Kollywood, have been making a beeline to Ajith, Kireedam was produced by Adlabs in association with Sujatha Cine Arts.

UTV, a prominent corporate house involved in producing Tamil films too have now expressed their desire to work with Ajith.

When the tough gets going, the going gets tough for Ajith

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A change for the better?

Kireedam’s climax has been reworked on — the hero is no more a hapless man.

Dream Debut: Director Vijay

The day of the release of ‘Kireedam’ had young director Vijay on tenterhooks. Understandable, because it was a dream debut for the director — a huge banner had reposed confidence in him and given him a mega project on a platter. And it is to his credit that Vijay has lived up to it.
Balancing romance, action, sentiment and comedy he assures you it’s a decent fare for the family audience and Ajit fans. “We’ve not thrust songs or fights into it at any point. They happen only when necessary. We didn’t go abroad for the duets and you’ll not find the predictable item number. Decent and natural within the commercial format, we are sure ‘Kireedam’ will go on to become a major hit.”

‘Kireedam’ is an experimental film, where realism and authenticity have been given primary importance. “I’ll give you an example. No man can hit a hulk of a villain with bare hands. You’ll always see Ajit using something he can lay hands on, to attack the enemy,” says Vijay.
Trained in Priyadarshan’s school the young man is always on the look out for spontaneity and naturalness in cinema. “True. The four years under him were a tremendous learning experience,” says Vijay. It was Priyadarshan who recommended Vijay to producer Suresh Balaje for ‘Kireedam.’ “Priyan has been supportive throughout,” smiles Vijay, who also has around 65 commercials to his credit.

“It was an excellent chance for me to work with Ajit. He makes decisions quickly and sticks to them. Only once did he listen to the narration,” Vijay goes on. Ajit told Vijay that he could do what the script demands and not change things for his sake. Yet how much is a director’s contribution in a remake? “As far as ‘Kireedam’ goes we’ve taken only the last 15 minutes of the Malayalam original. I worked on the screenplay for a year and a half. So you can imagine how much effort has gone into it.”

Did not the hero, crew or the producer even think that a negative end to such a positive and upright hero could tilt the scales against it? All said and done it’s the hero who is supreme to the man on the street. He wouldn’t want to see him lose. And playing up to his psyche could provide a straight ticket to success. “We know it, but we wanted to see how the audience takes to a realistic end. And all the Chennai theatres, be it Kasi or Sathyam, which I visited on the first few days, I saw the standing ovation from the audience when the hero, a victim of circumstances, breaks down. It was gratifying,” avers Vijay. “And films which end on a sad note, ‘Paruthi Veeran,’ for instance, were accepted.” But the point here is such films may not showcase a mass hero. No avid fan today likes to watch an upright man suffer till the end without respite.

Ajit’s reaction

“I was standing a little further away from Ajit when he came out after watching the movie. He walked up to me and with a hug said, ‘If I have to list my five best films ‘Kireedam’ will definitely find a place in it.’ It was an unforgettable moment for me,” Vijay recalls fondly.

Now to the most topical question of them all … Why then has the end been changed to a happy one since the past few days? “That’s purely because of the feedback from the media and request from distributors. Either way I’m confident that ‘Kireedam’ will go on to become one of Ajit’s major hits,” says a confident Vijay. It’s a feel-good mood that the Tamil film buff would like to carry home, and now ‘Kireedam’ is giving him just that.

From : The Hindu

Shining in glory

In 'Kireetom,' one gets to see many facets of emotions like family relationships, individual expressions, straightforward dispensing of one's duty, love, exploding in anger when stretched to the limit of one's tolerance and innocent fun.

Cop Ajith routs up and thrashes convicts who escape jail and is hailed loudly by the general public. Chief cop Rajkiran salutes his superior Ajith. They are none other than father and son.
Just when we think that one is subject to such sentiments from beginning itself, we see a bleary eyed Rajkiran wake up from sleep and the scene we just described was his dream. Father wants to make his son a top cop and Ajith also works hard on his part. But just when it looks like things are working out, fate intervenes and the climax ends with an out of the usual solution.

From stealing the Pillayar statue from Trisha's house to other pranks, Thala's role gains momentum. "I've written the exam for the SI post. A year after I get a job, we will marry. At the earliest, we will first have a son, then a daughter. That OK with you?" says Ajith in a mater of fact manner way of expressing his love, instead of the usual sickening coyness. This immediately endears him to Trisha as well as the audience.

On one sentimental track, we have Rajkiran playing the good, dutiful father who coaches his son in sports, studies and expressing his heart's desire to his son to buy a house after he gets a job. That's what any father would desire for his family. Ajith suddenly takes an action avatar and the story gathers momentum.

