Bharathiraja Vs Kamal Haasan

Director-writer Bharathiraja, who changed the way cinema is made in Kollywood, at a press meet held at Trichur recently said that Tamil cinema is undergoing a different phase without good stories.

He said Kamal Haasan’s Dasavatharam concentrated only on using the latest technologies and did not story. Lack of good scripts are more prevalent in both Tamil and Malayalam film industry.

Kamal Haasan was thrown a question by a reporter while back: “Do you agree that Dasavatharam has no story?” Reacting to this, Kamal said that he did agree with that but also reiterated that he never promised that there would be a strong storline.

Kamal Is Planning Whole Indian Film Industry For A Song

“Dasavatharam”, has breached all the records of Kollywood and is still running as a top one movie in Kollywood. Kamal Hassan in a press meet agreed that some mistakes crept in the movie and were due to some technical and script mistakes.

But he also later on disclosed that his next movie Marmayogi will not repeat the same mistake and will be surely and impeccable movie.

Already the actor is busy in scripting the movie and some of the vital twists in the movie are visualized and are filmed into animated and will be presented in the trailer form on the muhurat day of Marmayogi’s first day shoot.

But coming to the essence in the movie, Kamal has hinted that this movie will be full of surprises. Already Amitabh Bachchan is considering doing a cameo role in this movie. Hema Malini, Mallika sherawat, is in the movie. Jackie Chan may join the movie cast soon.

Kamal is planning to rope in 72 stars from the whole Indian film industry for a song. The stars from various states will be featuring in one song. Is seems like Kamal is going in the lines of Shahrukh Khan.

Rajinikanth And Kamal Haasan Will share Screen Presence After A Very Long Time

As reported earlier, Madras Archdiocese is producing a film on the life of St. Thomas, an apostle of Jesus Christ.

St. Thomas came to India to spread God's message after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his tomb is located at the Santhome Basilica in Chennai. Plans were made to make a spectacular film along the lines of 'Benhur' and 'The Ten Commandments' showcasing the life and times of St. Thomas.

It has been confirmed that Ajith and wife Shalini will be part of the project. According to unconfirmed sources, superstar Rajinikanth will be playing the role of legendary Tamil littérateur Thiruvalluvar in the film. The sources also add that Kamal Haasan will play a prominent role and actors Vijay and Vikram will also feature in the film.

Funded by the Government of Canada and the Vatican, the film will be made at a whopping cost in various locations in India and abroad. Shooting is slated to happen in January 2009 and the film will grace movie screens in 2010.

If the unconfirmed sources are to be believed, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will share screen presence after a very long time….well over twenty five years.

The film was recently launched at the Santhome Basilica compound by Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

Amitabh Bachchan Act On "Marmayogi"

It has been confirmed that ‘Marmayogi’ will have veteran Bollywood actress Hemamalini playing a prominent role. But the biggest surprise that could lead to tremendous anticipation is that Amitabh Bachchan might be part of the project too. Kamal Haasan, it seems is trying to rope in the legendary actor for an interesting role.

According to sources, Kamal Haasan has recently expressed this desire saying ''We are working on ‘Marmayogi’ which will be on a grand scale and Amitabh Bachchan would be perfect for a role in the film”.

It can be recalled that plans were on to rope in the Big B for the Rajini starrer 'Sivaji'. However he declined the offer.

It would be interesting to see if the Shahensha of Hindi films is fascinated by 'Marmayogi'. Sure would be great if he is. If that happens, it will be the first time Amitab would be part of a Tamil film.

AR Rehman Is Back Again In Kamal's Project

After a very short gap, AR Rehman is back again in Kamal's project, this time for a very high fees.

He is said to be agreed for 60 million rupees. Kamal's new girl friend Mallika Sherawat is also to work in the movie.

Hema Malini too is in the project.

Kamal is very serious about making the film to more than the present international standards and as already he announced, he want to make his movie a standard for other industry movies.

As of now, its said that the movie will starts it work from 25th of July 2008.

"Dasavatharm" Hot Kamal

"Marmayogi" Pooja On July 13, 2008

Kamal Haasan, whose latest release Dasavatharam is making waves across the country. Kamal Hassan started pre-production work on his fourth directional venture Marmayogi.

The “pooja” of the film will be held in Mumbai on Sunday, July 13, 2008. Looks like Kamal is eyeing the Bollywood market that is the reason the movie is being launched at the Grand Hotel in Mumbai.

"Dasavatharam" Biggest Hit In My Cinema Career Says Kamal Hassan

Kamal was in Hyderabad to thank the audiences for his biggest opening movie ever - Dasavatharam.Here are the experts from his interview …..

Could you tell us about the film’s collections?

These are the biggest openings in my entire career. I have seen the figures, it is a blockbuster, no doubt about it.

You have received accolades for your 10 roles. But on the other hand, critics are saying that the film is very confusing and has no story.

There is always criticism. In fact, I myself am my biggest critic.

Dasavatharam is based on the ‘chaos theory’ and we established it very well. I don’t know where it could be confusing. The 10 roles that I enacted are established within 20 minutes of the film’s run. The only thing is one has to be a little attentive. That`s what we were going for.

What are the best compliments you have received so far?

My Guru K Balachander brought me to tears with his praise after watching the film. Never did I expect such a response. My friend Rajini said he wanted to watch such movies alongside audiences in theatres.

Do you really believe that the American President George Bush doesn’t know what NACL is?

Not just NACL, he doesn’t know many things. I didn’t want to go into that. He said recently that the reason for rise of prices is due to over consumption of Indian food products.

What are your next projects?

My next film is Marmayogi. Then I will do Marudhanayagam, and I hope I will get enough money to make it.