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I am delighted: Shruti Haasan

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Shruti Haasan has been roped in by online streaming platform Hotstar as its brand ambassador. The actress-singer-music composer has expressed happiness about signing the deal.

In a statement, she said, “I am delighted to be associated with Hotstar, the go-to place for people of my generation for entertainment. It is heartening to see that fans of Tamil entertainment too can watch their desired shows and films. I am proud of the fact that, India too is on-par with the global audiences in the way we watch our favourite shows, films and sports. It is also heartening to see that, now my films will be able to reach a much wider audience which is digitally savvy.”

K Madhavan, managing director-south, Star India, said, “We have witnessed a tremendous surge in demand for local language content in Tamil Nadu. People here are tech-savvy and in-tune with the most developed countries in the world when it comes to their appetite for entertainment content. While large sections of the audience is already aware of Hotstar’s regional language offerings, Shruti will help us reach out to far more audiences in Tamil Nadu who will be delighted to know that their favorites are available to them at a time of their convenience, and that too absolutely free of cost.”

Ajit Mohan, CEO, Hotstar, said, “Ever since the launch in February 2015, Hotstar has established itself as the primary screen for young India. We are the only platform that showcases and curates the best of Tamil movies and TV shows, all for free to our users. We are delighted to extend our offerings to the Tamil entertainment loving audiences, not only in India, but also across the world.”

Harry Potter and Trisha’s ‘Mohini’ matter

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The visual effects team of Harry Potter series has been roped in for Trisha’s upcoming eerie thriller ‘Mohini‘, which is to be directed by Madhesh of ‘Madurey’ fame.

“Shooting for the movie will happen in the United Kingdom, Thailand and Mexico. The Harry Potter technical team will take care of the film’s visual designs,” sources said.

Trisha is playing the title role in the movie and it is learnt that she will be seen with special makeup in certain scenes. “She is going to apply prosthetics. Besides, VFX too would come to her help,” sources said.

Interestingly, Trisha is already part of a bilingual horror venture titled ‘Nayagi’. This apart, she is occupied with ‘Kodi’ (with Dhanush) and ‘Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal’ (with Vijay Sethupathi).

Sathish, Karunakaran in Ajith’s next

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After Santhanam expressed his inability to be part of Ajith‘s next flick, director Siruthai Siva has tweaked the script slightly and made way for two comedians– Karunakaran and Sathish.

“Both Karunakaran and Sathish are very happy to be part of the thala movie. Though they are busy with multiple commitments, they are adjusting their dates to accomodate this prestigious project,” sources said.

It seems Santhanam is in no mood to play comedian roles henceforth and has expressed this to director Siruthai Siva, when the latter approached him to be part of his next film with Ajith.

Anushka Shetty and Ritika Singh (of ‘Irudhu Suttru’ fame) are the lead ladies of the movie, tipped to be a stylish action thriller to be predominantly shot in abroad locations.

Sathyajothi Films will bankroll this yet untitled movie, which will have music by Anirudh. It is to be noted that the combination of Ajith, Siva and Anirudh presented the blockbuster ‘Vedalam’ late last year.

Kamal was first choice as Rajini’s villain in ‘2.0’

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Yes, one of the best kept secrets about ‘2.0’, Superstar Rajinikanth‘s upcoming film directed by Shankar, is out. In an interview to a Mumbai newspaper, Kamal haasan said he was offered the villain’s role in ‘2.0’, but he declined it.

“There was no question of taking up the part. I wouldn’t have been part of this film under any circumstance, and it’s got nothing to do with the role being a negative one,” Kamal has been quoted as saying by DNA.

Revealing the reason, the ‘Ulaga Nayagan’ said, “Rajiniji and I have a pact. Whenever we do another film together it’d have to be produced by either me or him. It’s the only way to ensure we do not displease our fans.”

At present, both Rajini and Kamal are in the United States, it is to be noted. While the former is holidaying in the US after working without a break for the past some months, the latter is shooting for ‘Sabash Naidu’.

Another Paul in director Vijay’s life

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Director Vijay, husband of actress Amala Paul, has teamed up with Hollywood filmmaker Paul Aaron for his upcoming trilingual, which has Prabhudeva and Tamannah in lead roles.

The maker of ‘The Miracle Worker’, who is also the stepfather of Keanu Reaves, has co-written the script of Vijay’s directorial venture, which has been tentatively titled ‘Kantha’.

Says the ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ and ‘Thalaivaa’ director, “audiographer Kunal Rajan and actress Radhika Chaudhari introduced me to Paul Aaron when I was in the United States for the sound mixing of ‘Saivam’. One day, we decided to work for a film and that’s how it happened.”

In this flick, Vijay is being supported by director of photography Manush Nandan who had hit the National head lines with his work in Sharukh Khan’s ‘Happy New Year’.

The film is produced by Dr Ganesh for Prabhu Deva Studios and Popcorn Entertainment of Mumbai. It has Sonu Sood in a very important role. The movie is a trilingual and it is being made simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.