The villain grabs Ajith's dad by his shirt and when Ajith's actions lands the villain in the ICU, one can see the tiger in him. There's fear that if the villain survives, anything could happen to anyone at any time, but just when everyone is quaking in fear, director Vijay turns into the sentimental track and this could have been avoided.

Trisha mistaking Ajith for a petty thief and finally being astounded when she discovers his true identity, and when she talks ill of Ajith's parents when sitting in the water tank on the terrace and blushing when she realizes she has made a gaffe, are good opportunities to show her acting talent.

As a house husband, Vivek appears now and then to do his comedy track, but he suddenly goes missing and one can say in his own words, "ada paaveengalaa! "
In the midst of a song, a scene shows the parents of Ajith and Trisha finalizing their betrothal and this shows the director's sharp thinking.

The villain waits with mad rage to finish off Ajith but it is ridiculous when he's wounded and killed by Ajith in a weak manner. "Akkam pakkam yaarum illai" is a good song by composer GV Prakash, who has also done a good job of the background score.
Thiru's cinematography is wonderful and one could well say that no one else but him could have made Trichy Palakkarai look so beautiful.

Thala's 'Kireetom' is shining in glory!

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Karunas of London Ayangaran is all set to take Kollywood by storm. Besides, Karunas also signed Prabhudeva to direct a movie for him and was hoping to bring together Prabhudeva and Ajith for a project. Looks like Ajith’s dates are available by year-end after Billa 2007. Owing to this, Karunas is trying to rope in K.S.Ravikumar to direct the Ajith starrer instead of Prabhudeva. K.S.Ravikumar who is busy giving final touches of Dasavatharam is yet to sign on the dotted lines, however.

KREEDOM Going Steady In UK Box Office !!!

KIREEDOM [Tamil; last weekend: No. 16, this weekend: No. 23]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 6,673 on 5 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,335. Total: £ 38,283 [approx. Rs. 31.38 lacs]. The breakdown:- Friday: £ 2,119; Saturday: £ 2,209; Sunday: £ 2,345.

A Commercial Winner

The recently released Ajith starrer Kreedom is doing very well and has been receiving heaps of compliments from all sources and has also been declared a commercial winner. Everyone involved with the movie is in an upbeat mood naturally.

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Kreedam the latest super hit film from sujatha cine arts and ad labs starring Ajit won rave reviews from all quarters for its heady realism and excellent acting by Ajit in climax. But Ajit being an Ultimate Star with huge fan following in and outside Tamil Nadu, his hardcore fans wanted a positive ending to the story and did want to see our THALA as a loser like we did in Mugavari. Mugavari too fans requested for climax change and it went on to become a super hit. In kreedam the new climax will be available on all 185 prints and will end on a positive note as if Rajikiran’s dream comes true about Ajit. The producer’s PRO [producer is not available here he is touted to be in Malaysia] revealed that the movie has reaped very good profits and said Ajit is really the KING OF OPENING. In sathyam complex alone the movie has made a distributor share of 2.1 crores and the total profit in tamil nadu is estimated to be 6.5-7 crores till now in the first week mega opening. The movie is already a super hit as per collections but to satisfy fans climax has been changed to keep up the longevity of the film in screens! Ajit: The performer;

Thala: The King of Masses; Ultimate Star: The King of Opening

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Ajith, Saran together again?

Ajith and director Saran share a good rapport between them. The director's maiden venture Kadhal Mannan featured Ajith in the lead role and it went on to become a big hit.

Saran followed it up with massive hits in films including Amarkalam and Attagasam. Considered a safe bet in the industry, the duo is coming together after a gap of two years.

Sources say Ajith and Saran would work together for a movie which would begin soon. Saran has floated his own production house and has been churning out movies like Aaru and Muni, directed by other directors.

Kireedam- Climax Changed

Ajit’s Kireedam climax has been changed on the request of audiences and fans of the actor. Now the climax has been re-edited, with a positive ending, and will be screened in all theatres across Tamilnadu from Sunday (July 29) evening.

In the new climax, hero Sakthivel (Ajit) after killing the notorious criminal wanted by the police, a voice-over with the Madras High Court in the background says that Sakthi is pardoned. Later he gets a medal from the President of India and the film ends with a shot of Ajit coming in police uniform and saluting his dad.

The audiences of Tamilnadu will not accept a superstar like Ajit as a loser in the end. Remember that Ajit’s Mugavari (2000) climax which also showed him as a loser was changed due to audience’s request. And the Sivaji Ganesan classic Vasantha Maligai(1973) climax which showed him dying was changed to a happy ending three days after the release which later turned out to be a blockbuster.

Says director A.L.Vijay: “Kireedam is doing well at box-office especially in cities like Chennai and Coimbatore. But we are forced to change the climax due to popular request. A press statement will be issued by K.Balaje soon.”