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Published by T.R.Jawahar on behalf of News Today Media Private Limited., from 85, Mount Road (G.S.T Road), Guindy, Chennai 600 032 and Printed by him at Frontline Printers Private Limited, M-7, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032. Editor: T.R.Jawahar. Tel: (044) 22504000 E Mail: [email protected]. Website: www.newstodaynet.com SUNDAY 20 JANUARY 2019 8 CHENNAI newstodaynet.com newstodaydaily ntchennai BIG HONOUR FOR 2.0 | NT Bureau | D irector Shankar’s 2.0 was huge hit in Tamil cinema. The 3D film starring Ra- jinikanth and Akshay Kumar won apprecia- tion for its technical expertise. The big news is that the movie has been nominated for Sound Design at Golden Reel Awards. It has been chosen for the Golden Reel Award in the Sound Editing - Foreing Lan- guage Feature category. Golden Reel Awards is considered to be one of the highest recognition award event in the field of sound design. Resul Pookutty, Oscar award winning sound designer, who worked on 2.0, tweeted, ‘Absolutely delighted to announce #2Point0 is nominated for the highest recognition in Sound Design , Golden Reel Award at @ mpseorg in USA, I’m elated...Indian Cinema march forward...thank you so much #Team- Canaries @shankarshanmugh @arrahman @ rajinikanth.’ Sivakarthikeyan & his plans for 2019 | NT Bureau | A ctor Sivakarthikeyan is almost through with his next, being directed by Rajesh of Siva Manasula Sakthi and Boss Engira Baskaran fame. The film has Nayanthara playing the hero- ine. It is produced by KE Gnanavel Raja. Just a few days ago came Sivakarthikeyan’s production venture Kanaa, that featured him in an extend- ed cameo. The latest news is that the actor would start shooting for his movie to be directed by PS Mi- thran of Irumbuthirai fame from February. The makers are planning a release this August. The movie is bankrolled by RD Raja’s 24 AM Studios with KJR Studios, who successfully dis- tributed Ajith starrer Viswasam recently. | NT Bureau | T he audio of Cheran’s directorial Thirumanam will take place tomorrow. Prominent film personali- ties will be attending the event. Much recently, the motion poster of Thirumanam was released by actor Dhanush recently on social media and it received an overwhelming response. The director is back after a hiatus with a feel-good emotional drama. Thambi Ramaiah’s son Umapathy plays the lead role in the film which also has Sukanya, MS Baskar, Bala Saravanan, Kavya and Manobala in pivotal roles. Besides these actors, Cheran also plays a key character in the film. Speaking at the launch event, Cheran said that he lost money in the C2H and was down for a few years. ‘But I met a lot of people around that time which helped me know more about life. A single announce- ment from Vijay Sethupathi saying that he would do a film with me actually relaxed my financial situa- tion. The money-lenders got confidence that I will return their money back.’ Siddharth Vipin is composing the music for the film and Rajesh Yadav has cranked the camera. Vijay Sethupathi who will be joining hands with Cheran for a new film next year launched the first look and title of the film. | NT Bureau | Y esteryear heroine Simran won the appreciation for a good perform- ance in Rajinikanth’s Petta released for Pongal festival. The news is that the actress has signed a big venture next. Simran will next team up with actor Mad- havan after almost 19 years for Rocketry - The Nambi Effect. Sources say, ‘The makers of the film are in talks with Sim- ran ever since the project was announced. She will be apt for the role and they had even narrated the script.’ Her character is inspired by a woman who played a huge part in scientist Nambi Narayanan’s life. An official confirmation would be made soon. Rocketry is all about how the nation wronged a talented ISRO scientist who was charged with espionage in 1994. The film is all set to go on floors by the end of this month. Simran signs another biggie RAJINI, KMAAL TO ATTEND ILAYARAJA ILAYARAJA 75 75 | NT Bureau | T amil Film Producers Council is organising gala celebrations to honour maestro Ilayaraja’s con- tribution to music on 2 and 3 February in Chen- nai. To be held at YMCA Grounds in Nandanam, the event will see who’s who from Indian film industry come together under one roof. TFPC chief Vishal and team have personally invited Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. They have confirmed their participation too. On 2 Fenruary, actors and actresses will shake their legs on stage for com- positions of Ilayaraja while on the next day, the maestro will perform live. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the conduct of the event. ‘It is our privilege to honour Ilayaraja, who entertains uis for over four decades with his music,’ said Vishal. He added, ‘Personally, we all felt the need to adore and acclaim a wizard, who has been a a part of our lives. In fact, his music has been my friend in all situations of my life. Even when I was arrested recently over the issue of TFPC issue, I listened only Ilayaraja music. Whenever I go to foreign countries and everyone asks if I am from Bollywood, I tell them that I come from Tamil industry and the instant name they utter is Ilayaraja sir. He has been the identity of our entire industry. I feel this is the right time to celebrate his music.’ Thirumanam audio launch tomorrow Rowdy Baby pips Aalaporan Thamizhan | NT Bureau | T he Rowdy Baby video song from Dhanush’s Maari 2 is going viral in social media. It has emerged the the most- watched Tamil video song by beating Vijay’s’Aalaporaan Tamizhan from Mersal. Aalaporan Thamizhan had crossed nearly 91.4 million views, Rowdy Baby has clocked in more than 95 million views so far. The songs was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Prabhu Deva is the choreographer. Rowdy Baby was written and sung by Dhanush with Dhee. Foot-tapping steps by Sai Pallavi and Dhanush have been received well by fans. Maari 2 was directed by Balaji Mohan. It also featured Tovino Thomas, Krishna and Robo Shankar in key roles. The movie was released last December. AJITH WILL DO TWO FILMS FOR BONEY KAPOOR | NT Bureau | T here were speculations that Ajith would soon act in a movie to be produced by KJR Studios, who distributed Viswasam suc- cessfully. However Ajith’s publicist has clarified the reports. He tweet- ed, ‘Mr Ajith Kumar has committed for two films with Mr Boney Kapoor until mid 2020. Speculations on him signing films with other production companies are incorrect. Kindly do not encourage speculations.’ Ajith is first working in Pink remake and it would be directed by H Vinoth Kumar. It will be followed by another film for the production house. Meanwhile Ajith’s Pongal release Viswasam is doing good at the box office. Produced by Sathyajothi Thiyagarajan, Viswasam was directed by Siruthai Siva. Nay- anthara, Jagapathy Babu, Yogi Babu among others were part of the cast. Music was by Imman. VIJAY63 GOES ON FLOORS | NT Bureau | D irector Atlee will be seen col- laborating with actor Vijay for the third time after deliv- ering two hits in Theri and Mersal. To be produced by AGS Entertain- ments, the movie went on floors with a grand muhurrat. Sources say that the movie is a sports based flick. Nayanthara plays Vijay’s ladylove in it. Music is by AR Rahman. The cast also includes Kathir of Pariyerum Perumal , Yogi Babu, Nandhraj among others. Buzz is that talks are on with Keerthy suresh to play a meaty role in the film. Atlee, said, ‘I am not usually fear- ful, this time in fact, the confidence and responsibility is a little more. So I was thinking of doing something bigger and better.’ Actor Vijay, filmmaker Atlee among others at the pooja of Vijay63 in Chennai
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Gemini, Gemini... Gavani, Gavani...
Thambi Ramiah turns music composer
‘I was not just a
fan, but a friend
and also a brother
to him. A brother
with whom Gemini
anna never
hesitated to share
even his personal
life incidents’
Ramya & a
song
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BIGHONOUR FOR 2.0
| NT Bureau |
Director Shankar’s 2.0 was huge hit in Tamil cinema. The 3D fi lm starring Ra-
jinikanth and Akshay Kumar won apprecia-tion for its technical expertise.
The big news is that the movie has been nominated for Sound Design at Golden Reel Awards. It has been chosen for the Golden Reel Award in the Sound Editing - Foreing Lan-guage Feature category. Golden Reel Awards is considered to be one of the highest recognition award event in the fi eld of sound design.
Resul Pookutty, Oscar award winning sound designer, who worked on 2.0, tweeted, ‘Absolutely delighted to announce #2Point0 is nominated for the highest recognition in Sound Design , Golden Reel Award at @mpseorg in USA, I’m elated...Indian Cinema march forward...thank you so much #Team-Canaries @shankarshanmugh @arrahman @rajinikanth.’
Sivakarthikeyan & his plans
for 2019| NT Bureau |
Actor Sivakarthikeyan is almost through with his next, being directed by Rajesh of Siva
Manasula Sakthi and Boss Engira Baskaran fame. The fi lm has Nayanthara playing the hero-ine. It is produced by KE Gnanavel Raja. Just a few days ago came Sivakarthikeyan’s production venture Kanaa, that featured him in an extend-ed cameo.
The latest news is that the actor would start shooting for his movie to be directed by PS Mi-thran of Irumbuthirai fame from February. The makers are planning a release this August.
The movie is bankrolled by RD Raja’s 24 AM Studios with KJR Studios, who successfully dis-tributed Ajith starrer Viswasam recently.
| NT Bureau |
The audio of Cheran’s directorial Thirumanam will take place tomorrow. Prominent fi lm personali-
ties will be attending the event. Much recently, the motion poster of Thirumanam was released by actor Dhanush recently on social media and it received an overwhelming response. The director is back after a hiatus with a feel-good emotional drama.
Thambi Ramaiah’s son Umapathy plays the lead role in the fi lm which also has Sukanya, MS Baskar, Bala Saravanan, Kavya and Manobala in pivotal roles. Besides these actors, Cheran also plays a key character in the fi lm.
