Appreciations on shruti

Shruti is on cloud nine these days over a phone call. Her work for the recently released Kamal movie Unnaipol Oruvan is appreciated by none other than maestro Ilayaraja. Raja called her up to congratulate on Unnaipol Oruvan’s score and songs.

On the other hand, her acting debut did not go down well at the box office and her work was panned by critics. Well you know what. May be we think this is your calling girl.

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Rajini's appreciation on Unnai Pol Oruvan

An exclusive screening of Unnaipol Oruvan was held for superstar Rajinikanth recently. Impressed by the movie, Rajini embraced Kamal after the screening expressing his delight and appreciation. He was quoted as saying that Kamal’s work is an honor for the original movie, A Wednesday.

Rajini also raved about the movie saying that only Kamal is capable of presenting such a brilliant work. Not the one to refrain from appreciating the work of colleagues, Rajini stated that Mohanlal’s work is mind-blowing in the movie.

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Unnaipol Oruvan on screen today

The High Court of Madras has ordered the release of Unnaipol Oruvan, however, with some restrictions. Justice Rajasuriya on hearing the defendants’ (Raaj Kamal Films International) plea said that if the court ordered a stay on the release of Unnaipol Oruvan they would suffer a loss of Rs. 40 crores and several families depending on the film’s release would be affected.

The defendants, Kamal Haasan and Chandra Haasan, also averred that they did not violate the contractual obligations as stated by the petitioners Pyramid Saimira and did not make any promises that they would pay Rs. 7.82 lakhs before the release of Unnaipol Oruvan.


The judge held that the defendants could go ahead with the release on September 18th but should pay the court half the suit amount on or before October 1st until the case is settled. Failure to pay the amount can attract a stay order on the film’s screening.

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Latest news on Unnaipol Oruvan

Unnaipol Oruvan, the remake of the Bollywood blockbuster A Wednesday, will be released in the US on September 18th by Narmadha Media. There are plans to release this film in over 25 locations with 40 prints in Tamil and Telugu.

The film has Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal in the lead roles. While Mohanlal plays the police commissioner, Kamal plays the common man. Unnaipol Oruvan has the unique distinction of being shot it RED digital camera with 4k resolution.

The audio of Unnaipol Oruvan, which was released a few days ago, has music and background score composed by Sruthi Haasan.

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Mysskin's next film with Kamal

Mysskin’s next project has been finalized! The director’s venture with Cheran in the lead is set to take off in the month of November. There are reports that Cheran would be sporting a new look for the film. From what we hear from our sources, the actor could be sporting a beard or a large moustache. One needs to wait for a couple of months to find out his new get up!

Meanwhile, Mysskin has refuted reports that he is all set to work in a film with Kamal Haasan. The director said that Kamal was appreciative of his film but there are no discussions of working on a project with him right now.

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Latest news about Unnai Pol Oruvan

According to a latest industry revelation, Kamal has also donned the cap of a lyricist in his next movie Unnaipol Oruvan. The movie is scored by Shruti Haasan and Kamal has penned lyrics for the ‘Vaanam Ellai…’ song. The audio launch will be held on August 31, 2009 in Chennai.

To be released on September 18, the movie has Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Ganesh Venkatraman, Anuja Iyer, Nassar and Lakshmi in significant roles. Unnaipol Oruvan is the remake of the Hindi hit thriller A Wednesday.

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Kamal's Youngest daughter as choreographer

Kamal Haasan’s youngest daughter Akshara Haasan is following the footsteps of her older sister and entering the film arena. The youngster will choreograph the dance for the song Vaanam Ellai Illai for the film Unnai Pol Oruvan.

While Shruthi is composing the music for this film, Akshara will exhibit her talent in the dance department. There are also reports that Shruthi will wield the megaphone for this particular song that is based on terrorism.

Looks like Kamal’s daughters are on a spree to prove that they have taken up their father’s profession rather seriously.

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Kamal's speech about sridevi

One of the best pairs that Kollywood has ever produced was Kamal Haasan and Sri Devi. The duo have appeared together as a lead pair in several films, including Sri Devi’s debut venture 16 Vayathinile, and most of them were blockbusters.

In his Golden Jubilee year, Kamal talks about his experience in the filmdom and the relationship he shares with Sri Devi. Having worked with the actress in about 27 films, Kamal Haasan reveals that she still addresses him “sir.” Kamal, in a recent interview to the CNN-IBN also said that he thinks of Sri Devi as a sibling rather than a co-star.

