Any movie starring Vijay tends to be surrounded by hype. But when it’s a period-fantasy film, expectations skyrocket. Chimbu Deven, in an interview with The Hindu, shares his views on the making of Puli, working with Vijay, getting Sridevi on board, and more.
Puli features an ensemble cast with Vijay, Shruti Haasan, Hansika Motwant, Sridevi, Prabhu, Nandita and Sudeep in important roles.From a time where he only chose formulae films, to a time when he worked on story-focused socially relevant films like Thuppakki and Kaththi, the fantasy adventure film Puli will be another step in a new direction.
According to sources close to the Chimbudevan-directed film Puli, the audio launch of the highly anticipated movie is likely be held on August 2. Preparations for a grand audio launch are being carried out in full swing. An official confirmation of the revised date is expected shortly.
The teaser of actor Vijay’s upcoming film Puli, which was released on June 22 as part of the actor’s birthday celebrations, has garnered over 2 million views on Youtube in less than a day. It is also said that the count has surpassed the record created by Gautham Menon’s Yennai Arindhaal.
An intern at the Four Frames mixing studio was arrested yesterday in connection with the leak of the first look teaser of Vijay’s Puli. The leaked version – apparently shot within the Four Frames sound mixing studio – was uploaded to YouTube before the official version was due to be released.
In an interview from his early years, Vijay confessed that he would love to do anti-hero roles. “I want to do films like Sigappu Rojakkal, Baazigar, Darr.Vijay’s consequent films seemed to hint at his political ambitions – his films now became major ‘mass’ vehicles, fuelled by firebrand dialogues.After a series of similar themed films – Thiruppachi, Sivakasi, Thirumalai, etc, Vijay did try in earnest to accommodate the wishes of his fans with his interests.
Director Chimbudevan’s upcoming film, Puli, has been making headlines for a while now. As actor Vijay’s birthday falls on June 22, the makers of Puli and fans of the actor are gearing up for the first glimpse of the highly anticipated film on June 21 at 12 AM. The team announced that a teaser for the movie will be launched at that time.
In a recent interview to a magazine, actress Nandita talked about her role in Vijay-starrer Puli. She plays Vijay’s love-interest in a flashback portion and the actress hinted that the duo might have a song sequence together.
Directed by Chimbudevan, Puli has Vijay, Hansika and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles while Prabhu, Sridevi, Nandita and Sudeep are a part of the supporting cast.Actor Vijay has lent his voice for a song in his upcoming film Puli, directed by Chimbudevan.A press release issued by the movie’s PRO confirmed the news and added that the song was recorded recently along with music director Devi Sri Prasad and director Chimbudevan.
Shooting of director Chimbudevan’s upcoming film Puli has been wrapped up, confirmed a source close to the production team. It is said that the last scene of the movie was filmed in and around the famous Tiger Temple in Thailand. Also, the team canned some important sequences in the famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
His Vasanthi Tamilselvan is the personification of all those women; that middle class wife and mother content to coast along life, the one whose biggest problem is the rise in vegetable prices.I’d have loved to know more about the woman that went through this transformation; about why she says that her life has been nothing but pain so far. It would made her character more relatable; added more drama to the film, and made the payoff more worthwhile.
Nobody can question the noble intentions of ’36 Vayadhinile’ team. This would have been a better product if only the director avoided the deja-vu effect of watching a loudly adapted remake of Sridevi’s comeback movie. This would have been a better comeback in terms of reach if it had been a TV mini-serial.
The crew of Vijay-Shruti Haasan starrer Puli will soon travel to Cambodia for a song sequence, said a IANS report. Directed by Chimbudevan, the film has Hansika playing a pivotal role.
Gone with the Wind is a classic, she says, “Kaaka Kaaka was slick, the script was excellent and the real-life love between the stars made the movie sizzle; Moonram Pirai and Mullum Malarum were heartwarming and pure, Michael Madana Kama Rajan was ultimate in comedy, and Queen embodied a refreshing new attitude towards women.
The Puli team, currently camping at Thalakonam Forest regions, have shot their grand opening song which features Vijay, Shruti Haasan, Prabhu, Thambi Ramaiyah, Sathyan, Junior Balayya, Narein, Joe Malluri, Madhumitha, Anjalidevi, Gayathri and other artistes. The song, choreographed by dance master Sreedhar, also has 300 junior artistes and 200 dancers.
Actress Nandita has been roped in to play one of the lead roles in actor Vijay’s ongoing movie Puli, confirmed a source close to the production team. Nandita’s upcoming projects – Idam Porul Eval and Uppu Karuvadu – are under various stages of production.
In the maiden edition of Filmfare’s Style and Glamour awards, Farah Khan’s Happy New Year won the ‘Most Glamourous Film’ award and Karan Johar won the ‘Most Glamourous Director’ award. Young guns Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra won the ‘Emerging Face of Fashion’ title. Sonam Kapoor won ‘Trendsetter of the Year’ and ‘Most Stylish Female’ star […]
In this 2010 romantic drama directed by Gautam Menon, Jessie and Karthik, played by Trisha and STR respectively, share their first moment of intimacy during a train journey to Chennai from Kerala, to the tunes of AR Rahman’s Omana Penne .In Moondram Pirai, Cheenu (Kamal Hassan) follows Viji (Sridevi) to the railway station where she boards the train, leaving Cheenu heartbroken.
Filmmaker RC Sakthi passed away at a private hospital this afternoon, where he was being treated for a kidney ailment. The director, who made critically acclaimed films like Unarchigal and Chirai, was 75.
The first look poster of director Chimbudevan’s Puli will be unveiled sometime in February, according to Deccan Chronicle. Ever since the shooting of the film began, the team has been maintaining a low profile.
Composer Ilaiyaraaja was felicitated by the stars of Indian cinema on January 20, to mark his 1000th film score.
Director Chimbudevan and his crew are currently in Andhra Pradesh shooting for Puli. After the completion of this schedule – about 10 days – the unit will head to Kerala and Punjab to finish shooting the rest of the movie.
Vijay’s next film has been titled Puli. Directed by Chimbudevan, the movie features an ensemble cast of Hansika, Shruti Haasan, Sridevi, and Sudeep. Puli went on floors in November, and the first schedule was filmed in a massive set that was erected in ECR.
While Baahubali director SS Rajamouli tried to find solace in KB’s films. Home.. but no solace as news of balachander sir is deeply saddening. 3. Actor Vivekh, who was introduced by KB, was devastated at his passing; as was actress Khushbu. My mentor gone!Former Chief Minister Karunanidhi paid his last respects to KB. கலையுலகம் உள்ளவரை கே. பாலசந்தரின் #KBalachandar புகழ் மேலும் மேலும் வளரும் pic. twitter.
Reports indicate that filming of the Vijay – Chimbudevan project will complete by April 2015. Production began last month with the team filming some stunt sequences and a ‘grand’ song. The yet-untitled film has Vijay in dual roles with Hansika Motwani and Shruti Haasan essaying the female leads.