Titbits4: KS Ravikumar's Jaggubhai condition & Kuselan a July release?

Only story – no mannerisms!
KS Ravikumar’s condition to Sarath Kumar!!

I think you all aware that next to Dasavatharam, KS Ravikumar is going to do Jaggubhai with Sarath Kumar, which was made for Superstar and abandoned due to some reasons.

Sarath Kumar okayed instantly the script in the thought that, “We couldn’t come like Rajini. At least we shall act in his script!!” Ha...ha…ha…

When Ravi decided to do Jaggubhai with Sarath, I worried a little bit that Sarath may ask Ravi to use the mannerisms which was tailor made for Superstar when the original script was made ready in 2004.

But reports say that KS Ravikumar has clearly said to Sarath that he won’t use the mannerisms he made for Superstar and only story and script will be used.

Good decision Ravi. And this is called ‘professional ethics.’

Note1: Though Jaggubhai was dropped at post-discussion stage, Superstar paid hefty package as compensation to those all who concerned in the discussion of the abandoned project. This includes Ravikumar, Ramesh Khanna and others who spent their time for discussion and other things. Even AR Rahman was paid since he composed a song for Jaggubhai. Do you know which song is that? It is none other than the song “Aararai kodi paergalil oruvan” which was later used in SJ Surya’s Ah…Aah…(hmmm we missed a wonderful song!!!)

Note2: KS Ravikumar and Rajini are still good friends despite this abandonment and some other happenings. Superstar skipped Dasa audio launch just because of its producer and his attitude.

How is Sultan shaping out?

If you want a one word answer for this, it is: Wow!!

Just read the following news piece from yesterday's Deccan Chronicle.

//Soundarya Rajinikant will not only produce Billa 2, but will also direct it. She is apparently all set to wear the director’s hat for the very first time.

The decision was taken after the superstar’s daughter approached Vishnu Vardhan (who directed Billa ) to direct the sequel but when he asked for Rs 5 crores, she was little hesitant to take it further. Sources reveal that Vishnu’s explanation was that when Ajith can be paid a big amount of Rs 10 crore for the film, shouldn’t he deserve at least half of it? Soundarya quickly changed her mind and decided to direct the film herself. After all, the pretty lady is already making the mega animated flick Sultan the Warrior with her dad Rajinikant in the lead. According to insiders Soundarya was so gung-ho about setting out on directing this film that she decided to show the rushes of her animated film Sultan … to Ajith. Pleased by the approach and narration, Ajith is believed to have immediately given his nod to work with her. The project is likely to take off sometime in June next year, once Ajith finishes his forthcoming films Aegan and Soundarya finishes Sultan.//

If a top actor like Ajith okays to direct his film just after watching a few scenes and rushes of Sultan, then think how the film would be? Surely 'Amazing'…isn’t it?

Initially many raised questions about the quality of graphics and other technical aspects regarding Sultan. No worry mates…the film is getting ready in international standards and it will rock the box-office of multiplexes.

Kuselan, a July release?

Two dailies today have said that Kuselan will be a July release. Fans are not worrying about its release date or month and they are ready to embrace it whenever it releases. But some sect of fans feel that it should not release in August as they feel that August is not lucky for us. But do you know apart from Baba some other films too released in August and turned out as hits. Netrikann, Mullum Malarum, Apoorva Raagangal, Johhny and few other movies released in August and became successful.

Meanwhile, a Kollywood buzz says that the film would hit the theatres in July third week for sure.

Over to Thanthi and Times of India.

Kuselan set for July release - Chennai Times

If reports are to be believed, the much anticipated Rajinikanth film Kuselan, a remake of the Malayalam hit Katha Parayumpol, will be released this July.

Directed by P Vasu, the movie produced by Kavithalaya Films, features Rajinikanth in the role of the actor himself. Pasupathy plays the protagonist in the film. Vadivelu, Meena, Nayanthara, Sneha, Prabhu, among others form part of the cast. G V Prakash has scored the music and almost all songs have been shot including one in which Rajinikanth appears in 20 different get-ups. The climax sequences were recently shot in Udumalaipet.

Note1: Am collecting infos on Kuselan songs and audio release little by little. Just wait for a few days. I will try to present a separate post on that - with some new infos if possible.

Note2: Also wish to write a separate post on recently launched Chennai edition of 'Times of India'. It is a biggg disappointment. Those who are following it, know that. Will soon come up with that post.