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`June 29th Tuesday

My father chose my screen name: Ananya
Popular Tamil-Malayalam-Telugu actor Ananya of Nadodigal fame, who is currently awaiting the release of Mohanlal's forthcoming film Shikar, in which she plays Mohanlal's daughter, has a unique screen name!

Talking about the choice of her screen name Ananya, the actress said: "As my original name Ayilya was not too familiar in Tamil according to some and also for numerological reasons, I sought a different name for my screen avatar. I had considered Niveda, but then decided to go for Ananya, which my father suggested."

In Shikar, directed by M. Padmakumar, Ananya plays Ganga, who is brilliant in academics. "Ganga is set to join medicine and that is when the story takes off. She is actually the daughter of Mohanlal's elder brother. But after the death of her parents, she has been brought up by Balaraman (Mohanlal), whom she calls 'Papa'."

Ananya's other forthcoming films are Dhanush's Seedan (Tamil) and and Krishnudu's Amayakadu (Telugu). Amayakadu has already completed shooting and is all set to grace screens in July. A state champion in archery, the actress debuted in films with Positive and Rahasya Police in Malayalam and later shot to fame with Nadodigal in Tamil.


Asin's Ready in trouble?

Controversies surrounding the recently-held International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Colombo refuse to die. Now the latest addition is South Indian beauty Asin, who is reportedly shooting in Sri Lanka for Anees Bazmee's Ready (remake of the Telugu hit Ready) with Salman Khan.

Meanwhile, the FEFSI is still upset over Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi, who openly challenged the decision of the South Indian film industry. It is said that Salman Khan was so impressed by the scenic beauty of the country that he requested the producers to change the shoot location from Mauritius to Sri Lanka.

However, the decision did not go well with the SIFCC and now they have decided to launch a non-cooperation motion against Ready. Earlier, the SIFCC has also decided to boycott Bollywood actors and technicians who performed at the IIFA awards in Sri Lanka, following allegations of genocide against Lankan Tamils during the war against the LTTE and the continuing discrimination against them.

Meanwhile Asin is making a re-entry in Tamil with Kaavalkaran opposite Vijay. It would be interesting to see how FEFSI reacts to this?



Cloud Nine acquires 'VA' 1/4 Cutting


Pushkar and Gayathri, the director couple of Kollywood, is back with their next film 'VA' 1/4 Cutting. Recently Dayanidhi Alagiri's Cloud Nine Movies has acquired the release rights of the film.

'VA' 1/4 Cutting is produced by Y Not Studios of Thamizh Padam fame. Shiva, Lekha Washington and S.P. Charan are also in this joyride with the couple. Music is composed by G.V. Prakash while Nirav Shah handles the camera.

The couple's last venture Oram Po with Arya and Pooja was a hilarious comedy on the auto rickshaw drag race culture. Likewise, 'VA' 1/4 Cutting is also expected to be a laughter-inspiring movie based in Chennai.

A press release from Cloud Nine Movies states, “We have already worked with Y Not Studios in our last venture and it always has a terrific team and concept to work with. This film yet again carries a different concept like the designs, the marketing strategy and the story itself would be unique on its own. The film is currently in its final stages and the release date would be announced shortly.”




VIKRAM AND PRIYAMANI INVITED TO THE US


Vikram and Priyamani are invited to attend the annual convention of FeTNA (Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America) in Connecticut, US as special guests. The invitee list also includes Bharathiraja, Santhanam and Thamarai. The yearly event, which is being held for the past 23 years, will see a turnout of hundreds of Tamil population residing across USA from July 3 – 5. It will be a congregation of Tamils to recognize community achievements, organize professional forums, and enjoy music, dance, literature and theatre performances.

The convention will also feature Harris Jeyaraj’s musical evening with prominent singers from the Tamil industry. Entertainment skits and other programs are also planned by various US based Tamil Sangams, according to a press release.


GAUTHAM OUT… WHO DIRECTS AJITH’S 50TH FILM?


Cloud Nine’s proposed latest announcement will mark an end to the rumors surrounding Ajith’s 50th movie. The production company that owns Ajith’s call sheets is on the verge of producing a movie with Ajith in the lead, to be directed by Venkat Prabhu. Set in the backdrop of Mumbai’s Dharavi slums, this movie has been titled Mangatha.

On the other hand, Cloud Nine also owns the call sheet of Gautham Menon. Although there’s no news about what happened to the earlier speculated Gautham Menon–Ajith venture, looks like a Gautham–Cloud Nine production is in the cards. However, it is unclear if the director will wield the megaphone for a film that will have Ajith once the actor completes the assignment with Venkat Prabhu



A WEDDING AT KAMAL’S HOUSEHOLD

Anu Haasan, daughter of Chandra Haasan and niece of Kamal Haasan, will soon enter into wed lock with the London-based businessman Graham. The actress and television personality got engaged to Graham at her hometown Trichy recently.

It may be recalled that Anu was married to Vikas about 10 years ago but later divorced him on grounds of incompatibility.

She has acted in a number of Tamil films including Indira in which she was the leading lady. The film was directed by Suhasini Mani Ratnam, her cousin. Anu is also a popular television host and has modeled for a lot of commercials.