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VIJAY the Warrior King

Ilayathalapathy VIJAY is all set to test himself in uncharted waters in his next fantasy venture directed by Chimbudevan. This is expected to be a first-of-its kind experience for Vijay, known for this penchant for run-of-the-mill commercial movies.

The movie is unofficially called VIJAY 58 and boasts of an ensemble cast which includes Vijay, Sudeep of Naan E fame, Sruthi Haasan who is pairing opposite Vijay for the first time and yesteryear actress Sridevi in prominent roles. The movie is directed by Chimbudevan who made his debut with the commercially successful and critically acclaimed Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi. Music will be by DSP, Editing by Sreekar Prasad and camera will be handled by Natraj.

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Vijay 58 will go on the floor by the end of September 2014 and is slated for a Summer 2015 release.

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First Look - 21-June-2015, 12:00 a.m.

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PULI TEASER - 21-June-15, 2:00 p.m


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[arulraj]

Super team....expecting Block buster:smokesmirk:

[arulraj]

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What can we expect from Vijay 58? - Cinematographer Nataraj
It’ll be a very entertaining mass film. I’ll give you more exciting details once the formal announcements are made. But I can tell you that this film will raise a lot of eyebrows.

Personally I’m very excited to be a part of this film, the first reason being Ilayathalapathy Vijay. Then there’s Sridevi, Sudeep, Shruti Haasan, Hansika and along with all of them I’m going to have a blast.

Personally I’m very excited to be a part of this film, the first reason being Ilayathalapathy Vijay.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-cinematographer/natarajan-subramaniam/an-exclusive-interview-with-cinematographer-natarajan-subramanian.html

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Sridevi to start work on two films

After making a cool comeback with English Vinglish two years ago, Sridevi is surging ahead in her second showbiz innings.

The actress has now signed not one but two films. Mirror has it that the actress will first start shooting in September for a Tamil film produced by Shebu and Selvaraj. Buzz is, Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti Haasan and South star Vijay will also feature in it.

Set in Chennai it is a fantasy flick with Sridevi in a major role. Next in line is a women oriented subject in Hindi helmed by Ravi Udyawar (of RU Films), a renowned Southern ad filmmaker. This film which will be shot in Delhi, will go on floors in October and will be produced by her husband Boney Kapoor.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sridevi-to-start-work-on-two-films/articleshow/33724799.cms?

[Kumaran.P]

Vijay 58 shoot to start in Kerala!

Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s next film tentatively called Vijay 58 to be directed by Chimbudevan will start in forest areas of Kerala.
Chimbudevan and cameraman Natraj has chosen forest areas in picturesque Chalakudi and the majestic Nelliyampathy hill ranges for the shoot of the film scheduled to start in September/October.
Last week Chimbudevan and Natraj did an extensive location hunt and trekking in the forest areas of Kerala, before zeroing in on Chalakudi and Nelliyampathy. After the first schedule they will be shooting in four other exotic locations in North India.
This big budget action fantasy entertainer has Vijay, Kannada star Sudeep, yesteryear top heroine Sridevi, Shruthi Haasan and Hansika with music by Devi Sri Prasad. Actor and cameraman Natty aka Nataraj Subramaniam will be the cinematographer of this film which will have lot of graphics and special effects.
Vijay 58 is produced by the actors trusted right-hand man and PRO PT Selvakumar and his regular Kerala distributor Shibu of Thameens Films under the banner of SKT Studios. The film is slotted for release in summer of 2015.
http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-58-shoot-to-start-in-kerala-news-tamil-oiujmEhcbfjjg.html

[SenGOEk]

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Shooting began already? That's good news.

[Kumaran.P]

Vijay 58: A 100-crore budget; 200-day call sheet from Vijay

Director Chimbudevan’s upcoming film with Vijay, a fantasy entertainer, is reported to be made at a lavish budget of 100 crores. Sources say Ilayathalapathy has allocated a bulk 200-day call sheet for the film. The shooting will commence in Kerala by November and will span for over nine months before the makers kickstart post-production work. The film’s second schedule will be shot in Mysore and third and fourth schedules are planned in Tamil Nadu and North India (Darjeeling, Kulu Manali) respectively. The team will tour abroad for the final schedule, says a source.
Starring Vijay, Shruti Haasan and Hansika Motwani in lead roles, the film also has Sudeep and Sridevi Boney Kapoor in important roles. Produced by Vijay’s long-term associate PT Selvakumar and Thameens, it has music by Devi Sri Prasad.

[gane14]

Vijay 58: A 100-crore budget; 200-day call sheet from Vijay

Director Chimbudevan’s upcoming film with Vijay, a fantasy entertainer, is reported to be made at a lavish budget of 100 crores. Sources say Ilayathalapathy has allocated a bulk 200-day call sheet for the film. The shooting will commence in Kerala by November and will span for over nine months before the makers kickstart post-production work. The film’s second schedule will be shot in Mysore and third and fourth schedules are planned in Tamil Nadu and North India (Darjeeling, Kulu Manali) respectively. The team will tour abroad for the final schedule, says a source.
Starring Vijay, Shruti Haasan and Hansika Motwani in lead roles, the film also has Sudeep and Sridevi Boney Kapoor in important roles. Produced by Vijay’s long-term associate PT Selvakumar and Thameens, it has music by Devi Sri Prasad.

100 crores in the hands of chimbudevan? Hope he delivers..

[Kumaran.P]

GRAND PALACE SET FOR VIJAY 58!
Vijay’s Kaththi is all set for a Diwali showdown post the censors, but the makers are maintaining things low-key to ensure a smooth release. Though Vijay had earlier stated that he will start his next film soon after Kaththi’s shoot, he has decided to take the next step after Kaththi’s release. The shoot for Vijay58 will kickstart sometime next month, after the star takes a little breather after Kaththi.
Sources say that a huge set is being erected in a village near Mahabalipuram. The set which is being constructed in the form of a grand palace, stretches for about 100 acres. Art director Muthuraj is said to be meticulously working with his team to bring out a royal look as many important scenes will be shot inside this palace.
Directed by Chimbudevan, Vijay 58 has Vijay, Shruti Hassan, Hansika, Kiccha Sudeepa and Sridevi in the main starcast. Music will be composed by Devi Sri Prasad while camerawork will be taken care of by Natty.
http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-grand-palace-vijay58-14-10-146310.htm

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[k_vanan]

GRAND PALACE SET FOR VIJAY 58!
Vijay’s Kaththi is all set for a Diwali showdown post the censors, but the makers are maintaining things low-key to ensure a smooth release. Though Vijay had earlier stated that he will start his next film soon after Kaththi’s shoot, he has decided to take the next step after Kaththi’s release. The shoot for Vijay58 will kickstart sometime next month, after the star takes a little breather after Kaththi.
Sources say that a huge set is being erected in a village near Mahabalipuram. The set which is being constructed in the form of a grand palace, stretches for about 100 acres. Art director Muthuraj is said to be meticulously working with his team to bring out a royal look as many important scenes will be shot inside this palace.
Directed by Chimbudevan, Vijay 58 has Vijay, Shruti Hassan, Hansika, Kiccha Sudeepa and Sridevi in the main starcast. Music will be composed by Devi Sri Prasad while camerawork will be taken care of by Natty.
http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-grand-palace-vijay58-14-10-146310.htm

DSP for high budget movie :confused: ..... hope he don't produce another Kanthasamy failure again :shaking:

IMO ARR is best choice for this project :sad:

[Russellmvr]

DSP for high budget movie :confused: ..... hope he don't produce another Kanthasamy failure again :shaking:

IMO ARR is best choice for this project :sad:

+1 Very true... I m worried about having DSP on board than, not having ARR.
DSP's recent were pathetic.

[mareen]

Dsp best was something something. However, this is an exciting project.

[Dammy R]

More than MD, personally I feel the bigger risk is giving the directorial baton to someone like Chimbudevan for a big budget project such as this. If the director was someone like Shankar or ARM, it's worth taking the risk. But we ll see...hope Chimbudevan proves me wrong.

[uruzalari]

VIJAY TO DEAL WITH DWARFS IN VIJAY58?

http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-vijay58-dwarfs-16-10-146336.htm

[arulraj]

A majestic start to Vijay 58Oct 17, 2014
From a passionate cinematographer to a quintessential actor, Natarajan Subramaniam popularly known as Natty has been the face behind many popular Indian films like 'Jab we met', 'Ranjhanaa' etc. It is already reported that he is the cinematographer of the upcoming Chimbu Devan's untitled project with Ilayathalapathy Vijay.

Natty, in his social media page has posted that, this fantasy based flick will boast of grand sets with amazing aesthetics. He also said that he finds Art director Muthuraj's work mind boggling and is very excited to work with him.

