Yes, you read it right. Although Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay is famous for rarely donning new looks or trying out different styles, it is said that the actor considered trying out a new avatar for his look in Shankar's multi-starrer, 'Nanban'.
However, he was unable to proceed with this new hairstyle due to his commitment to Jayam Raja's 'Velayudham' that is all geared up for an August release. This film is a commercial action-masala entertainer and sees Vijay opposite Hansika Motwani, with Genelia playing a television reporter. It showcases how a commoner is forced to don the role of a superhero to save humanity and his own family.
This look is said to have been a cool and funky one and the trial seemed to have impressed the whole crew, but Ilaya Thalapathi couldn't continue with it. However, we must note that Jiiva sports a whole-new-look for 'Nanban', with long kurta pajamas, hands filled with finger rings to each please a God and what not.
Who can ever forget the kind of changes Shankar brings in the look of each star for his films? What if Vijay couldn't sport a makeover through his hair style, through his wardrobe makeover, right from a backpack to some handsome young t-shirts, we can already see a young avatar of Ilaya Thalapathi from the pictures of 'Nanban', true to his role as a college student in this film.
Shankar’s upcoming ‘Nanban’ needs no introduction among you movie-buffs. The movie is being shot at a full spree, and we had earlier told you that the team flew down to Coimbatore to shoot a few important scenes.
Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay doubtlessly, dons the role of the protagonist, earlier played by Aamir Khan as Rancho or Phunsukh Wangdoo. This role is that of a casual college student, who is brainy yet has a cool approach towards life, adding a spark and happiness in the lives of all those around.
What’s interesting is that, we can see in this picture, Jeeva full of finger rings, of course, he plays the role played by Sharman Joshi as Raju Rastogi. One who hails from a poor family and is burdened with the duties of his family’s livelihood, sister’s wedding and is scared to death, does a million poojas, thus, explaining the rings.
Srikanth plays the role earlier played by Madhavan, that of Farhan, one of those young people pushed into engineering for the heck of it, whereas his passion truly lies elsewhere.
One of the highpoints of '3 Idiots' is a romantic encounter between Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the climax, during which they would exchange a passionate kiss. Now that the film is being remade in Tamil, there is a question about retaining the scene.
"It is a long liplock scene which was well received by the audience. But it may not be retained in the Tamil version. Even if it is there, it would be shot in a way that you miss it if you blink," sources close to the unit say.
'3 Idiots' is being Tamilised by Shankar as 'Nanban', with Vijay, Srikanth and Jeeva playing the lead roles. Ileana is the heroine, while Sathyaraj plays her father. Music is scored by Harris Jayaraj.
"Nanban is getting shape fast. Shankar has made some slight changes to the script to make it appeal to the Tamil audience. There may even be a fight sequence to satisfy Vijay fans. But we are not sure about it," sources say further.
Shankar is the man with the golden touch and there is no doubt that all the leading stars want to work with him. It is also well known that Suriya is one of the most commercially viable stars in tinsel town today. With this being the present scenario, the two may join hands to create box office magic. The director is working at a rapid pace to finish his remake of 3 Idiots, Nanban in record time. Once that is finished he is eager to get started on a fresh project. The script is ready and word is that Suriya will be doing the lead role.
The actor was supposed to work with Shankar in Nanban but that did not pan out. This time around it looks like everything has fallen into place for the top star as well as the ace director. This combination is sure to be a winning one as both are perfectionists with amazing track records at the box office.
Shankar is on schedule. He is making brisk progress on his 3 Idiots remakeNanban. The second schedule of the film is over in Dehradun.
Nanban has Vijay, Ileana, Jiiva , Srikanth, Sathyaraj, Sathyan and SJ Surayah , nearly 35 per cent of the film is complete with this schedule. Harris Jayaraj has already completed three out of the six songs in the album. Manoj Paramahams is the cinematographer.
Shankar wrote on his online site: "We have finished all the college exterior scenes in our 2nd schedule in Dehradun.
It's a visually wonderful campus. It is very interesting & new experience for me to work with Vijay, Sathyaraj, Ileana and almost every actor for the first time. Vijay-Sathyaraj combo is fresh and fantastic. As friends, Vijay, Jeeva and Srikanth's 'Physics' & 'Chemistry' is working very well, behind the camera too. all of them have started living in their roles. I'm enjoying working in Nanban which is completely contrast from Endhiran in all aspects
In the next three months Shankar will be completing the shoot and all songs for Nanban. The film produced by Gemini Film Circuit will be a Diwali 2011 release.
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| Thursday, March 24, 2011
முதல் முறையாக விஜய் உடனான காம்பினேஷனை புகழ்ந்து தள்ளியிருக்கிறார். விஜய்-ஜீவா- ஸ்ரீகாந்த் நண்பர்களின் கெமிஸ்ட்ரி திரையில் மட்டுமல்ல,
திரைக்கு வெளியேயும் அற்புதமாக ஒர்க் அவுட் ஆகியிருக்கிறது என்று சொல்லியிருக்கிறார். எந்திரனில் இருந்து முற்றிலும் வேறுப்பட்ட கதையில் இத்தனை பெரிய நட்சத்திரங்களுடன் பணிபுரிவது எனக்கே மாறுப்பட்ட அனுபவமாக இருக்கிறது என்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.
இது ஒருபுறம் இருக்க நண்பன் படத்தில் தனது ஹேர் ஸ்டைலை மாற்ற விஜய் சம்மதிக்கவில்லை என்று முதலில் வெளியான தகவல்கள் வதந்தி என்பது இப்போது தெரியவந்திருக்கிறது. நண்பன் படத்தில் பிளாஷ்பேக்கில் வரும் தனது கேரக்டருக்காக விஜயை வித்தியாசமாக பார்க்கலாம் என்கிறது நண்பன் பட குழு .இதை ஷங்கர் அலுவலக வட்டாரங்கள் உறுதி செய்கின்றன என்று கேட்கும்போதே எதிர்பார்ப்பு எகிறுதே!
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| Wednesday, March 23, 2011
With Vijay joining the Nanban team, the entire unit had left for Dehradun recently. On the sets yesterday, Srikanth, who plays an important role in the film, celebrated his birthday. Vijay, Jiiva, Shankar and others made the occasion special by arranging a small party for the actor.
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| Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Now the entire team is getting back together at Dehradun as Jeeva tweeted saying, “will be joinin Director Shankar, Ilayathalapathy, shreekanth, Illena n Sathyaraj sir etc phewwwww gotta travel so much for some big action.” Meanwhile Shankar and Harris Jayaraj are back from London completing the music composition for remaining songs.
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| Monday, February 28, 2011