MAKING OF THE KATHANAYAKUDU

The 100-odd technicians of forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer Tamil film Kuselan got a windfall of Rs.4.5 million as its hero, producer and director pooled part of their fees and donated the amount to them during the movie’s audio release here.

“In my endeavour to help the unsung heroes of the film industry - the technicians, I have networked with producer Vijay Kumar and director P. Vasu to donate Rs.1.5 million from their overflow and fees, respectively, and added a similar amount from my emoluments,” superstar Rajnikanth announced Monday night.

His announcement was received with thunderous applause from the audience of technicians who were being recognised in such a fashion for the first time in the south Indian film industry.

According to the movie’s publicists, Kuselan is an effort on Rajnikanth’s part to help his mentor and director K. Balachander.

“When producers said I had to do it sans a big advance on a shoestring budget, I agreed because I liked its story,” Rajnikanth said.

Balachander, who partly owns the film’s rights, was overwhelmed by Rajnikant’s efforts and said, “Though I cannot claim to be as great as Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, I can say with pride that Rajni is my Vivekananda.”

Remake of Malayalam hit Katha Parayumbol starring Mammooty, Kuselan is said to have been made at a cost of Rs.600 million, according to industry sources. The storyline is about a film star helping an old acquaintance. It also stars actresses Nayanthara and Meena.

Director Vasu told reporters that though the movie depicts Rajnikanth in 20 different get-ups, including as an Egyptian Pharaoh, it is not an effort to belittle Kamal Haasan whose Dasavatharam featured him in 10 roles.

“The two films are totally different in nature,” Vasu said.

Asked the secret of his young looks in the promos, Rajnikanth modestly said, “I take the necessary dietary precautions, avoid excessive salt, sugar, milk and think positive.”

The Tamil and Telugu versions of the film are expected to release later this month with over 450 prints in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, said a spokesman of its distributors Pyramid Saimira.

RAJINI's forth coming film " ROBOT "

Robot, the never ever biggest make of Indian Cinema with Superstar Rajini, will ave a new title to satisfy the fans of Rajini as well as to get the full tax benefit of the government. Shankar revealed this in his recent television interview and accepted that the Rajinis ardent fans wouldn't like this kind of name for their demigod's movie.

According to him, he is planning to put a unique title suitable for all the languages that the film is going to release. Meanwhile, the discussion to modify the story and screenplay as the requirement of the Superstar is also going on full swing at the Mamallapuram resorts. Shankar hints that he planned to start the movie in the mid July of the year, after Rajini comes out from his commitment to Kavithalaya.
The tile of the quickie that Superstar Rajinikanth would be doing before Shankar’s Robot has been decided. The film, to be directed by P. Vasu, has now been christened Kuselan.
The film is about the friendship between a village barber and his friend, a movie star who comes to that village for shooting. Hence the title Kuselan, who according to Hindu mythology, is the poor friend of Lord Krishna. Rajinikanth plays the movie star while Pasupathi is touted to play the role of the barber.
This will be a remake of the Malayalam flick Katha Parayumbol, which was Mammootty’s X’mas offer in 2007, with Mammootty and Sreenivasan playing the lead roles. Rajinikanth, who watched a special show of the movie in Chennai, was inspired by it and decided to do it in Tamil.
P. Vasu and Rajni joined hands to give the blockbuster Chandrmukhi, which was also a remake of a Malayalam movie. Will they get lucky again? In all likelihood, yes! Furthermore, they will have the super resources of KB’s wisdom to tap into as well. Yes, the ace director’s Kavithalaya Productions will be producing the film.
The shooting is expected to start by February and the movie is to be released after summer.

RAJINI is back as KUSELAN alias KATHANAYAKUDU

The gap between two Rajnikanth movies is always huge. The anticipation and the long wait make the Tamil superstar's films a celebration for his fans. Hardly has the hullabaloo over his last release Sivaji died down, that the actor is ready with another release.
The film in question is Kuselan, a remake of the Malayalam hit Kadha Parayumbol which will hit theatres by the end of July.
The latest news for Superstar Rajinikanth’s Kuselan is that it will hit the theatres on July 18. The shooting for the climax scenes is on now in Pollachi, Udumalai and surrounding areas for the past 3 days and the movie is expected to complete and woo the audience by the last week of July. Superstar fans are waiting for the movie with great expectations and the superstar has never dissappointed his audience with the quality of entertainment he provides in each of his movies.
The movie is expected to have 900 plus prints with 700 prints for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Kuselan is being simultaneous made in both Tamil and Telugu. The movie is named Kuseludu in Telugu. Already Superstar Rajinikanth starrer Kuselan rights has been sold for 64 crores to Pyramid Saimeera. The movie will also star Pasupathy, Meena, Prabhu, Vadivelu, Santhanam and Livingston in the Tamil version.

RAJINI is back as " KATHANAYAKUDU "

The 100-odd technicians of forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer Tamil film Kuselan got a windfall of Rs.4.5 million as its hero, producer and director pooled part of their fees and donated the amount to them during the movie’s audio release here.
“In my endeavour to help the unsung heroes of the film industry - the technicians, I have networked with producer Vijay Kumar and director P. Vasu to donate Rs.1.5 million from their overflow and fees, respectively, and added a similar amount from my emoluments,” superstar Rajnikanth announced Monday night.
His announcement was received with thunderous applause from the audience of technicians who were being recognised in such a fashion for the first time in the south Indian film industry.
According to the movie’s publicists, Kuselan is an effort on Rajnikanth’s part to help his mentor and director K. Balachander.
“When producers said I had to do it sans a big advance on a shoestring budget, I agreed because I liked its story,” Rajnikanth said.
Balachander, who partly owns the film’s rights, was overwhelmed by Rajnikant’s efforts and said, “Though I cannot claim to be as great as Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, I can say with pride that Rajni is my Vivekananda.”
Remake of Malayalam hit Katha Parayumbol starring Mammooty, Kuselan is said to have been made at a cost of Rs.600 million, according to industry sources. The storyline is about a film star helping an old acquaintance. It also stars actresses Nayanthara and Meena.
Director Vasu told reporters that though the movie depicts Rajnikanth in 20 different get-ups, including as an Egyptian Pharaoh, it is not an effort to belittle Kamal Haasan whose Dasavatharam featured him in 10 roles.
“The two films are totally different in nature,” Vasu said.
Asked the secret of his young looks in the promos, Rajnikanth modestly said, “I take the necessary dietary precautions, avoid excessive salt, sugar, milk and think positive.”
The Tamil and Telugu versions of the film are expected to release later this month with over 450 prints in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, said a spokesman of its distributors Pyramid Saimira.