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Cheran's thought on Kamal

Cheran, as like most of the other budding artistes, was inspired by Kamal Haasan’s acting which paved way for his entry into Kollywood. The actor-director revealed this at the inaugural function hosted by Vijay TV to celebrate Kamal’s 50th year in the tinsel town. A grand event to felicitate the actor will be held next month.

Speaking at the function, Cheran said that when he came to Kollywood to make it big in the film industry, he joined Kamal who was then working in Mahanadi. However, Cheran, along with four other assistants, decided to quit the project opposing Kamal’s contention on certain issues. After a decade and half and directing about eight films, Cheran says that he now realizes what Kamal meant.

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Unnai Pol Oruvan Release date?

If the latest buzz is anything to go by, Kamal’s Unnaipol Oruvan is facing a postponement of release date. The movie was earlier supposed to be released on August 12, that being a special date for Kamal as his debut Kalathur Kannamma hit the screens on the same date way back in 1959.

Now the delay is attributed to the pending post production works that’s being carried out. Sources close to the unit mention that although dubbing is on it would be another few weeks when the movie is ready to be released. An official announcement in this regard is awaited.

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Shruti screening movie for Gautam Menon & Simbu

Shruti is on cloud nine with her Luck’s release drawing closer and the positive buzz surrounding the movie. She arranged for a special screening for a very few of her dear ones in Chennai. Shruti played host for the screening that was held at the Four Frames theatre with Kamal, Gautami, Shruti’s friends, director Soham Shah and Gautam Menon and Silambarasan watching the movie.

Luck’s songs (especially Jee Le) are already making waves in television channels with Shruti’s rock chick looks contemplating the songs.

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Shruti's nose operation

Shruti Haasan is the talk of the tinsel town, especially with her debut film Luck due to be released on July 24th. Keeping her fingers crossed, the actress said that she had worked hard for the film and has done some daredevil stunts. Shruti said that a scenes filmed in South Africa would attract the audience and it was the most difficult shot.

The actress was seen sporting a new nose and enquiries revealed that she had a nose job done. Unlike other actresses that deny it, Shruti accepted that it was true but said it was done to correct a nasal disorder and not for cosmetic reasons.

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Murugadoss' dream comes true

Guess who is Murugadoss dreaming about these days? Hot babes of hollywood or Bollywood? If you think like that then you are completely mistaken! It is none other than our own Universal hero Kamal Haasan.

The director disclosed this to the public at a recent awards show where he had the honour of presenting an award to the Kamal Hassan for his performance in Dasavatharam.


After presenting the award amidst the thundering applause, he said, "In fact, I have had dreams where I tell Kamal sir that I have had dreams of talking to him... that too in a dream only."

And Kamal, on receiving the award, told the director that he can very well meet him in person if he ever felt the need to talk to him.

So, do we see the Ghajini director working with him on a film soon?

Oh... it is not in the hands of Murugadoss... That completely depends on his commitments with Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan!

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Stunts for Shruti Haasan

Shruti Haasan’s Luck is due to be released shortly and actress-singer is keeping her fingers crossed as it will seal her future in the film industry. Already a proven singer and musician, the lady is starring opposite her best buddy Imran Khan in Luck. The movie is directed by ace director Soham Shah.

Though Luck is a romantic flick but Shruti had a chance to exhibit her stunt skills. Yes, the actress was bold enough to do some extremely difficult stunt sequences in the film. According to sources close to the film’s unit, Shruti had hurt herself during several instances while performing the stunt scenes.

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Kamal to direct a short film

“The seeds we sow will only be beneficial to the next generation,” Kamal pondered philosophically quoting the Late Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji from Devar Magan. Kamal convened a press meet to announce the production of 30 short films, by selected candidates of his recently held Screenwriter’s workshop in Chennai. The event, held at Prasad Labs, was chaired by the French scriptwriter Jean Claude Carriere who arrived in Chennai for the workshop.

The short films will be funded by Prasad Labs and Chennai will be the central theme. Kamal revealed that he will also direct a movie, further adding that these films could also be silent ones. “Who knows tomorrow may be 1000 Jayakanthans or even Kamal Haasans could emerge out of this venture,” Kamal mentioned as a signing off note to the Behindwoods correspondent.

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