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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.”

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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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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

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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.