Speaking at the launch event, Cheran said that he lost money in the C2H and was down for a few years. ‘But I met a lot of people around that time which helped me know more about life. A single announce-ment from Vijay Sethupathi saying that he would do a fi lm with me actually relaxed my fi nancial situa-tion. The money-lenders got confi dence that I will return their money back.’
Siddharth Vipin is composing the music for the fi lm and Rajesh Yadav has cranked the camera. Vijay Sethupathi who will be joining hands with Cheran for a new fi lm next year launched the fi rst look and title of the fi lm.
| NT Bureau |
Yesteryear heroine Simran won the appreciation for a good perform-ance in Rajinikanth’s Petta released
for Pongal festival. The news is that the actress has signed a big venture next. Simran will next team up with actor Mad-havan after almost 19 years for Rocketry - The Nambi Effect. Sources say, ‘The makers of the fi lm are in talks with Sim-ran ever since the project was announced. She will be apt for the role and they had even narrated the script.’
Her character is inspired by a woman who played a huge part in scientist Nambi Narayanan’s life. An offi cial confi rmation would be made soon. Rocketry is all about how the nation wronged a talented ISRO scientist who was charged with espionage in 1994. The fi lm is all set togo on fl oors by the end of this month.
Simran signs
another biggie
RAJINI,KMAAL TOATTENDILAYARAJAILAYARAJA 75 75
| NT Bureau |
Tamil Film Producers Council is organising gala celebrations to honour maestro Ilayaraja’s con-tribution to music on 2 and 3 February in Chen-
nai. To be held at YMCA Grounds in Nandanam, the event will see who’s who from Indian fi lm industry come together under one roof. TFPC chief Vishal and team have personally invited Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. They have confi rmed their participation too. On 2 Fenruary, actors and actresses will shake their legs on stage for com-positions of Ilayaraja while on the next day, the maestro will perform live. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the conduct of the event. ‘It is our privilege to honour Ilayaraja, who entertains uis for over four decades with his music,’ said Vishal.He added, ‘Personally, we all felt the need to adore and acclaim
a wizard, who has been a a part of our lives. In fact, his music has been my friend in all situations of my life. Even when I was arrested recently over the issue of TFPC issue, I listened only Ilayaraja music. Whenever I go to foreign countries and everyone asks if I am from Bollywood, I tell them that I come from Tamil industry and the instant name they utter is Ilayaraja sir. He has been the identity of our entire industry. I feel this is the right time to celebrate his music.’
Thirumanamaudio launch
tomorrow
Rowdy Baby pipsAalaporan Thamizhan
| NT Bureau |
The Rowdy Baby video song from Dhanush’s Maari 2 is going viral in social media. It has emerged the the most-
watched Tamil video song by beating Vijay’s’Aalaporaan Tamizhan from Mersal. Aalaporan Thamizhan had crossed nearly 91.4 million views, Rowdy Baby has clocked in more than 95 million views so far.
The songs was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Prabhu Deva is the choreographer. Rowdy Baby was written and sung by Dhanush with Dhee.
Foot-tapping steps by Sai Pallavi and Dhanush have been received well by fans. Maari 2 was directed by Balaji Mohan. It also featured Tovino Thomas, Krishna and Robo Shankar in key roles. The movie was released last December.
AJITH WILL DOTWO FILMS FORBONEY KAPOOR
| NT Bureau |
There were speculations that Ajith would soon act in a movie
to be produced by KJR Studios, who distributed Viswasam suc-cessfully. However Ajith’s publicist has clarifi ed the reports. He tweet-ed, ‘Mr Ajith Kumar has committed for two fi lms with Mr Boney Kapoor until mid 2020. Speculations on him signing fi lms with other production companies are incorrect. Kindly do not encourage speculations.’
Ajith is fi rst working in Pink remake and it would be directed by H Vinoth Kumar. It will be followed by another fi lm for the production house.
Meanwhile Ajith’s Pongal release Viswasam is doing good at the box offi ce. Produced by Sathyajothi Thiyagarajan, Viswasam was directed by Siruthai Siva. Nay-anthara, Jagapathy Babu, Yogi Babu among others were part of the cast. Music was by Imman.
VIJAY63 GOESON FLOORS
| NT Bureau |
Director Atlee will be seen col-laborating with actor Vijay for the third time after deliv-
ering two hits in Theri and Mersal. To be produced by AGS Entertain-ments, the movie went on fl oors with a grand muhurrat. Sources say that the movie is a sports based fl ick. Nayanthara plays Vijay’s ladylove in it. Music is by AR Rahman. The cast also includes Kathir of Pariyerum Perumal, Yogi Babu, Nandhraj among others.
Buzz is that talks are on with Keerthy suresh to play a meaty role in the fi lm.
Atlee, said, ‘I am not usually fear-ful, this time in fact, the confi dence and responsibility is a little more. So I was thinking of doing something bigger and better.’
Actor Vijay, fi lmmaker Atlee
among others at the pooja of Vijay63
in Chennai
