Sakkarakkatti gets U certificate

The Censor Board has cleared Sakkarakkatti (starring Shantnoo Bhagyaraj, Ishitha and Vedhika) with a U certificate and without even a single cut.

Sakkarakkatti is the debut vehicle for hero Shantnoo (Bhagyaraj's son) and director Kala Prabhu (Kalaipuli Dhanu's son).

Sakkarakkatti became famous for its song 'Taxi Taxi', which was an instant hit. Its sheen and popularity even compelled the filmmakers to reshoot the original video. A.R. Rahman, before starting to compose for this film, promised that his work in this film will make everyone undergo the same pleasant feeling they had when they listened to him for the first time in Roja. Well, the maestro has fulfilled his promise.

Sakkarakkatti will be a wholesome youthful entertainer with its peppy music by A.R. Rahman, incredibly beautiful narration by Kala Prabhu, fresh and young faces and excellent cinematography by Andrew.

Thiru. Manasu' – A mystical entertainer

Based on real, mythical narratives recorded on palm leaves, a film called 'Thiru. Manasu' is being directed by Anushankar starring debutants Mohan Krishna and Gayathri. The crew had recently completed a 20-day shoot which proved to be challenging in the dense forests of Kodaikanal.

It has been a long time desire for the director to come up with a film with such an interesting storyline. He even is in the habit of preserving real manuscripts in his house.

The manuscript in one such palm leaf reads like this "With stern food fasting and by chanting the mantras inscripted on the palm leaves, one can change their guise." Incidentally this forms the crux of Thiru.Manasu.
This film that revolves around mystical and paranormal powers is being made at a brisk pace with a view to enthrall audiences. A film specializing in horror, striving to elicit fear and terrific responses should be a welcome addition to Tamil Cinema.

Varanam Aayiram
The audio of ‘Varanam Aayiram’ will be launched on the 24th of September at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai. The audio rights have been acquired by Sony-BMG.

‘Varanam Aayiram’ starring Suriya has musical score by Harris Jayaraj.

The movie directed by Gautham Menon features Simran, Divya Spandana and Sameera Reddy as the heroines. Two songs are expected to be premiered at the audio launch and the cast and crew of the film in their entirety will be present.

'Varanam Aayiram' appears to be a film that will showcase Suriya's talents as a flamboyant character artiste.

The movie has been in the making for over a year and will release on the 28th of October.

Kamal Haasan's 'Marma Yogi' to kickstart

'Marma Yogi' is garnering every bit of attention ever since it was announced and the latest news is that the film will start shooting in October in Mumbai. The film will be directed by Kamal Haasan and stars Trisha, Shriya, Hema Malini and Venkatesh apart from the versatile actor himself. The film is to be made in Tamil, English, Telugu and Hindi simultaneously.

'Dasavatharam' opened across many theaters with mixed reviews but then has made it quite majestically to hundred days. Adding to this majestic appeal is the way 'Marma Yogi' is being planned.

Reports indicate that the Red Camera will be used and a Hollywood cinematographer has been roped in. Kamal Haasan and make-up are becoming synonymous these days and one can expect a flamboyant approach with this period film as well. A team of make-up specialists from Hollywood will be part of the team. A new technique called 'Spray Make-up' is being introduced to Indian Cinema with this film.

An extravagant Project Launch for the film is expected to take place in Mumbai after which shooting will commence. The team would fly to many parts of the world including Sweden and of course many parts in India. Set in the 7th century AD, 'Marma Yogi' is expected to showcase a slice of life as it happened then including the diction and social themes.

Kamal Haasan is known to be quite a perfectionist and with his experience, one can expect a stunning affair.

Another huge factor that has to be spot on for 'Marma Yogi' is the costumes part. Being a period film authenticity will have to be maintained in order to be accepted and Gauthami has been assigned this responsibility.

Mariya Manohar Amazing Hip-Hop Songs

Mariya Manohar has entered the hearts of every one who listened to the music of Nayagan. His popularity is growing day by day in Kollywood, so it is natural he seems to be getting a new offer every day. The brilliant music director has already signed Naalum Therinja Rendu Per in Tamil and Ankusham in Telugu.mariya-manohar-hip-hop-songs-tamil-songs-new-songs-tamil-movies

Manohar had always been musically inclined; even as a child, he had a clear idea that he would be a music composer when he grew up. With this clear ambition, he joined music school and made sure he mastered both Western and Eastern styles of music. Later he became a sound engineer and worked with stalwarts of music industry like Devi Sri Prasad, Mani Sharma, Srikanth Deva, and T. Rajendar and learnt all about the technology available in the music industry. Finally, he got an offer when the producers of Nayagan happened to listen to two of his compositions: a Hindi album and a composition he did for Indian Theatre Krishnakanth. In his first film, Manohar made sure he grabbed everyone’s attention; he produced catchy tunes that appealed to masses. Now he is in demand in Southern film industry.

Manohar’s next attempt is to consolidate his place in Kollywood and its audiences' hearts, which has led him to attempt a full-length hip-hop song in Naalum Therinja Rendu Per, his upcoming film. Though Tamil film industry had dabbled in hip-hop style earlier too, it has not yet produced a genuine full-length hip-hop song; even Yogi B’s attempt in Kuruvi’s ‘Happy New Year’ and Polladhavan’s remix song ‘Engeyum Eppothum’ were interesting cocktails of rap and Indian film music. But Manohar’s new attempt will be Kollywood’s first complete hip-hop song.

By the way, what defines a hip-hop song best? Well, hip-hop isa rhythmic style of “speaking or chanting” over matching or backing background beats, which could even be a song but it should not interrupt the rhythmic speech, or rap as it is called; the focus remains on the rap. In our industry, the old style of intercepting a song with jazzy rap is still being followed.

The most famous hip-hop songs that hooked our attention are: Fifty cents’ 'Inda Club' and Truth Hurts’ 'Addictive' which featured Lata Mangeshkar’s 'Kaliyon ka chaman' in the background. Later, Meghna Naidu swerved sexily to its Indian version and ensconced herself in everyone’s heart.

sp balasubramani

SPB's music program sp balasubramani SPB will participate in a music program this evening. A feast awaits music lovers this evening at Chennai, that witnesses music programs now and then. In private music programs, prominent singers and music composers usually participate. Popular singer SP Balasubramaniam has participated in many such programs, but today's show is rather special. M.S.Viswanathan At the special function this evening at Kamaraj Auditorium in Chennai, SPB will sing only songs composed by MS Viswanathan for films. SP Sailaja will also sing in this program. The funds collected will go to V Excel Educational Trust for helping children with mental health problems. One can enjoy the music as well as help towards a noble cause, so please don't miss it

Prabhu and Karthik in Mani Ratnam film

After 'Kandasamy,' Vikram is to act in a Mani Ratnam film. karthik and prabhu Only a song sequence is to be filmed. For this director Susi Ganesan is going to Italy with Shriya. Chiyan is not going, since the song features only Shriya. Instead he will participate in the shooting at Chalakkudy for a film Mani Ratnam has not yet given a title for. Some titles under consideration are 'Vanam,' 'Asokavanam' and 'Ravanan.' The Chalakkudy shooting starts from 12th. Prabhu According to sources, Prabhu and Karthik who acted in 'Agni Nakshatram' are to team up again in this film. In the Hindi version, Govinda will do the role reminiscent of Hanuman. Karthik is expected to do that role in the Tamil version. Prithviraj and Priya Mani star along with Vikram and Aishwarya Rai.