Vijay 58 features a high-profile star cast like Shruthi Hassan, Hansika and Sridevi in important roles. The movie is said to be semi-periodic and title is yet to be finalized. If everything goes as per plan, the film will go on floors in the first week of November.

[Kumaran.P]

#vijay58 ll be kick started with a song shoot frm November 10 in Chennai :)

[uruzalari]

Kaushik LM
‏@Lmkmoviemaniac
#Vijay58 is going to see #Vijay donning diametrically different dual roles. This will be the 4th double role for the star.

Kaushik LM
‏@Lmkmoviemaniac
#Vijay58 is also touted to be something fresh and never-seen-before from the director. Not fantasy / not cowboy. Stay tuned for it:)

[SenGOEk]

Title konjam nallatha vaika sollunga..:lol2:

Sharp as KATHTHI..

[Mr.GreyShirt]

4th double role?

[interz]

hmmm...

Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Villu
Kaththi
Vijay 58 untitled project

[Mr.GreyShirt]

Oh yea Villu...

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Excited :)

[Russellmvr]

DSP :cry2:

[selvamohankumar]

DSP :cry2:

+1 he just makes u get out of theatre with head ache :(

[k_vanan]

Chimbhu Devan not good to extract any good songs from his previous movie.... Here comes again thalavali MD gonna be worst. Just check kochadaiiyaan BGM & songs for what we will missed in this high budget fantasy flick :(

[leosimha]

Vijay in a Fantasy film and guess another blockbuster on the way if all goes well with the story, script, screenplay and the Chimbhu Devan.

[ecureuhapis]

Chimbhu Devan not good to extract any good songs from his previous movie.... Here comes again thalavali MD gonna be worst. Just check kochadaiiyaan BGM & songs for what we will missed in this high budget fantasy flick :(

vj albums never disappoint. the last outright forgettable was geethai.

this is the same guy who has given hits with sreekanth deva

[k_vanan]

vj albums never disappoint. the last outright forgettable was geethai.

this is the same guy who has given hits with sreekanth deva

It's not about just songs but something I looking for special music in this fantasy flick... singham & Vel mathiri padam-na DSP paravaillai :)

[SenGOEk]

VIJAY TO HAVE A QUICK HOLIDAY IN LONDON

Ilaiyathalapathy Vijay who was busy working 24*7 for Kaththi has finally got some time to spend with his family. Yes, Vijay will be flying to London for a quick Holiday till November first week and he will be back on November 10 for the song shoot of his 58th film, which is to be directed by Chimbudevan.

Vijay58 is said to be a commercial entertainer with a fantasy backdrop and the first phase of shooting will happen at a grand set at ECR, Chennai. A song featuring Vijay, Shruthi Haasan, Hansika along with 300 dancers will be shot there.

After completing the song shoot, the team will shoot an action block in the same set and after that they will be start shooting at outdoor locations of Kerala.

http://cinemalead.com/news-id-vijay-to-have-a-quick-holiday-in-london-vijay-01-11-146466.htm

[SenGOEk]

HANSIKA IS A PRINCESS IN VIJAY58!

Post Kaththi, Vijay will start working for Vijay58, his next with director Chimbudevan. Shooting for Vijay58 will kick off from the 10th of November, after Vijay returns from London, where he is going for a vacation.

Sources say that Kiccha Sudeep and Vijay will be playing brothers in the film, in which Hansika plays the role of a princess. Shruti Hassan is also a part of the cast, and will join the shoot on the 10th as the team begins the schedule with a song.

http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-hansika-plays-a-princess-vijay58-01-11-146467.htm

[Shanker]

Let's not forget DSP did the music for Sachien.

[selvamohankumar]

Let's not forget DSP did the music for Sachien.

Sachin had a love theme, his hands were tied from using loud noise, which DSP is known for..

[faithiu11]

This is a big opportunity for DSP...let's c how he makes use of this one....I also doubt whether this movie has five songs...I believe max 3 or 4 songs

[selvamohankumar]

This is a bog opportunity for DSP...let's c how he makes use of this one....I also doubt whether this movie has five songs...I believe max 3 or 4 songs

Would be better and whenever i listen to DSP song, i feel a telegu song being dubbed into tamil plain straight..

[faithiu11]

Is. Horses or horse fight can be used in Tamil movies now..?or any blue Cross people have any objection for it... I remember some problem came for pulikasi for horse fight

[selvamohankumar]

Is. Horses or horse fight can be used in Tamil movies now..?or any blue Cross people have any objection for it... I remember some problem came for pulikasi for horse fight

And definitely we don't want anybody's trouble anymore.. Anybody has any objections, should come forward now.. Like jigarthanda team used their troubles stating "promotions started" vijay also can publish in newspaper stating i am acting in this producer's movie and this director is directing the movie, does any one have trouble with the producer or anyone who suspect the director stole story please come forward now itself.. Totally fed up with past incidents

[ajaybaskar]

Lol.. yes, that would be funny and will be a new method of publicity

[selvamohankumar]

Lol.. yes, that would be funny and will be a new method of publicity

Yup, but what kaththi troubles gave kaththi was 10-15 crore worth of promotions. Still the pain waiting till last minute of movie release whether it will release is unnecessary. All issues must be sorted earlier than later.

[Kumaran.P]

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[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Vairamuthu + GVP :shock:
Idhu Vera Maadhiri !

[ajaybaskar]

GVP illai. DSP

[VinodKumar's]

Vairamuthu + GVP :shock:
Idhu Vera Maadhiri !

Vairamuthu + DSP - Kandravi :|.

[leosimha]

Sachin movie music was from DSP, right?

[VinodKumar's]

Right. It was back in 2005. His recent albums were not impressive.

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

:oops: Ya... Typed it wrongly !!! Couldn't Imagine the Jalsa Boy teaming with Kavi Perarasu !!!

[ecureuhapis]

ya manisharma is ok. minnalai pidithu was a sweet melody by vairamuthu

[GSV]

first time..no one seems to be happy with MD selection for Thalaivar movie.. Outright dismissal thaan.. hope he comes up with some nice numbers..

[interz]

I dont mind DSP composing the songs. But they should certainly opt for a better MD with BGM score. Kanthasaamy BGM innum kaathula valikkuthu.

[Kumaran.P]

'Vijay 58' - It's going to be grand and royal
The shoots of'Vijay 58'featuring Ilayathalapathy Vijay, Hansika, Sridevi, Shruti Haasan and Sudeep in the lead roles, would be commenced on the 10th of November. This film is directed by Chimbudevan and is produced by Shibu Thameens and P.T.Selvakumar.
According to sources close to the team, the first day's shoot would involve Vijay and Hansika, and a song featuring this pair and Sudeep, Sridevi would also be canned in the first schedule. A grand castle set has already been erected at theAdityaram Studiosfor the shoots, by art director Muthuraj.
Reportedly, Hansika plays a princess in the movie and Sridevi would be playing her mother. Sounds mighty exciting indeed.
-Behindwoods

[Kumaran.P]

'Vijay 58' - Indian sensibilities and international standards
We earlier reported about the grand art direction being planned for'Vijay 58'. We have more about the elaborate set work that is happening for the film, since the past 3 months.
The castle set, in which the first schedule of the movie will be cranked, is being erected in ECR's Adityaram Studios, spread over 18 acres. Around 750 technicians, also from neighboring Kerala and Hyderabad, are working for the past 10 days on the sets. It is said that the castle will be something new to Tamil Cinema.
'Vijay 58'will be a big test for art director Muthuraj, and looks like he is doing a great job. Sources close to the team say that the film would be a commercial bonanza, made with Indian sensibilities and an international canvas. The title of the film hasn't been decided and many fan-made posters are being circulated all over the internet by excited Vijay fans.
-Behindwoods

[Kumaran.P]

#Vijay58 update : @shrutihaasan plays a lead role along with #Vijay& #Hansika as a princess. #Sridevi as her mother (Queen).

[leosimha]

Waiting for this movie eagerly. I have always been a critic of Vijay especially not able to carry the role of ancient kings. Since this is going to be a very first role as per the news so waiting for this movie eagerly. Wish and hope carries it off successfully.

[leosimha]

If the movie is going to be period drama...they should have gone with Ilaiyaraja as the music director.

[VinodKumar's]

I guess this movie will be like mun piravi where Vijay is a king, hansika as a princess and sridevi as queen ...nigal kaalathula Vijay as street smart boy , shruthi his lady love ...

[leosimha]

hope it is not like magadheera!!

[Nawaaz]

If the movie is going to be period drama...they should have gone with Ilaiyaraja as the music director.

I vote for ARR

[rsubras]

Waiting for this movie eagerly. I have always been a critic of Vijay especially not able to carry the role of ancient kings. Since this is going to be a very first role as per the news so waiting for this movie eagerly. Wish and hope carries it off successfully.

