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Who is Vishal’s grandmother

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Veteran Malayalam actress Kulappulli Leela is said to be playing the grandmother of Vishal in his next release ‘Marudhu’, directed by Muthaiah of ‘Kuttipuli’ and ‘Komban’ fame.

According to sources, it is an interesting role and hence, Leela gave her nod to be part of the film. “She is happy about debuting in Kollywood with this flick,” sources added.

In Mollywood, Leela is known for her comedy roles. She has acted in almost 100 Malayalam films. ‘Marudhu’ is a rural action entertainer. Sri Divya has played the heroine.

Radha Ravi, R K Suresh and Soori will be seen in important roles. The film has a Telugu version, and it has been titled ‘Rayudu’. Both will simultaneously hit the screens, it is learnt.

Sasikumar in ‘Kidaari’

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Prasath Murugesan, a former associate of director Vasanthabalan, is wielding the megaphone for Sasikumar‘s next movie, that has been titled as ‘Kidaari‘. The first schedule of the movie was completed recently.

“Wanna share the news of my next production, me as ‘Kidaari’ directed by Prasath Murugesan. 1st schedule already up”, the ‘Subramanyapuram’ and ‘Nadodigal’ man posted on his online page.

Mollywood actress Nikhila Vimal, who was part of Sasikumar’s recent venture ‘Vetrivel’, shares the screen space with him in this new project too. It will have musical score by Darbuka Siva.

Produced by Sasikumar’s Company Productions, ‘Kidaari’ has SR Kathir of ‘Nadodigal’ fame cranking the camera. The movie will be a rural entertainer set in the backdrop of southern Tamil Nadu and will be shot in areas such as Theni, Kovilpatti, Virudhunagar and Sattur.

Vadivelu’s ‘terror look’ in ‘Kathi Sandai’

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Remember ‘Thalainagaram’ and ‘Marudhamalai’, both directed by Suraaj featuring Vadivelu in memorable comedy roles. Now that the duo has come together again, this time for ‘Kathi Sandai‘, a laugh riot is in store, it seems.

According to sources close to the unit, Vadivelu’s look itself will be hilarious in ‘Kathi Sandai’ and the scenes involving him and Vishal will bring the roofs down.

“Recently, Vishal could not control himself when he saw Vadivelu’s getup in the movie for the first time. It will be revealed to the audience soon,” sources said.

Tamannah plays the heroine of ‘Kathi Sandai’, tipped to be an action-comedy. Popular Tollywood star Jagapathi Babu is playing the villain of Vishal in this flick, which is fast taking shape.

Amy to speak at Cannes

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This year, there seems to be more participation from South Indian cinema at Cannes. Close on the heels of ‘Baahubali’ makers revealing that they would attend a discussion at the prestigious film festival, Amy Jackson too has said she would be at Cannes.

The ‘I’ and ‘Madrasapattinam’ actress has said she has been invited by the British Film Institute for a luncheon, where she will be talking about her Bollywood journey. Also, she will attend a charity event where funds are being raised for Syrian refugees.

Meanwhile, Amy is busy with the much awaited ‘2.0’ starring Rajinikanth and directed by Shankar. Talking about the project, she said, “It is a very interesting role and I am thankful to Shankar sir for giving me the opportunity.”

On sharing the screen space with the Superstar, she said, “I was very nervous initially. But he made me feel at ease. He is such a nice gentleman and he ensures that things are cool on the sets. And he is a thorough professional.”

Samuthirakani to realise KB’s dream

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The legendary K Balachander, who is no more, wanted to direct a film centred on children. He had even penned the script, finalised the actors and asked his ‘student’ Samuthirakani to assist him in the project.

But before things could materialise, fate overtook the ‘Iyakkunar Sigaram’. And now, Samuthirakani, despite his busy schedule as actor and director, has vowed to make his mentor’s dream a reality.

The ‘Nadodigal’ and ‘Nimirndhu Nil’ maker, who is busy wielding the megaphone for a film titled ‘Appa’, will start working on Balachander’s project soon. Besides directing, he is also planning to produce the film and play a key role in it.

“I don’t want to request anyone to bankroll the film. Hence, I myself will be doing it. It will be my tribute to KB sir. But everything depends on the box-office response to be generated by ‘Appa’,” he adds.