Kavalan Trailer

Ajith warns his fans

Ajith Kumar has issued a warning to the members of his fans organisation that he would not hesitate to disband fan clubs if they failed to listen to his words.

In a statement today, the 'Thala' said that he had come to know about some 'unwanted' activities by a section of his fans, without proper permission from the headquarters.

"If this continues, I will disband my fan clubs. I am a man who would always bow to love and would never succumb to pressure. So I request my fans not to indulge in unwanted activities," he said.

‘Kavalan’ trailer launched

Even as ‘Kavalan’ is facing troubles in Tamil Nadu, the world premiere trailer launch of the film was held in the United States on Thursday.

And the guest of honour at the trailer launch function was none other than Vijay, the protagonist of the film, who was all smiles on seeing a big euphoria among his fans.

They have arranged a 20 passenger ‘Hummer Limousine’ as part of the royal welcome for the ‘Ilaya Thalapathi’. The event took place at India Community Center, Milpitas California, one of the important places where important functions would be held.

Please note this is the first time ever in the history of Tamil Cinema that a trailer of a film was launched here.

Captain ready with his next

Happy with the response ‘Virudhagiri’ has evoked, Vijayakanth is getting ready for his next movie. Sources say the new venture will also be directed by the actor-politician himself.

Remember ‘Virudhagiri’ is the maiden directorial venture of Vijayakanth, in his three-decade long career in Kollywood. The film produced by L K Sudeesh hit the screens Friday last.

“Our Captain, who is now busy with party works as Assembly elections are fast approaching, will start his next venture soon. The movie will be an action adventure,” circles close to him say.

Rahman in Oscar race too

A couple of days after bagging a Golden Globe nomination, A R Rahman is once again in Oscar race with his song 'If I Rise' from 127 Hours. The number has made it to the Academy shortlist for the Original Song category.

A total of 41 tunes, including the number that Rahman wrote for Danny Boyle's film, will be judged for Oscar considerations by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Clips featuring the songs will be viewed by the members of the music branch, who will vote to determine the final nominees on 6 January, Academy's official website said unveiling the list on Thursday.

The nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards will be unveiled January 25 while the award ceremony will take place on 27 February at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.

‘Thala’ at Binny Mills

Binny Mills at Perambur has of late become the preferred destination of Kollywood filmmakers. Since shooting is taking place non-stop there, the premises is being fondly called as Kodambakkam of north Chennai.

Currently, the shooting of Ajith’s 50th film ‘Mankatha’ is going on at Binny Mills and this has become an enough reason to make the destination a hot and happening place.

As soon as they came to know that their ‘Thala’ has come to the area, Ajith fans thronged Binny Mills to have a glimpse of their matinee idol. It is said a stunt sequence is at present being shot there and Ajith has been giving his best to it.