Before Thuppakki happened, I would have claimed Vijay would have never able to play any responsible officer role, a cop or a military man and would have cited the examples of Villu Saravanan or a Pokkiri Police (climax) .......... or a Madurae Collector :) But Thuppakki more than quashed any such illusions...........so a director can make wonders provided he values story more than star value......

[Nawaaz]

Before Thuppakki happened, I would have claimed Vijay would have never able to play any responsible officer role, a cop or a military man and would have cited the examples of Villu Saravanan or a Pokkiri Police (climax) .......... or a Madurae Collector :) But Thuppakki more than quashed any such illusions...........so a director can make wonders provided he values story more than star value......

Well said. The problem with newbies/less experienced directors are they make the changes in movies to suit the leads, which fails to impress the neutral audience

[leosimha]

Before Thuppakki happened, I would have claimed Vijay would have never able to play any responsible officer role, a cop or a military man and would have cited the examples of Villu Saravanan or a Pokkiri Police (climax) .......... or a Madurae Collector :) But Thuppakki more than quashed any such illusions...........so a director can make wonders provided he values story more than star value......

very true....but there is something called as screen test for the role being performed....guess top heroes don't go through these screen tests....really wondering how gracefully VJ can pull it off...it will be a big challenge for VJ as well as the director Chimbudevan....lets wait n watch...for the first look poster...

[arulraj]

Post Kaththi‘s phenomenal success, Vijay gears up for his next flickActor Vijay’s next yet-untitled Tamil fantasy drama, which features Bollywood actress Sridevi (http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/sudeep-and-sridevi-in-vijays-next-film/), went on floors here Monday. The makers are likely to shoot a song featuring over 100 dancers on the first day.
“The film went on floors on a grand set erected near ECR beach near Pannaiyur this morning. The team plans to shoot a song featuring over 100 dancers. They might also shoot an action sequence if time permits,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.
The first schedule at Pannaiyur will go on for 45 days. The crew will then head to a different location. Also starring Shruti Haasan (http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/shruti-haasan-spends-time-with-father-kamal-haasan/), Hansika Motwani and Kiccha Sudeep, the film is being directed by Chimbu Devan. Sridevi will reportedly play Hansika’s mother in the movie.

[VinodKumar's]

Before Thuppakki happened, I would have claimed Vijay would have never able to play any responsible officer role, a cop or a military man and would have cited the examples of Villu Saravanan or a Pokkiri Police (climax) .......... or a Madurae Collector :) But Thuppakki more than quashed any such illusions...........so a director can make wonders provided he values story more than star value......

Not only director, the star also.

Reg Pokkiri - I dont know how can people expects a undercover IPS who has been with beard, uncombed hair transforms into a clean shaved + police cut hair style+ toned muscle police officer in next scene .. appdi pannirundha sema illogical la irundhurukum .. continuity miss aagirukkum ...

[rsubras]

I was only referring to the body language in the climax scene vinod, somehow antha pokkiri character suit panna alavukku, the cop character (when he puts on his uniform) suit aagatha maathiri irunthathu.......... it didn't evoke the kind of respect that the role deserved imho.......... Refer to Saami for the situation you had mentioned....... In the post-thuppakki film Jilla...... VJ suited both the dhadha role and the cop role perfectly....imho

[leosimha]

I was only referring to the climax scene vinod, somehow antha pokkiri character suit panna alavukku, the cop character (when he puts on his uniform) suit aagatha maathiri irunthathu.......... it didn't evoke the kind of respect that the role deserved imho.......... fast forward to the post-thuppakki film Jilla...... VJ suited both the dhadha role and the cop role handled at ease.........

:shock:

[rsubras]

ok I should have added imho :) @ leosimha

[leosimha]

ok I should have added imho :) @ leosimha

No..no...your opinion might be okay to a certain extent taking if we have our own impressions of what a dhadha and cop thinks and look alike...

Only an actual dhadha or cop can actually relate and tell about the role being carried out successfully....hmm...

[leosimha]

Cop roles - Kamal Hassan and Surya have excelled but Kamal Hassan is far ahead.....in portraying it to the tee and the intensity....
King roles - Sivaji Ganesan.....guess nobody else can come even near to him.....the intensity which Sivaji Ganesan brings....mind-blowing...the command over the body...body language....the command over the facial expressions...tongue...language....
Mythological character roles - Sivaji Ganesan....no one again here to beat him....

[VinodKumar's]

I was only referring to the body language in the climax scene vinod, somehow antha pokkiri character suit panna alavukku, the cop character (when he puts on his uniform) suit aagatha maathiri irunthathu.......... it didn't evoke the kind of respect that the role deserved imho.......... Refer to Saami for the situation you had mentioned....... In the post-thuppakki film Jilla...... VJ suited both the dhadha role and the cop role perfectly....imho
One main problem I see in him for not suiting in officer roles is his chinna paiyan look !!!

[leosimha]

the chinna paiyan look is because he doesn't want to shed it....

[Mr.GreyShirt]

Before Thuppakki happened, I would have claimed Vijay would have never able to play any responsible officer role, a cop or a military man and would have cited the examples of Villu Saravanan or a Pokkiri Police (climax) .......... or a Madurae Collector :) But Thuppakki more than quashed any such illusions...........so a director can make wonders provided he values story more than star value......

I got to agree with rsubras. I did not like the way he carried the cop role in Pokkiri. It just seemed odd. It was more of the mannerism than his young look. After Thuppakki, thanks to ARM's direction I feel he learned a lot. I bought his role as a cop. Again it comes to his mannerism and the way he carried the cop role.

[leosimha]

I got to agree with rsubras. I did not like the way he carried the cop role in Pokkiri. It just seemed odd. It was more of the mannerism than his young look. After Thuppakki, thanks to ARM's direction I feel he learned a lot. I bought his role as a cop. Again it comes to his mannerism and the way he carried the cop role.

Thuppakki...a cop role!! I thought he was an Army man on a holiday...again the plot of an Army man single-handedly without even the help or knowledge of police officers (oh okay one constable enacted by Sathyan was there) or anti-terror squad has gone ahead to complete the mission on his own....again poor plot by ARM...and the intelligence officials aren't even aware that an Army man is on a mission and even if they are aware...Army chief has only ignored the Army men....ARM has a long way to go...

[Mr.GreyShirt]

Thuppakki...a cop role!! I thought he was an Army man on a holiday...again the plot of an Army man single-handedly without even the help or knowledge of police officers (oh okay one constable enacted by Sathyan was there) or anti-terror squad has gone ahead to complete the mission on his own....again poor plot by ARM...and the intelligence officials aren't even aware that an Army man is on a mission and even if they are aware...Army chief has only ignored the Army men....ARM has a long way to go...

There are couple of reasons
Number 1: There could be sleeper cells among police officers.
2, and the most important reason of all, because Jagadish is a badass!

[Adox]

Vijay fits an army officer role much better than a cop. He has that lean lanky athletic build that goes better as army person. A cop typically requires a little more bulk (muscular or otherwise). Constables within a police station are the ones who are thin typically.

[bimmer]

Thuppakki...a cop role!! I thought he was an Army man on a holiday...again the plot of an Army man single-handedly without even the help or knowledge of police officers (oh okay one constable enacted by Sathyan was there) or anti-terror squad has gone ahead to complete the mission on his own....again poor plot by ARM...and the intelligence officials aren't even aware that an Army man is on a mission and even if they are aware...Army chief has only ignored the Army men....ARM has a long way to go...

@ Leo - Have to Totally disagree with you here. Gun was one of Vijay's best movies till date. I have a weird taste and one of My Favorite VJ movies is Vaseegara, Don't know how many would agree with me here. You cannot watch any Indian Movies if you care for Logic and plot. The only thing that irritates me in ARM/ VJ movies is that no matter how serious the issues are, there is a sidetrack of the hero romancing with so much indulgence without caring about the issue. (Some Transgender type actions can be avoided by VJ since it does not suit him at all)

[Mr.GreyShirt]

@ Leo - Have to Totally disagree with you here. Gun was one of Vijay's best movies till date. I have a weird taste and one of My Favorite VJ movies is Vaseegara, Don't know how many would agree with me here. You cannot watch any Indian Movies if you care for Logic and plot. The only thing that irritates me in ARM/ VJ movies is that no matter how serious the issues are, there is a sidetrack of the hero romancing with so much indulgence without caring about the issue. (Some Transgender type actions can be avoided by VJ since it does not suit him at all)

That romance is needed to balance the movie imo. ARM movies are entertainers. Even if the matter is serious, it has to be entertaining to reach the audience otherwise it would just end up as preachy. That being said, he really needs to work on using the romance portion to move the story forward rather than putting the plot on halt while we follow the romance portion. The execution of blending romance with plot line in the likes of Ghajini, Dheena and 7th sense was missing in Thuppakki, and Kaththi.

