Ajith-Trisha in ‘Mankatha’

BY KARPAGAM THYAGARAJAN

Mankatha’ is springing up more surprises as days are going by. The Venkat Prabhu – Ajith film has already crated a sensation with its first official trailer.
Now the star cast assembling for film is going to put all jaws down. ‘Mankatha’ is going to be the real multi-starrer after many years. So in keeping the sprits high Venkat Prabhu has brought together Ajith, Nagarjuna, Lakshmi Rai, Premji Amaran, Ganesh Venkatraman, debutant Mahat.
Now the latest addition to ‘Mankatha’ is Trisha. Sources say there are a few other big names confirmed for the film and they will be revealed soon. The pre-production work of ‘Mankatha’ is almost complete and Venkat Prabhu may roll the camera anytime from now. The film will have 6 songs and two of them are complete and ready.
Being the 50th film Ajith, most of Ajith’s favourite friends in the industry are doing cameos in ‘Mankatha’. Will Silambarasan also be there? Wait for the moment.
Another thing our sources said was that the role swapping by Ajith and Nagarjuna in Tamil and Telugu version is not happening and the two big stars will play the same role in both the version. It is also categorically said ‘Mankatha’ will not be dubbed in Telugu and a separate independent version will be shot with the same rich cast.

GAJINI WILL STAY

By KARPAGAM THAGARAJAN

Gajini is the star of Sindhu Samaveli. In spite of all the controversies surrounding the film his performance as the immodest father-in law is being appreciated by all.
Like the proverbial Gajini, this Gajini also had to struggle for 18 years to have his day. After graduating from Chennai Film Institute, Gajini had to struggle for 18 years to get his first victory. So born as Kumaresh he became Gajini.
Samy gave him the first break in ‘Charithiram’, but ‘Sindhu Samaveli’ has made him popular even before that. The 1993 batch of acting course, Gajini entered the films when today’s stars like Ajith, Vijay and Surya were gaining grounds.
After so many struggles he has utilized the opportunity well and he proved he is a worthy actor in ‘Sindhu Samaveli’. In spite of all the accolades Gajini says he has given only 50 percent of what he can. HE is waiting for role which will tap his 100 per cent talent. What a confidence!
On the controversies surrounding the movie Gajini says the movie should be taken as a moral story telling you what will happen to you if you cross the limits.
Another thing he maintains is that the negative reports on "Sindhu Samaveli" is only from the trade sections and asserts the general audiences don’t have anything against the film.
A good actor who has the potential is rearing to make it big.

SOUNDARYA RAJINIKANTH BECAME SOUNDARYA ASHWIN

BY AISHWARYA THYAGARAJAN

Rajinikanth, in a message to his fans, said though he wanted to invite all of them to the marriage, he was unable to do so because of space constraint and logistic reasons. "Hence, with a heavy heart, I took a decision not to invite you. But I request you all to bless the couple," the superstar said.
The wedding was attended by high-profile people like Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, Telugu star and Praja Rajyam President Cheeranjeevi, Kamal Haasan and actor Surya with wife Jyothika among other big names.
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who will be seen with Rajinikanth in mega-budget 'Robot', attended the engagement last night along with husband Abhishek Bachchan.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and a host of other high profile guests are expected to attend Soundarya's wedding reception this evening.
Rajini himself supervised all the arrangements for the wedding. According to reports, the actor has gifted a brand new apartment to Soundarya, who is the CEO of Ochre Productions.
Soundarya's animation film 'Sultan The Warrior', starring the superstar, is set for release this year. Rajini has lent his voice to the lead character in the project, with music by A R Rahman