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Who calls SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE the best movie ----here it is NAAN KADAVUL
Naan Kadavul "aham Bramhasmi" is an awesome movie...i would rate it with 5 stars.Bala sir has touched in the areas where noone has stepped in.be it humour,the sentiment,the characterisation and no matter what this movie stands first.I find it really outrageous that some movie sites and news papers have commented about this great movie as filth.Dinamalar's firiday's paper quoted that the movie has ditched the producers which is really too bad.Bala sir is someone who doesnt care about this but i dont know what to say about these filthy idiots who underrate this movie.Nomatter what HATS OFF TO BALA ,POOJA ,ILLAIYARAJA and the entire crew.....

THIS MOVIE WILL HAVE ITS NAME IN THE HISTORY OF BTAMIL CINEMA FOREVER.

Sarvam, Ayngaran international's next venture with arya and trisha in the lead is a bubbly romantic movie which one can find easily from the trailer and the songs.Yuvan's songs are really amazing ..especially the theme music with a mexican touch is really great...some might find a song or two a bit boring...but they turn out to be really pleasant on the second time...anyway folks Enjoy the Music

For spiritual and astrological amends, a father drives his son away from home. The boy leaves Tamilnadu and takes refuge in Kasi. He (Arya) grows up in the midst of Saadhu and Sanyasins and become one with long hair and gory looks. Meanwhile, realising his folly, the father goes in search of his son to Varanasi. Shocked to see his son in such state, he decides to bring his back to his home town. His encounters in Tamilnadu and turn of events after he leaves to Varanasi forms the story.


Highlights of Naan Kadavul

• This is Bala's fourth directorial venture after Sethu, Nandha and Pithamagan.
  
• For the first time Bala is not penning the dialogues for his film. It is handled by noted Tamil literararian and writer Jayamohan
  
• Pooja has dubbed in her own voice
  
• Lyricist Vaale has penned a song in praise of Lord Vishnu in Dasavatharam. In Naan Kadavul, he has written a song in praise of Lord Shiva.
  
• The climax stunt sequences were shot for 26 days
  
• Three directors form part of the project ( Acharya Ravi, Singam Puli and Rassaiya Kannan)
  
• With hope that Naan Kadavul will sweep national awards, the movie would be censored on 30 December, 2008 to join the race for the acclaim this year itself.
  
• Since movies with Digital Interlude (DI) are not considered for National awards, both the cinematographer and the director have not used DI in the film.
  
• It would be released simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu.
  
• A total of 450 physically challenged children and elders form part of the movie. Bala was felicitated for his mammoth effort on World Handicapped Day celebrations recently.
  
• Over 48 physically challenged persons, who know nothing about cinema had been to Chennai to dub in their own voice. A team of doctors attended them in case of emergency during the shoot.
  
• Ilayaraja was mightily impressed seeing the film and wondered the work to be done for re-recording.
  
• Ilayaraja was joined by acclaimed Bollywood composer Uttam Singh for re-recording.
  
• For the first time, a full-fleg song in Sanskrit feature in the movie
  
• The movie was shot in Varanasi, Kasi, Kanchipuram and Periyakulam
  
• The newcomers in the movie include Rajendran, a popular stunt artiste, director Singampuli, producer Azhagam Thamizhmani, an eunuch Keerthana and a physically challenged singer Kovai Krishnamurthy. Keerthana hails from Madurai.

Director Bala's hard toil for over a couple of years is finally there to be seen and admired. The much-hyped and awaited movie of the year 'Naan Kadavul' is ready to storm theatres in a matter of few weeks.

Supposedly a class film that was shot mostly in Kasi and Varanasi, the movie dwells on the theme – 'Aham Brhamhasmi' (everyone is God by himself). Known for his quality, Bala, who in his career spanning nearly a decade has churned out just three movies (Sethu, Nandha and Pithamagan), has given his heart and soul for Naan Kadavul.

Arya plays a Saadhu, who is brought up in Kasi. No doubt Bala, the man who gave a facelift to the careers of Vikram and Suriya, would have exploited the best from him.

Illayaraja's has come up with catchy melodious songs. He seems to have shared a good rapport with Bala in the past and their tie-up continues. Impressed with the film, he wondered at the work that had to be done for re-recording. Eventually he was joined by acclaimed Bollywood composer Uttam Singh for re-recording.

The movie was shot in Kasi, Kanchipuram and Periyakulam. It stars Arya, Pooja, Rajendran, Azhagan Thamizhmani among others. The film is about a father, who for spiritual and astrological amends drives his son away from home. The boy leaves Tamilnadu and takes refuge in Kasi.

He (Arya) grows up in the midst of Saadhus and Sanyasis and becomes one with matted hair and unkempt looks. Meanwhile, realizing his folly, the father goes in search of his son to Varanasi.

Shocked to see his son in such a state, he decides to bring his back to his home town. His encounters in Tamilnadu and turn of events after he leaves for Varanasi forms the story.