[leosimha]

@ Leo - Have to Totally disagree with you here. Gun was one of Vijay's best movies till date. I have a weird taste and one of My Favorite VJ movies is Vaseegara, Don't know how many would agree with me here. You cannot watch any Indian Movies if you care for Logic and plot. The only thing that irritates me in ARM/ VJ movies is that no matter how serious the issues are, there is a sidetrack of the hero romancing with so much indulgence without caring about the issue. (Some Transgender type actions can be avoided by VJ since it does not suit him at all)

I never talked about Thuppaki not being the worst movie or VJ's acting in the movie....my comment was only on the plot of the movie....if he is depicting the role of Army officer...how best he depicts it has to be left to the actor and the director....and the director will have to think of how to inter-twine the romantic portions without losing the plot....I would say thuppakki to me was fairy tale....

Take for example...Kamal's Kuruthipunal......Arjun and Kamal played Army Officers or Anti-Terrorist squad officers from the Army...very well done....the plot wasn't lost...while they tried to relax the movie by having some controversial (in the 1990's) portions then....

even Ajith too enacted the role of an Army officer in one of his earlier movies "Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven" and that didn't impress me much if I take the main plot of Army...but the plot was more related to the romantic with Army role as the sub-plot....It all depends on your convenience on how you take it...

[rsubras]

@ Leo - Have to Totally disagree with you here. Gun was one of Vijay's best movies till date. I have a weird taste and one of My Favorite VJ movies is Vaseegara, Don't know how many would agree with me here. You cannot watch any Indian Movies if you care for Logic and plot. The only thing that irritates me in ARM/ VJ movies is that no matter how serious the issues are, there is a sidetrack of the hero romancing with so much indulgence without caring about the issue. (Some Transgender type actions can be avoided by VJ since it does not suit him at all)

Thatz not a weird taste bro........ my most favorite movie of VJ is Vaseegara.... he underplayed the role very well and in my opinion suited that character to a T........ he looked natural through out (except that climax portion in the railway station (before Nasser intervenes) where he was looking artificial)

[GSV]

Leosimha.. I respect ur opinions and thoughts... but ur last post(#81) made me :rotfl: .. only reason is ur choice of Army man movies... Kuruthipunal to thuppakki to unnai kodu ennai tharuven.. seriously...

[leosimha]

Leosimha.. I respect ur opinions and thoughts... but ur last post(#81) made me :rotfl: .. only reason is ur choice of Army man movies... Kuruthipunal to thuppakki to unnai kodu ennai tharuven.. seriously...

Thanks for respecting my opinions and thoughts.....and I also respect your thoughts and opinions made especially the above one :)

Kuruthipunal in 1990 was way ahead....a very serious movie with a serious plot...
Unnai Kodu Ennai tharuven came later...the main plot was romance...so can't talk much about army role here...
Thuppakki came very much later...the plot was on sleeper cells and how an army man single-handedly goes on to find and demolish the sleeper cells without even the knowledge of intelligence, police officials...

If you clearly say thuppakki is not a Army movie...it is just a movie...then fine...no arguments...people here go rave about the actor doing the army role etc etc...

Guess you too are a kid and I am having fun talking to kids :)

[GSV]

Thanks for respecting my opinions and thoughts.....and I also respect your thoughts and opinions made especially the above one :)

Kuruthipunal in 1990 was way ahead....a very serious movie with a serious plot...
Unnai Kodu Ennai tharuven came later...the main plot was romance...so can't talk much about army role here...
Thuppakki came very much later...the plot was on sleeper cells and how an army man single-handedly goes on to find and demolish the sleeper cells without even the knowledge of intelligence, police officials...

If you clearly say thuppakki is not a Army movie...it is just a movie...then fine...no arguments...people here go rave about the actor doing the army role etc etc...

Guess you too are a kid and I am having fun talking to kids :)

My post was not multi layered.. It was plain simple and had no intention to pull ur leg here... Did I say thuppakki is not a army movie?.. All 3 movies u had mentioned are Army based with totally different subplots and screenplay.. Comparing these movies made me :rotfl: .. thatsall..
If u have a problem with bolded lines.. I can't help u..
talking kid, having kid ellam venaam...Better stop guessing me.

[rsubras]

basically whether it is army movie or not........ it is the role of a military man........ Vijay carried it with élan in Thuppakki, (the body language of a military man while on a holiday / while on a duty even if it is a self taken one)....... Suriya the same in Varanam aayiram............... Ajith has the capabilities no doubt, as suggested in a few glimpses of the cop role he played in Mankatha but unnai kodu ennai tharuvaen portrayal was not serious I suppose(haven't seen the movie fully..only certain scenes..so my comment was based on those scenes)........ and of course Villu military role for Vijay was equally laughable........... and hence the whole discussion about directors to be given credit for shaping up the actors....

[SenGOEk]

KicchaSudeep interview - Vijay is the biggest star of current generation!!

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[leosimha]

My post was not multi layered.. It was plain simple and had no intention to pull ur leg here... Did I say thuppakki is not a army movie?.. All 3 movies u had mentioned are Army based with totally different subplots and screenplay.. Comparing these movies made me :rotfl: .. thatsall..
If u have a problem with bolded lines.. I can't help u..
talking kid, having kid ellam venaam...Better stop guessing me.

who is comparing...it is you who jumps to conclusions and comparisons...I was just stating out...on the movies and their plots...Thuppakki just falls out as an entertainment piece of movie not too serious and not too romantic and not too dramatic...

[GSV]

who is comparing...it is you who jumps to conclusions and comparisons...I was just stating out...on the movies and their plots...Thuppakki just falls out as an entertainment piece of movie not too serious and not too romantic and not too dramatic...

I don't complain/compare/conclude here...Ur movie comparison/stating made me laugh.. avlothaan..

[bimmer]

Thatz not a weird taste bro........ my most favorite movie of VJ is Vaseegara.... he underplayed the role very well and in my opinion suited that character to a T........ he looked natural through out (except that climax portion in the railway station (before Nasser intervenes) where he was looking artificial)

Glad to know we are on the same boat. Loved the scenes in the train and with Vadivelu. Songs were a major plus too. My favorites - Nenjam orumurai, Aaha enbargal. The only 2 irritating characters in the Movie were Sneha and Gayathri Jayaram

[rsubras]

Glad to know we are on the same boat. Loved the scenes in the train and with Vadivelu. Songs were a major plus too. My favorites - Nenjam orumurai, Aaha enbargal. The only 2 irritating characters in the Movie were Sneha and Gayathri Jayaram

apart from Songs, the BGM was also good..esp the part when VJ sees Sneha eye to eye and the scene till Venaam venaam song....... that was awesome..... the whole film was a feel good movie and positive ambiance all around......antha padatha parthuttu i used to think..athula varra VJ maathiri oru mappillai sister ku parkanum nu :)

[bimmer]

apart from Songs, the BGM was also good..esp the part when VJ sees Sneha eye to eye and the scene till Venaam venaam song....... that was awesome..... the whole film was a feel good movie and positive ambiance all around......antha padatha parthuttu i used to think..athula varra VJ maathiri oru mappillai sister ku parkanum nu :)

Semma :):):), I like the way you feel and express. Awesome

[SenGOEk]

Hansika @ihansika
#Vijay58 song shoot , set , costume , production values ....MASSIVE !!! Prefect start ����

[SenGOEk]

Sathish @actorsathish
All the best for Vijay sir's new movie.... We waiting for another Blockbuster Sir....,

[Kumaran.P]

DEVI SRI PRASAD @ThisIsDSP :
Had a Grt time at d song shoot of #Vijay58 today.!! Amazing Huge Set n Awesome Costumes !! Wl be a Visual Treat !! Whole team is ROCKING!!:)

[VinodKumar's]

What the hell is he doing there ? Screen la yedhu vandha tension aagirum

[ecureuhapis]

What the hell is he doing there ? Screen la yedhu vandha tension aagirum

vandhalum paravalla.. aana this is DSP nu oru intro koduppar paarunga

[rsubras]

Semma :):):), I like the way you feel and express. Awesome

:) Thanks

[CEDYBLUE]

So are we moving on to Vijay 58, finally :).

Still can't get out of the Kaththi mania, favourite scenes and box office records still keep me hooked to it.

Looks like Vijay has started another big one here and cannot stop admiring the way he keeps hopping on to his next without much ado.

Wishing Vijay, a super outing and hoping for some good entertainment from Devan.

[CEDYBLUE]

Thanks to Bimmer and Subras for keeping the thread alive with interesting discussions.

Not just you both, I have heard many people pick Vaseegara as their favourite Vijay movie.

