[Lt_Apple]

raja_rasigan

Enjoyed ur posts

[brraverishhh]

Anyway, I hope periyaar to get good response from public.

I think the last film like this, kamaraj, haven't done well in BO.
No sponser from congress ...... as they r busy in bringing kamaraj rule

i think moopanar financed that movie!

[HedgeYourBets]

WILL THE FILM SUCCEED UNLIKE BHARATHI,IRUVAR AND KAMARAJ,COMMERCIALLY TOO?

Bharathi was a success - atleast in Madras. I know it had a 100 day run in Devi. It was Media Dreams's debut venture and Sujatha was the Exec. Producer of the film.

[9mm_fan]

vaazhum periyar

http://www.dinamalar.com/2007mar11varamalar/THUNUK.ASP

[brraverishhh]

Since, I can't find a Sathyaraj thread, I am going to treat this as one.

Watched Anbudan (Gouthami) last night (Thanks NOV for thinking of me and reminding me).

And I knew we are in for a great treat when Sathyaraj was shown first...waiting for the host.

She comes in, show starts, and with Sathyaraj you know that you are in for great fun.

The man is casual, self deprecating, humble, modest, and of course, very funny. Knowing his history in the cinema field (almost thirty years now) it takes time for it to dawn on you that he has been part of the large landscape called Tamil film industry.

He did not go on and on about Periyar. Any other actor would have gloated and boasted about their 'different' or 'challenging' or 'risky' role.

He just shrugged it off, saying that he wanted to...and never thought he could pull it off. But when the director convinced him, he became confident.

There was a brief discussion on atheism and I could relate to most of what he is saying, even though I am an agnostic, not an atheist. I agree with him that people should be left alone with their individual faith.

Along the way we got to know the secret behind Tagudu Tagudu.

And of course, his complete disregard for 'image'. At Kamal's age and four years younger to Rajini, he played the former's grandfather and the latter's father around the same time (mid 80s). Therefore image had not bothered him.

Or his 'charity' side which , again, he just shrugged it off saying that it is his duty .

Director Raj Kapoor steps in in the final segment of the show and laugh-o-meter shoots right up. I like the way he calls Sathayraj "Namma Talaivar". I know it is just in fun...nothing serious.

I can see why Sathyaraj keeps getting jobs...it's just that he is fun to be with. This, we could see from Raj Kapoor's testimony.

Here is one unique survivor of the industry. I am not expecting NT or Kamal level performance in Periyar. If it is well written and directed, Sathyaraj can deliver the goods.

If not, it will be the most satisfying to him personally as an actor...and something for fans of his, like me, to talk about.

I usually do not want to meet stars. Of course, I had wanted to meed MGR and NT...but too late now. Right now, I really love to meet Kamal and Sathyaraj (not Rajini, even if I am a fan).

I hope I will one day.

[9mm_fan]

I watched the show for 5 mins in the previous week. I am still laughing at the way he described the MIND STATE of the industry !

SR: We were shooting for film in which I will be contesting in an election. The scene is like : The villan gang will threaten the people so that no one will come out in the streets on the polling day. For this scene, we ensured that not even a single living being will be in the street. But during the take, we found a DOG crossing the street. We tried to get that oen cleared off ! All our efforts ended in vain. Ultimately, it went with the movie. To our surprise, that scene received several CLAPS inside the theatre

Later on, I heard that for shooting a similar scene, one GANG was searching for a DOG for hours to replicate it effetively !

He is very much clear abt the industry !

[Fegasderty]

One more thing he mentioned on a comic note

"We were shooting for a movie.Shobana was the heroine, Vasu was the director. There is a scene where I defeat Shobana in Dance. Hearing this she said 'idhellam ungalukke overa illa' "

He was referring this about the heroism in the film industry, where the hero always wins

[Lillie_Steins]

Later on, I heard that for shooting a similar scene, one GANG was searching for a DOG for hours to replicate it effetively !

[HedgeYourBets]

The producers of periyar will really not be worried. After all, it has been funded substantially by the Govt.

Satyaraj really need ot have to act as periyar. Just mouthing expletives will do.

[doctorzlo]

Gnanasekaran has done good job bringing something different to the tamil film industry. I hope this movie comes out good and gives him more opportunities to try different stories out. This one more movie I am looking forward to.

[Drugmachine]

One more thing he mentioned on a comic note

"We were shooting for a movie.Shobana was the heroine, Vasu was the director. There is a scene where I defeat Shobana in Dance. Hearing this she said 'idhellam ungalukke overa illa' "

He was referring this about the heroism in the film industry, where the hero always wins

Yaa... I also heard this one.. Hilarious one !! eppadi thaan VASU ippadi ellam yosikiraaroe

[Beerinkol]

Originally Posted by seran One more thing he mentioned on a comic note

"We were shooting for a movie.Shobana was the heroine, Vasu was the director. There is a scene where I defeat Shobana in Dance. Hearing this she said 'idhellam ungalukke overa illa' "

He was referring this about the heroism in the film industry, where the hero always wins

Yaa... I also heard this one.. Hilarious one !! eppadi thaan VASU ippadi ellam yosikiraaroe lakha lakha lakha lakha

vasu + sathyaraj combination hav some good films like

Nadigan
Velai kidachiduchu
Rickshawmama

Mostly he will pair goundamani with him

[Slonopotam845]

how r d songs?
wen is periyar releasing?

[Fegasderty]

Periyar -Review -Path Breaking

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/02periyar.htm

[tgs]

http://balabharathi.blogspot.com/2007/05/blog-post.html

[Fegasderty]

Periyar -Review -Path Breaking

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/02periyar.htm

Wow. 4 stars. First time I am seeing rediff giving four stars to a tamizh movie How is it doing in chennai ?

[LottiFurmann]

Originally Posted by joe Periyar -Review -Path Breaking

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/02periyar.htm

Wow. 4 stars. First time I am seeing rediff giving four stars to a tamizh movie How is it doing in chennai ? Nerd,
From the above link (blog) ,it seems the opening was poor ,but response in theatre was very good .I think people might think this must be some award movie / off beat ..But I hope word of mouth will make this movie run well ,I wish too for young generation watch this movie and get some (real) idea about Periyar.

[Ifroham4]

Originally Posted by joe Periyar -Review -Path Breaking

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/02periyar.htm

Wow. 4 stars. First time I am seeing rediff giving four stars to a tamizh movie How is it doing in chennai ? Movie is mega flop!

[Lt_Apple]

But Joe even bhArathi opened poorly. But word of mouth made it a *hit* movie. It crossed 100 days in chennai and 50 days in Trichy ramba. BhArathi was also by Gnana. Rajasekaran if I am not wrong. So I expect something of that sort to happen :P

But I can't watch it here. It wont release here at all. Should wait for the DVD or a good internet print :P

[Raj_Copi_Jin]

Originally Posted by Nerd Originally Posted by joe Periyar -Review -Path Breaking

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/02periyar.htm

Wow. 4 stars. First time I am seeing rediff giving four stars to a tamizh movie How is it doing in chennai ? Movie is mega flop! Konja naaL poRu thalaiva!