Lyricist Vaalee had penned a song in praise of Lord Vishnu in Dasavatharam. In Naan Kadavul, he has written a song in praise of Lord Shiva.

The climax stunt sequence was shot for 26 days. The other credits are Arthur A Wilson (cinematography), Ilayaraja (music), Krishnamurthy (art), Super Subbarayan (stunts), Suresh Urs (editing), Jayamohan (dialogues), Raju (effects) and Vaalee (lyrics).

The movie is produced by Vasan Visual Ventures' K S Srinivasan. The story, screenplay and direction are by Bala.

Naan Kadavul was cleared by the Regional Censor Board in Chennai, with a UA certificate. The film has become eligible for National Awards 2008, as it has been censored that year. Also the buzz is that the movie would have a grand release as all the areas are already sold out.

All hope is not lost in Kollywood! At a time when the theatre-going audience has dwindled and a general criticism prevails that quality has taken a beating in Tamil cinema, 'Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu' has come a whiff of fresh air.

There is no bad mouthing villains and no crass comedy or needless romantic duets. Debutant director Susindhran has consciously avoided all clichéd commercial elements, yet managed to render an engrossing entertainer. But, the movie has abundant human emotions in it.

A refreshing and a different film, 'Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu' lives up to the title, dwelling upon a group of friends for whom the valorous sport of kabbadi is everything in their life. Susindhran's engrossing screenplay coupled with pacy narration works out all the wonders. Glorifying the victory of underdogs never failed to appease the masses.

Seemingly inspired by the success of films like Bollywood's 'Lagaan', 'Chak de India' and Tamil flicks 'Chennai 600028' and 'Lee' that were made around sports, Susindhran has churned out a film which is all about kabbadi, a hugely popular sport in rural Tamilnadu.

Every character in the film but for the kabbadi coach played by Kishore is new and hence provides a fresh feel for the audience. As an inspirational coach he reminds one of a similar role played by Shahrukh Khan in 'Chak De India'. He oozes charm and elegance in the role as a kabbadi coach. A dignified portrayal by him wins the heart of the film-buffs at the first go.

Not far behind is Vishnu, the newcomer. He fits the role like a 'T' thanks to his innocent and the boy-next-door-looks. As Marimuthu he brings out on screen the emotions of a caring son, a yearning lover and a determined sportsman. The cute-looking Saranya Mohan as Vishnu's ladylove is adequate for the role. Clad in Pavadai and Thavani, she does a breezy role. A convincing cameo by her is praiseworthy.

A host of other characters including newcomers Vairavan, Nithish, Sundar, Appu Kutti, Suri and Pandi does have a role to play in the film and they resemble the youngsters we see every day in rustic villages.

The movie has threadbare storyline. In a nutshell, it is the triumph of a group of young men, who are considered the 'regular' losers in kabbadi by people in their own backyard. Touted as the fit for nothing bunch, these men go on to win accolades to their acquaintance with a skilled coach.

The entire story unfolds in a remote village near Madurai. What begins as a soft romance between a poor young boy Marimuthu (Vishnu) and a young girl (Saranya Mohan), who comes to the village soon takes a turn. Marimuthu along with his childhood friends Ayyappan (Vairavan), Sekar (Nithish), Murthy (Sundar), Appu Kuttu (Appu Kutty) and Pandi (Pandi) yearn and crave to win a kabbadi tournament. Their Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu is popular for they never managed to win a tournament.

They manage to find themselves by chance in a State-level tournament where they are considered to bow out in the very first round. But the bunch of young men, who share different thoughts and ideas, with the help of Souda Muthu (Kishore), a professional kabbadi coach, emerge winner. But the story doesn't end here for there are more surprises that are thrown for the audience.

The highlight of the movie is debutant music composer V Selvaganesh's (son of Ghatam exponent Vikku Vinayakaram) melodious music and background score. Especially, the pacy re-recording during the kabbadi match sets up all the momentum.

Equally appealing is the art work by G C Anandhan. An able craftsman, he has created the rural village well before our eyes. Especially, the grand décor in 'thiruvizha' scenes is amazing. The soft lens of J Laxman and crispy dialogues by Baskar Sakthi brings before our eyes the innocence that prevails in the daily life in villages.

K Anand Chakravarthy, the young producer, can walk proudly for he has rendered a movie that is entertaining from the word go, sans any glamour or double entendre.

On the whole, 'Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu' is a movie that is different from commercial clichés ushering hope and confidence in Tamil cinema.

Ajith is gearing up for his next film that is to be directed by Saran. The movie tentatively titled 'Asal' will be produced by Sivaji Productions and would have musical score by Harris Jayaraj.

Ajith who would be playing an action role in the film has gone in for a drastic change in his looks. He will be sporting a long moustache like that of Kamal Haasan in 'Virumandi'. He has also reportedly lost considerable weight after undergoing rigorous workouts.

The shooting for the film is slated to begin next month. Expectations are high on the film as Ajith and Saran had earlier teamed up to render hit films such as 'Kadhal Mannan', 'Amarkalam' and 'Attagasam' earlier.