To me personally, Vaseegara is not one of my favourites, though :(

Two things which I think Vijay should have done right for Vaseegara is first, he shouldn't have trimmed his hair, second, he should have trimmed S.A. Rajkumar, out.

The music apart from 'aha enbargal' IMO sounded way too outdated and his background score was equally inept IMHO.

Apart from that, the sequences involving Vijay and Vadivelu, Vijay's Kushi-like encounters with Sneha, the 'Engliss Theriyadha' reactions, his 'collector dream', Pandiyarajan's LOL roller coaster....were all really enjoyable.

All in all, an yet another Vijay movie of those times (Youth, Pudhiya Geethai, Thamizhan, etc) which had the makings of a really good movie, but somehow falling short, one reason or the other.

[ajaybaskar]

You too like that Roller Goster(??) ride scene? PR's reactions were epic. :)

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You too like that Roller Goster(??) ride scene? PR's reactions were epic. :)

The dialogue he says to Vijay 'Nammaku intha Roller Goster thaan rightu :) is missing here, but still a laugh riot :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcuKE_YqSq8

[rsubras]

Thanks to Bimmer and Subras for keeping the thread alive with interesting discussions.

Not just you both, I have heard many people pick Vaseegara as their favourite Vijay movie.

To me personally, Vaseegara is not one of my favourites, though :(

Two things which I think Vijay should have done right for Vaseegara is first, he shouldn't have trimmed his hair, second, he should have trimmed S.A. Rajkumar, out.

The music apart from 'aha enbargal' IMO sounded way too outdated and his background score was equally inept IMHO.

Apart from that, the sequences involving Vijay and Vadivelu, Vijay's Kushi-like encounters with Sneha, the 'Engliss Theriyadha' reactions, his 'collector dream', Pandiyarajan's LOL roller coaster....were all really enjoyable.

All in all, an yet another Vijay movie of those times (Youth, Pudhiya Geethai, Thamizhan, etc) which had the makings of a really good movie, but somehow falling short, one reason or the other.

boss..don't equate Vaseegara with Pudhiya Geethai, Sachein et.al.........there is a fundamental difference between Vaseegara and these other movies...... in Vaseegara he played a next door guy with likeable qualities (thuru thuru, naughty, lovable son and lovable friend)....he did not even bother about falling at the feet of a small girl, albeit for a comic scene but in those other movies he was portrayed as a adhi medhaavi and worse the supporting characters were dumb or a jackass...... Youth was ok...... but something was missing in it...some peppiness in the screenplay........apart from that the heroine also was not good..... they originally wanted Reema sen in that character but due to some issues this girl came up and Reema came for Bhagavathi...

[CEDYBLUE]

boss..don't equate Vaseegara with Pudhiya Geethai, Sachein et.al.........there is a fundamental difference between Vaseegara and these other movies...... in Vaseegara he played a next door guy with likeable qualities (thuru thuru, naughty, lovable son and lovable friend)....he did not even bother about falling at the feet of a small girl, albeit for a comic scene but in those other movies he was portrayed as a adhi medhaavi and worse the supporting characters were dumb or a jackass...... Youth was ok...... but something was missing in it...some peppiness in the screenplay........apart from that the heroine also was not good..... they originally wanted Reema sen in that character but due to some issues this girl came up and Reema came for Bhagavathi...

Not taking that route at all :). It was more about his movies on the whole, rather than the characters he played.

Apart from the fact that all those movies released one after the other, no other comparisons intended :)

Agree with you on how Bhoopathi was the better character he played those days compared to Shiva (Youth), Sarathi (Pudhiya Geethai) or any other character.

But , when Vikram was blasting his way through those times with movies such as Dhill, Gemini and Dhool, we were expecting for some action from Vijay, purely from a fan's perspective. It was an expectation to move out of the 'love' route which began way back in Poove Unakkaga and then sealed through Kadhalukku Mariyadhai and take the 'action' route which seemed the order of those times. Even Maddy came up with Run.

It did eventually happen a little later through Thirumalai and then that industry-defining Ghilli. That's the reason why to me personally, (merits/demerits of the characters aside) all movies between Shajahah-Vaseegara all lacked a punch.

[Russellmvr]

Very good Discussion.
After reading these romance action comedy and all, feeling little harsh about comments on "Vijay's Versatility"

[VinodKumar's]

(thuru thuru, naughty, lovable son and lovable friend)

:notworthy: .. .. easily vassegara gets into my top 5 movies ...I have original CD :).


mani mani nu koopdurathu ... vathipetti ketkuradhu .. Andha america pona perusa sandhosam irukkadhu ...Kovil la figure ah sight adikiradhu ..Gayathiri jayaramku route padurathu ... railway station velila sneha kitta ticket sandai mudinja piragu sirikiradhu ... lead scenes to marriage endral song ... lead scene to perazhagi song (rendu kannu patthathu da rendu kannu pathaathuda) ...oru packetr gold flake kings vangitu vara solluradhu .. paiting scene ... poopla theepola song .. interview mudinjitu "adha yean ketkura motha sandhosathukkum speed break" pottutanga scene ... shakeela , lift scenes with nasser .. adada sollitae pogalam ...



Suhasini and climax were mokkais ...Suhasini illaena padam odirunthurukkum ... he was very casual in comedies. adhuthaan ippo yedhirpaakruaen.

[rsubras]

sambar vadai incident and that spiderman costume vittuteengale..that was a scream......

[ajaybaskar]

Cedy,

Not sure if you know this. Lingu wrote Run keeping Vijay in mind as the hero. But AM Rathnam wanted a hero with a chocolate boy image to do the lead so that its fresh for the audience. Eventually, he was right.

[rsubras]

I believe Autograph too was envisioned with Vijay as the lead

[ajaybaskar]

Yes. But Vijay rejected the film. And I feel he was right too. Cheran was good in that film.

[CEDYBLUE]

Cedy,

Not sure if you know this. Lingu wrote Run keeping Vijay in mind as the hero. But AM Rathnam wanted a hero with a chocolate boy image to do the lead so that its fresh for the audience. Eventually, he was right.

Knew Lingu had Vijay in mind, but did not know the reason why it moved out of Vijay :)

[Nasc]

..........ion' route which seemed the order of those times. Even Maddy came up with Run.

It did eventually happen a little later through Thirumalai and then that industry-defining Ghilli. ..........

:roll::yessir:

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Apparently this is the translation: Somebody please confirm :)

"I haven't played such grand role in my career, couldn't deny when Chimbudevan narrated #Vijay58."

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So Sudeep, Sridevi and Sruthi........all have been raving about the script...Should be good on paper, hope it translates onto silverscreen.

[CEDYBLUE]

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[leosimha]

:roll::yessir:

no..no...he is true...ghilli changed the dynamics of the TFI and he has to be very thankful to Dharani the director...where is this director now...he is not to be seen after Kuruvi....

[ajaybaskar]

No wonder you dont remember a film called Osthi.

[leosimha]

No wonder you dont remember a film called Osthi.

oh yes...I am sorry...Osthi another crap....Dharani shutdown after Osthi....thanks for the correction...

[ajaybaskar]

This guy Simbhu is a bad omen. Many directors have gone without a trace after working with him.

[leosimha]

This guy Simbhu is a bad omen. Many directors have gone without a trace after working with him.

hmm....point to be noted....

[krajkumard123]

oh yes...I am sorry...Osthi another crap....Dharani shutdown after Osthi....thanks for the correction...

Not only Osthi, Dharani lost track after Ghilli, he directed a movie called Bangaram with Pawan which is also a bad movie........

[Nasc]

no..no...he is true...ghilli changed the dynamics of the TFI and he has to be very thankful to Dharani the director...where is this director now...he is not to be seen after Kuruvi....

appdiyaaa? ..apdi enna dynamics change agiduchu ??
still - rich got richer and poor got poorer thaney??

[leosimha]

appdiyaaa? ..apdi enna dynamics change agiduchu ??
still - rich got richer and poor got poorer thaney??

aiyayo aiyayo.....en vayai kindureengale.....

[Kumaran.P]

'Vijay 58' will be a guaranteed success!
We have been regularly reporting about the upcoming biggie'Vijay 58'. According to a source close to the team,"The movie will be a guaranteed success for Vijay and the biggest flick of 2015"
About the shooting updates, the birdie said that the shoot was going on continuously at a brisk clip for the past one week. The schedule has involved the shoot of a song followed by scenes featuring Vijay, Sridevi, Hansika and Sudeep. It is to be noted that Shruti Haasan is joining the schedule today. Despite the rains, the team is carrying on with their business unabated.
Given the huge star cast, three people are working on the make-up department of 'Vijay 58'. We will keep you posted on more. http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/chimbudevans-vijay-58-will-be-a-guaranteed-success.html

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Sridevi in awe of her Vijay 58 team

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 58th film has hit the floors during the last week. The untitled movie being directed by Chimbudevan has kick-started with a grand song shoot at ECR, Chennai. As way2movies reported earlier, veteran actress Sridevi and Hansika who play Mother and daughter in the movie, respectively are also part of the initial schedule of Vijay 58.

