Herewith i present 2nd in the series of Titbits. Initially i wanted to inform the source where i pick these pieces to you. But later i changed my mind. Because, if i inform the source to you, you might lose the interest in this. (You can see source name only in pieces which i lift directly. If i rewrite that piece, it won't be mentioned)
As i am an insider of media, i know which news to believe and which not to believe irrespective of its source. Moreover sometimes, a very good news used to appear in some crap websites or magazines or papers. How shall we leave that considering its origin?
குப்பையில் கிடைக்கும் கோமேதகங்களை போல, சில சமயம் இச்செய்திகள் சில விரும்பத்தகாத இடங்களிலிருந்து எடுக்க நேரிடும். எனவே, செய்தியின் பிறப்பிடத்தை பற்றி எண்ணாமல் செய்தியை மட்டுமே பார்க்கும்படி வேண்டிகொள்கிறேன்.
So, leave the task to me. I will present only the news which i trust as true. Sometimes, you may read the news which may or may not be true but worth reading and interesting. (like the Mallika Sherawat news below)
You all should keep in mind - predicting the correct move of Superstar or presenting 100% accurate news regarding his movies is impossible for anybody and it is a herculean task. Discard ups and downs. Enjoy these news. That's all.
"Learning Tamil to watch Sivaji, the boss" - M S Dhoni
When the IPL started in Chennai, MS Dhoni said in an interview that he is awestruck to see the popularity that Superstar commands here and also said that Tamil Nadu sees him as a demi god. Now again in an interview to a local paper, he has said, "I am a big fan of Superstar. I am planning to watch Sivaji soon. To understand the dialogues, i am now learning Tamil. For that i have to watch tamil films continuously."
He also added that Actor Vijay has invited him to watch his Kuruvi.
(Note that it is only Vijay invited him to watch. But Dhoni himself expressed his wish to watch Sivaji)
(For some reasons, i wished that Chennai Superkings should bite the dust. But now i am rethinking about it and wishing it success. Understood?)
'The name is Rajinikanth' - still a best seller in book stores
The hype and hoopla for any book will sustain only for two or three weeks after its launch. Because some other book, which releases after that will overtake it. So, the top slot for any popular book would be only for a two or three weeks. The same applies to movies too. But when it comes to Superstar, these rules or actuals won't apply.
Sivaji sustained no.1 slot in box office and satellite channels for several weeks from its release date. We all know it created a unique record in Sun TV top 10 movies history. (http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/RajinifansDiscussions/message/32664)
Now Superstar's biography too creating a unique record silently. Even after 8 weeks of launch, the biography is still in list of Top 10 hotsellers in Landmark book stores in Chennai. I was astonished to find this in Indian Express dated 08/05/2008. Refer to the scanned image of Indian Express beside.
(Superstar endraalae saadhanai thaan. Engum, edhilum!!)
Vote for those who protect you - Rajini to Karnataka Tamil people
We all know that Rajini spoke in support of Tamil people living in Karnataka in Hogenakkal issue and also condemned those who indulged in violence. Karnataka Tamil Sangam wrote a letter to Superstar thanking him for his words. (Gratitude!!)
Superstar sent a reply for that letter to Karnataka Tamil Sangam's president Rasu Maaran. In that letter Superstar has said, "I got your letter very late. So it took time for me to reply you. I am really pleased and moved by your love, support and passion you have towards me. Thank you very much for that. Please give your co-operation and support to the leaders who support Tamil peoples there and who ensure their safety in difficult times. Then only they will be with you in any emergency.
Besides these, be first in doing your duty, look after your family and take care of your friends. Long Live Tamil people.
(How is it? We could find a care of father and an alert of a good leader from thalaivar's wordings.)
Rajnikanth Saved Mallika From Exposing Case?
Bollywood sex bomb Mallika Sherawat was said to be sweating in fear that she has been caught by the moral police of Tamilnadu, Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) for revealing her shapely back and luscious legs in front of the Tamil audience and sitting cross legged in front of the Chief Minister Karunanidhi. Even a case was filed at the police station for hurting the sentiment of the Tamil people.
But now everything has been dropped against her and when further enquiries happened, it has come to light that superstar Rajinikanth is said to be the man who is behind this. Apparently, Rajini is said to have advised the Tamil leaders and lawyers that Mallika is a guest for the state and not a native and added that this must not be taken seriously.
The rich and powerful of Tamilnadu consider Rajini's words as vedam and given the fact that he never recommends anyone, they have followed his words blindly and Mallika has been bailed out unhurt. It now remains to be seen if Mallika is going to reciprocate this gesture which saved her from the misery that the sweet Shriya went through. - Source: www.greatandhra.com
Robot team with the technicians of Jurassic Park & Terminator 2
As Superstar's part in Kuselan is nearing completion, Shankar is busy gearing up for Robot now.
You might be aware that CG (computer graphics) will play important role in the movie. So, Shankar has sent some of his assistant directors and associates who are well versed with CG to Hollywood. They are now holding discussions with the team who generated CG for Jurassic Park and Terminator 2. Though innumerous movies have come from Hollywood with superior CG over the years - it is these two movies - Jurassic Park and Terminator 2 that stand alone. Because CG has been effectively handled in these movies with right proportion.
So it is no wonder that Shankar has instructed his associates to discuss with them regarding CG. So, we can expect a graphics kalakkal in Robot. Just imagine Superstar like Arnold who is beside.....Wow!!!!!!
(At the same time, eager to know the fate of graphics in 'that' movie too....)
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