"Working with today's generation of actors & technicians who r totally professional & focused is inspiration 4 me. So much to learn from them", posted Sridevi in her official Twitter page.

Sridevi also recollected her past memories and said, "In Chennai shooting for a new Tamil film. Brings back so many memories of first day of shoot as a child actor." Further she added, "Thank you Chennai for all the love n warmth you have always given me. It feels great to be back."

Shruthi Haasan is expected to join Vijay 58 unit from today. Sudeep, Prabhu are also part of Vijay 58 cast. Devi Sri Prasad will render the music scores.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sridevi-in-awe-of-her-Vijay-58-team/articleshow/45190586.cms

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Vijay58 in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi?

Nervous than ever! Thinking of taking a break and back during release :) Just missing all the surprises that we used to get while watching a movie FDFS with all these twitter updates and interviews.

[Kumaran.P]

Sreedhar Pillai
@sri50 :
#Vijay58 update - Even b4 first schedule is over 4 areas in TN sold! Audio rights in final stage of signing with the market leader! WoW!

[SenGOEk]

Seems to be Vijay & Kaththi effect..

[Kumaran.P]

Seems to be Vijay & Kaththi effect..

the pre release business of vijay films have always been terrific, back to back hits has just strengthened it. #Vijay58 is in the same industry where some movies with only climax yet to be shot, has not even sold in any region. Vijay :smokesmirk:

[Kumaran.P]

Happy birthday to Director Chimbu devan https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B3GY9cvCIAEEQNR.jpg

[uruzalari]

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac · 2h 2 hours ago
#Vijay58 - Today being the director's bday, he is still involved in stunt rehearsals. The first grand song shoot lasted for 6 days

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac · 2h 2 hours ago
#Vijay58 - After the song shoot (choreo by Raju Sundaram), a massive crowd sequence involving about 750 people was shot.

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac · 2h 2 hours ago
#Vijay58- Vijay Kumar, Thambi Ramaiah, Sathyan, Joe Malloori, Naren, Jr. Balaiya, Vijay Jasper are the other actors part of the shoot so far

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac · 2h 2 hours ago
#Vijay58 - All the five main stars have reported for duty. And on all days so far, the shoot went up to 9 pm.
More updates coming up.

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac · 53m 53 minutes ago
#Vijay58 stunt masters - Sang Lin from China, Pradit Seeluem from Thailand, Sunil Rodrigues from Mumbai & TN stunt master Dilip Subbarayan.

Kaushik LM @Lmkmoviemaniac · 51m 51 minutes ago
#Vijay58 - Totally 6 action blocks. Dilip Subbarayan would work in tandem with the other masters and also exclusively design an action block

[SenGOEk]

VIJAY58 IS A HOT CAKE

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's upcoming untitled flick is already making waves among the distributors.Sources say that distribution rights for four areas have been already sold out.To add more buzz to that the audio rights for this movie is in the final leg of talks by a leading audio company.

Interestingly the shooting for this untitled flick has commenced 10 days back & the first schedule is still in progress.Vijay58 starcast includes Vijay,Shruti Haasan,Hansika,Sree Devi & Sudeep.

http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-ilayathalapathy-vijay-vijay58-23-11-146689.htm

[ajaybaskar]

While others are 'making noises', someone has silently sold 4 areas. Way to go!! :)

[SenGOEk]

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[SenGOEk]

With 4 areas being sold even before the end of first schedule - Papa thalli poyi vilayudu moment for others:)

[Kumaran.P]

Vijay 58 to have daredevil stunts
It looks like Ilayathalapathy Vijay's next is going to be an action-packed one.The actor's next offering Vijay 58, we hear, will have six action-packed stunt sequences, that too choreographed by stunt masters from different places. This includes Sang Lin from China, Pradit Seeluem from Thailand and Sunil Rodrigues from Mumbai along with our own stuntman Dilip Subbarayan. The scenes are said to have some daredevil stunts that would be on the lines of Hollywood. http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijay-58-to-have-daredevil-stunts/articleshow/45249001.cms

[SenGOEk]

Shruti Hassan preference to Vijay over Mahesh Babu

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[SenGOEk]

Sreedhar Pillai @sri50
#Vijay58 will have gang of 4 comedians - Satyan, Thambi Ramaiah, Robo Shankar & Imman Annachi.

[SenGOEk]

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[SenGOEk]

G.V.Prakash Kumar‏@gvprakash
#GV50 composing on progress ... Some portions of audio will be recorded in prague Russia .

[SenGOEk]

vb @vbzu
#Vijay is been going to #V58 shoot in bike since the shoot is commenced.

[arulraj]

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[SenGOEk]

Kichcha Sudeepa‏@KicchaSudeep
Hope all u frnzz out the doin gud,,,Wrkn wth Vijay n team has been an awesome experience so far..Enjoying th character as well,climax fite.

[SenGOEk]

Team Vijay58 complete the first schedule

The latest update on Vijay’s 58th film is that the team wrapped up the first schedule which comprises of a grand song and a stunning action sequence. Sources say that the song was shot on the entire star cast including Vijay, Sridevi, Hansika, Shruti Haasan and Sudeep.

The action sequence had Vijay, Sudeep and many junior artists. Sources say that the team is extremely happy with the first schedule and they will continue the second schedule in the same set erected at ECR.

After completing the scenes to be shot in the set, the team will move to exotic locales in Kerala where some important sequences will be canned.

Directed by Chimbu Devan, Vijay 58 is being produced by PT Selvakumar and Shibu of Thameens.

http://www.sify.com/movies/team-vijay58-complete-the-first-schedule-news-tamil-ombqgJhghhaai.html

[Kumaran.P]

Hansika
@ihansika :
Starting d 2nd schedule of #vijays58 wid a sword fight practise,exciting bt scary yo!I guess d princesses hs 2b ready for the war anytime

[SenGOEk]

Vijay 58 - To make a major Bollywood splash?

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's films generally open big not just in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and other overseas markets, but they are also dubbed sometimes in Telugu for a release in neighboring Andhra and Telangana. His latest Kaththi is yet to release in Telugu though, as the film is still touted for a possible Telugu remake with a happening Telugu star.

Vijay's upcoming 58th film by Chimbudevan, with a plethora of big co-stars such as Sridevi, Sudeep, Hansika and Shruti Haasan, is similarly expected to thrash box-office records in all the aforementioned markets. The film is being made as a Tamil - Telugu bilingual and we also hear that it is likely to be dubbed and released in Hindi. Many corporates are said to have expressed interest in the Hindi dubbing, release rights of 'Vijay 58' including Eros International.

Now that's big indeed.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/vijay-58-to-make-a-big-bollywood-splash.html

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4J9XpoCEAAGqmP.jpg

[SenGOEk]

''The icing on the cake will be Vijay 58''

The icing on the cake will be my next film with Vijay sir directed by Chimbudevan. My god, I can't believe myself being there as a princess. I feel as if I am from a royal fraternity.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/the-icing-on-the-cake-will-be-vijay-58.html

[Kumaran.P]

Vijay58 will be the big summer release of 2015!
According to producers of Vijay 58, the film will be wrapped up by April 2015 and the makers are planning for a big summer release.
Sources added “The film will have a lot of VFX shots and the scenes are being shot with green mat technology which will be helpful for CG works”. The entire period portions in the film are being shot in a grand set at ECR will be visual extravaganza said the source.
We also hear that there won’t be any big break for the shooting and the team will be completed on time. Also as Chimbu Devan who is directing the film has pre-planned everything the shooting is progressing at a brisk pace.
Vijay 58 will have Ilayathalapathy in dual role, Sridevi playing a queen, Sudheep playing her commander and Hansika will be seen as a princess.Produced by PT Selvakumar and Thameens, the film also has Shruthi Hassan as another heroine. http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay58-will-be-the-big-summer-release-of-2015-news-tamil-omwjOnfdifhie.html

[Kumaran.P]

https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B5blV4zCQAAJ1xO.jpg

[ajaybaskar]

This is from Thuppakki shoot. Nutty shot Vennilave song

[Kumaran.P]

Vijay 58 to be wrapped up by April 2015?
Cameraman Natty has revealed in a recent interview that Vijay’s upcoming film Vijay 58 will be wrapped up by April 2015. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and is gearing up for a big summer release, say sources. Nataraj has disclosed that Vijay promised him duringThuppakki itself that he will crank the camera for his upcoming film with Chimbudevan. Natty was also praise for Ilayathalapathy’s patience on sets and quoted an incident when fans flocked to the shooting spot and how Vijay patiently took pictures with everyone of them.
Starring an all-star cast which consists of Vijay, Hansika Motwani, Shruti Haasan, Sridevi and Sudeep in important roles,Vijay 58 is produced by Vijay’s long-term associate PT Selvakumar and Shibu Thameens. It has music by Devi Sri Prasad.
http://www.onlykollywood.com/vijay-58-wrapped-april-2015/

[Kumaran.P]

Vidyu (Vidyullekha)
@VidyuRaman
First day @ #Vijay58 shoot.. Wow.. This is gonna be an experience! Humbled and blessed to be part of something SO massive so early in life

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B58G51gCYAEUslD.jpg

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6POK8ICUAEWAWA.jpg

[VinodKumar's]

Build upu Ongi orae oru appu ..from chimbudevans interview it is clear that it is going to be normal action movie ....

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6T6hojCAAELvaW.jpg

[Kumaran.P]

Vijay 58- Four titles in consideration!
The second schedule of Vijay 58 will be happening in Chennai and not in Mysore, as reported earlier. There were reports doing the rounds that the team got special permission to shoot in Mysore's Lalita Mahal where the famousMuthu’flashback portions were shot.
But now, sources close to the unit confirm that there is no such schedule and all these are speculations by various fan clubs of the Vijay who are very excited about the film. Buzz is that Vijay is not playing a dwarf character as a section of the media has written.
Sify.comunderstands that the next schedule will start in Chennai and then move over to Andhra in February. In March the unit plans to shoot some important scenes in Kerala's lush green locales and another small schedule in Punjab. Vijay58 wll be shot over 130 days and will be Ilayathalapathy's biggest film as far as budgets go.
Produced by PT Selvakumar and Shibu Thameens have registered four titles for the film-Puli, Mareesan, MarudheeranandGauruda. And one of them will be zeroed in by Pongal when Vijay himself will announce the title. The film has Shruti Haasan playing the female lead along with Hansika, Sridevi, Sudheep and others. http://www.sify.com/mobile/movies/vijay-58--four-titles-in-consideration-news-tamil-pbclV2fhdhfgc.html

[SenGOEk]

sivakumar @bosssiva
Vijay 58 movie title on pongal day

[SenGOEk]

VIDYU RAMAN INTERVIEW TO BEHINDWOODS

VIJAY 58 CAN CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE OF TAMIL FILMS

So let’s talk about the cherry on the top of your 2014-cake – Vijay58!

You recently tweeted that the film is just ‘massive’ & it’s your most taxing role to date!
I so badly wish I could reveal my character to you, Dil, but I have been given strict instructions not to reveal it to anyone! So in general, the film is a magical, fantasy film, and when I said massive I meant the lineup of actors and the technical input that is going into this movie. Actually all my portions are not on a set, they’re in front of a green mat! But the other sets that have been constructed are just larger than life, and I am in awe of it.

My costume itself is so heavy, so I sometimes feel so drained by the middle of the day, like I can’t do it anymore! But be it my costume, or the way I speak Thamizh in this movie, or the general physical appearance of my character – I definitely feel this is going to be a film that will change the way people look at me in the industry. Up until now I’ve always played these urban avatars, and this film is going to be so different. And to act in front of a green screen without any actors around, just having to imagine Vijay standing somewhere is not easy. I hope the audience accepts this film well because Vijay has never been in a fantasy film before, and I think this movie has the potential to change the landscape of Tamil films.

[Kumaran.P]

vijay @Vijay_cjv :
Title of my upcoming film will be announced by the producers on my Twitter handle at 11am today! -Vj

[SenGOEk]

Sreedhar Pillai @sri50
As said earlier #Vijay58 title will b announced through his Twitter handle @Vijay_cjv shortly.

[Kumaran.P]

vijay @Vijay_cjv :
We @SKTStudios are proud & happy to announce that our upcoming film with Ilayathalapathy Vijay is titled as #PULI https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/10888401_763317223742855_2392678828571157046_n.jpg ?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=3556dd85ad90b48805c87899990804ad&oe=553BA3B5

[selvamohankumar]

Cool, we were supposed to have this title long back with SJ surya.. Now its ours again [emoji2][emoji111]️

[faithiu11]

Powerful title

[ajaybaskar]

Not long back the same title was doing rounds as our future project. :)

[Kumaran.P]

Let the roar begins. Puli urumudhu ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baVQl9ctDIU

[Kumaran.P]

Pulla ila, Puli Puli Puli da! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Mwf6RKZBo

[Kumaran.P]

N.Nataraja Subramani
@natty_nataraj :
"PULI".....wow....proud to be part of it.....:)))))))

[Kumaran.P]

From Kaththi to Puli \m/ https://m.ak.fbcdn.net/sphotos-h.ak/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/10917571_1568953273316921_708365798_n.jpg?efg=eyJp IjoiYiJ9&oh=0f1025ae99ffa6fede4a0fd9be3b9a27&oe=54AA94B4&__gda__=1420460900_9ae897ac3ac268f81dab50498d4d05b 0

[SenGOEk]

Simple yet powerful title!!

PULI - A symbol in the emblem of the Chola Empire

[paranitharan]

Pulla ila, Puli Puli Puli da! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Mwf6RKZBo

sema acting. what film is it? want to see the whole film

[SenGOEk]

Chimbudevan normally keeps lengthy title for his movies, but considering Vijay one mass word has been kept as title - PULI:)

[CEDYBLUE]

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[SenGOEk]

SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR @SrideviBKapoor
It gives me immense happiness to announce the title of my new Tamil film PULI. Its been a wonderful experience working with the cast & crew.

[Dammy R]

Brilliant title. ..simple, short, yet powerful. It may also be apt for the main theme of the movie..we'll see. More importantly, it has a lead star who will do perfect justice to the title.

[Kumaran.P]

Box office Puli of Kollywood, apt title for Thalaivar by all means :)

[Kumaran.P]

Creative fanmade poster! https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/10891623_10153062128178969_4288086476015946917_n.j pg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=b5d37c67656d203e307fbcbc8cedc3c6&oe=55217E23

[Kumaran.P]

Puli also has got guts to Hunt the opponents at forest without backing off and so does Thalaivar at boxoffice clash ;) Apt title by all means wow!!

[SenGOEk]

Trending!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6fqzeMCUAA7L4L.jpg

[SenGOEk]

In Malaimalar paper!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6fzSMqCEAAaLQ3.jpg

[SenGOEk]

Buzz started in Kerala too!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6faCWvCUAE_k2X.jpg

[Kumaran.P]

Nikkil Murugan @onlynikil :
Sources says Ilayathalapathy *ing Puli Movie's City and NSC rights acquired by Sri Thenandal Movies for a Fancy Price.

[Kumaran.P]

VTLTeam : #Puli CG by Kamalakannan , have worked in #NaanE and #Maghadeera

[Kumaran.P]

J Anbazhagan
@JAnbazhagan :
A perfect Title. All I can say now is #Puli. All d best to Puli cast & crew, my advance wishes to Actor #Vijay.

[Kumaran.P]

Celebration started! https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-0/1796460_1561185124120351_1284399719927402629_n.jpg ?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=eb64c68fd6421aa838959866ba58886d&oe=55451317

[ajaybaskar]

நாடோடிகள் பட சின்னமணியை விட மோசமா இருக்கானுங்களே! :)

[Kumaran.P]

https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B6ld3iVCYAA7BQz.jpg

[VinodKumar's]

Mods, Change the title to PULI please ....

[noireexcip]

3852

Fan made

[mareen]

Puli great title.

[balaajee]

Puli great title.

Puli is lucky to Dir.. his debutant movie already had Imsai Arasan 23 am Pulikesi...in it..

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B6ld3iVCYAA7BQz.jpg

Fan Made ???

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6jDHmICMAADJX9.jpg

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6jjHQECIAEZFmr.jpg

[Kumaran.P]

Vijay to continue his dream winning streak in Puli?
One of the most awaited movies, Puli features Ilayathalapathy Vijay, Shruti Haasan and Hansika in the lead roles. This semi-period film directed by Chimbudevan will have Devi Sri Prasad’s music.
Puli is said to have 6 numbers. DSP has already completed three songs for Puli, of which one has already been canned.
Now we have information that will please all Vijay fans. Our sources close to the team have hinted that Vijay will continue his dream winning streak as singer. Since Thuppakki, Vijay has sung one song in each of his movies. From Thuppakki’s Google Google to Kaththi’s Selfie Pulla, all the numbers have been smashing hits. To add to this Shruti Haasan, the multifaceted actress is also expected to sing in the film.
Stay tuned for more updates!
-Behindwoods

[SenGOEk]

In Malaimalar paper!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B605fRTIgAAZuZS.jpg

[paranitharan]

-deleted with warning-

[SenGOEk]

Puli will have six songs, says @ThisIsDSP
Puli is the most apt title for #Vijay's film. I am so glad that the title itself has become a rage, says @ThisIsDSP
@shrutihaasan is a talented singer. I'm not sure if she would sing in Puli. But you may expect, says @ThisIsDSP
Puli is cleverly scripted. I love Chimu Deven's imagination, says @ThisIsDSP
Puli is a very grand film. The songs will be as grand as the film, says @ThisIsDSP

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B61lDhGCYAAmJsp.jpg

[Kumaran.P]

DSP on Puli ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXS7ZV2C1SU

[Russellpvs]

He sounds confident, wish he doesnt include 'All the people out there its DSP on the floor, stage etc' for a movie like this.

[Shanker]

He sounds confident, wish he doesnt include 'All the people out there its DSP on the floor, stage etc' for a movie like this.

Who can forget "Singam, Singam, he's oru Singam".

[ajaybaskar]

Vijay starrer ‘Puli’ has not even crossed 50 percent of its shooting, but given the reputation and the blockbuster ‘Kaththi’ has made the makers happy, since, ‘Thenandal Films’ have acquired the distribution rights of Chennai and NSC areas. Murali Ramanarayan has confirmed the news and expressed his happiness to be associated with ‘Puli’.
*
The team ‘Puli’ is currently shooting in Mysore and will be leaving for Kerala soon. The movie boasts, Sridevi, Sudheep, Shruti Hassan, Hansika, and many other prominent people in the cast. DSP is scoring the music and Vijay might croon for a track.

[faithiu11]

Most areas sold in no time...vijay is really getting bigger and bigger...really a very tough time for his haters..

[elsaen11]

We sell it before shooting gets completed..... So it's Vijay brand which sells it and not the movie content :smokesmirk:

[SenGOEk]

Art director Muthuraj on PULI:
Puli is a fantasy film and is quite big in terms of the sets. We are not following any creative pattern as such
We have created our own world to suit the script. You are going to see a Magadheera-like #Vijay

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7Jy6JLCAAIh9N0.jpg

[selvamohankumar]

Why thread title still not PULI?

[ajaybaskar]

SMK,

Send a pm to LM or NOV. They will immediately do. They may not have seen Vinod's request.

[selvamohankumar]

Done ajay annae

[SenGOEk]

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7diMoPCIAAW-8G.jpg

[VinodKumar's]

SMK,

Send a pm to LM or NOV. They will immediately do. They may not have seen Vinod's request.

Wondering how did they miss my request when other posts are moderated and cleared as needed overnight.

[Russellmvr]

Wondering how did they miss my request when other posts are moderated and cleared as needed overnight.

Thats your Brand Image... Moderation time-la unga post-a check panna vendiya avasiyam illai.. :-)

[arulraj]

Mr.vinoth

Kindly change from சேனைப்பன்னி to செனைப்பன்னி....

[cittu]

Ajaybaskar bro,

Please check your inbox.

[ajaybaskar]

Cittu

Nothing in inbox

[cittu]

Check now bro.

[Kumaran.P]

Exclusive: Vijay’s Puli release plans!
We had reported yesterday that Vijay is busy canning some important scenes with Thambi Ramaiah for his most anticipated movie Puli. Now the latest we hear is that team Puli is expected to leave for Kerala on the 21st of February and that particular schedule is expected to go on for 15 to 20 days.
Post that the team will be heading back to Thalakonam, where they canned some portions earlier. A trusted source close to the team has hinted that the CG work for the Thalakonam portion alone will require ample time(Close to 4-5 months overall) to complete and that the makers are planning to leave no stones unturned to give a perfect treat for all Vijay fans.
We also hear that the makers are eyeing to release the movie by the month of July while the songs can be expected to hit the stores by May.
-Behindwoods.

[interz]

I have a feeling this movie is gonna be a diwali release.

[gane14]

I have a feeling this movie is gonna be a diwali release.

My guess is this would be a summer release mainly because of its genre...

[Dammy R]

Yes it was promoted as being a summer release when it was launched. But you never know how things change in this industry. A wide summer (hopefully solo) release would be very good from a business standpoint too.

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

Shooting Spot :

https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B9zyZh2CEAEbmM8.jpg

[mareen]

Dont mind the movie taking long time but do not want an unrushed product.

[udaykumar]

Puli latest news:
Vijay plays as cartoonist in #‎Pulli his imaginations moves as story in the movie...
#‎KumudhamArticle
Vijay triple acting in PULI!
He acting as Cartoonist!!
Story one line: Story moves on Vijay's diffrent Art.
King, queen characters are one of the imagines in that Art.

[ajaybaskar]

Looks like Chimbudeven has been inspired by his own life. He was a cartoonist too..

[GSV]

Very interesting.. CD [emoji106]

[CEDYBLUE]

Interesting. Lot is riding on Devan's shoulders. Hope he delivers.

[selvamohankumar]

Interesting.. I am little confident on chimbudevan..

[Dammy R]

The plot does sound interesting and novel...However, given that this belongs to a fantasy genre, I personally think this can go either way if the CGI work is not top notch. Won't work if the presentation is not up to mark, even if the script is great. But as some of you said...let's just hope Chimbudevan delivers. Only time will tell.

[Mr.GreyShirt]

Very interesting. Colour me intrigued.

[interz]

Chimbudevans movies are always different from regular movies. He has tried different genres in each of his movies. This movie has potential to elevate Vijays career into greater heights and I hope this movie will prove some ppl that Vijay is not a limited actor!

[Mr.GreyShirt]

There is nothing wrong with being a limited actor. It is about knowing the limit and using it to full potential. Vijay has been heading the right direction lately and I hope to see more variety in scripts he chooses in the future.

[cittu]

Limited actor? Why?

[ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar]

https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B99dpT5CMAAloy0.jpghttps://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B98uN54CcAIEDsU.jpg

Real or Fake Pics ?

[ajaybaskar]

Fake pics

[Kumaran.P]

Archana Kalpathi @archanakalpathi (CEO of AGScinemas)
3 roles na 3 times waiting :D #Puli

[Kumaran.P]

Ilayathalapathy Vijay plays triple role in 'Puli'?
The latest buzz in K-town is thatIlayathalapathyVijay will be seen in three different roles in his upcoming film Puli. According to reports, Vijay will be seen as a cartoonist, a warrior and third role is said to be suspense.
RememberPuli¡¯s director Chimbu Devan himself is a former cartoonist and then assisted director Shankar to become a filmmaker.
Pulihas ensemble of star cast including Sridevi, Hansika, Shruthi Haasan, Sudheep, Prabhu, Imman Annachi, Vidyullekha Raman, Aali, Thambi Ramaiah and many others.
Produced by Vijay¡¯s PRO PT Selvakumar and Shibu of Thameens , the film is likely to be a July release. http://www.sify.com/movies/ilayathalapathy-vijay-plays-triple-role-in-puli-news-tamil-pcrohUdcahjji.html

[Kumaran.P]

Vidyu (Vidyullekha) @VidyuRaman:
Wow.. Watching #Vijay sir dance is just amazing.. Happieee I got to shake a leg with him in a peppy number!! #Puli

[ecureuhapis]

Vidyu (Vidyullekha) @VidyuRaman:
Wow.. Watching #Vijay sir dance is just amazing.. Happieee I got to shake a leg with him in a peppy number!! #Puli

shooting start aache engada evanum intha dialouge-eh edukkalaiyennu parthen.

[VinodKumar's]

shooting start aache engada evanum intha dialouge-eh edukkalaiyennu parthen.

:rotfl:.

[leosimha]

Puli latest news:
Vijay plays as cartoonist in #‎Pulli his imaginations moves as story in the movie...
#‎KumudhamArticle
Vijay triple acting in PULI!
He acting as Cartoonist!!
Story one line: Story moves on Vijay's diffrent Art.
King, queen characters are one of the imagines in that Art.

seems very very interesting....Vijay triple role...and movie moves through imagination....will there be commercial mass elements?

[faithiu11]

I am not confident enough on chimbudevan and doubt whether he could pull it off tat too with the huge expectation from fans..from here on 100 cr is a cakewalk for vijay unless movie is so so bad but trade expects it to match kaththi's collection let's c ...good thing is now a days same set of distributors involved in distribution for his movies

[Mr.GreyShirt]

I am not confident enough on chimbudevan and doubt whether he could pull it off tat too with the huge expectation from fans.

Same feeling. I have little expectation from Chimbu but the concept sounds really interesting. Hope he proves us wrong and give a solid entertainer.