Vasantha Balan’s period with Siddharth

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Siddharth is set to team up with director Vasantha Balan for a bilingual film to be made in Tamil and Telugu. The acclaimed director says that the film is a periodical love story. The Tamil version has been titled ‘Kaaviya Thalaivan’ and is about renowned actor, singer and stage artist KB Sundarambal and SG Kittappa.

The film will be produced by Sashikanth of YNOT studios who had earlier produced films likeThamizh Padam, Va and KSY and will kick start by sometime in July. Sasikanth has updated on his microblog on the status of ‘Kaaviya Thalaivan’. He had tweeted, “ Kaaviya ThalaivanPre-Production work in full swing. Shoot will Start from July. Official Cast & Crew announcement soon.”

TOI

Filed in Uncategorized May 08, 2013


No fear of IPL: Shukriya, Chashme Baddoor!

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Thanks to the unexpectedly large success of David Dhawan’s Chashme Buddoor the fear of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) is completely exorcized from the minds of filmmakers who until recently were half-fearful of losing out a part of their audience.

Chashme Buddoor has set the pace for the coming weeks.

Says trade expert Komal Nahata, `Chashme Baddoor is this year’s assurance to a nervous-as-hell industry. The IPL is like a monster and the film industry needs to be assured against every year. Fears were quashed last year when Housefull 2 proved a hit right in the middle of the IPL. `

Trade pundit Taran Adarsh says, `Biwi No. 1, Jannat, Housefull series and now Chashme Baddoor have worked during the cricket season. IPL is no longer a threat to a good film. If the content is strong a film can withstand any opposition. `

However Vipul admits that the success of Chashme Buddoor augurs well for the boxoffice in the coming weeks. `Any success is a good sign. That Chashme Buddoor was the first film to successfully take on the IPL season just goes to prove that there is room for cricket and cinema in the Indian citizens’  life. Give them an entertaining film and they’ll tear themselves away from the game long enough to enjoy a film. `

 

Filed in Chashme Buddoor Apr 14, 2013


Chashme Baddoor Ends the Drought in David Dhawan’s Life

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Once known as Director No 1 because of his immense popularity among the masses with his slapstick comedies, David Dhawan, who dominated part of the 1980s and 90s with films like Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No 1, Biwi No 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Hero No 1 hit rock bottom with Do Knot Disturb and Rascals.

However, his latest offering Chashme Baddoor, got off to a flying start and managed very good numbers over the first three days, resurrecting him to some degree.

The film, made for an approximate cost of around 17 crore, plus 9 cr on P&A (Print and Advertising), has already brought in around 18.50 cr in the first three days itself.

The satellite has also been sold for around 9 cr; ancillary rights should fetch around 2.5 cr and overseas, according to the producers’ claim, has already brought in 3 cr. But in reality, the film collected around 1.70 cr in three days in the UK, USA and other markets, still making it a comfortable hit.

Producer Aman Gill said, “CB has given us something to celebrate.” And distributor Girish Johar added, “After Jolly LLB, here’s another hit.”

TOI

Filed in Chashme Buddoor Apr 14, 2013


Chashme Baddoor Going Rock Solid at the BO!

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Chashme Baddoor is in full form in its 2nd Week as well at the Box Office. Despite facing competition from this week’s Commando and Nautanki Saala, this David Dhawan comic caper continued to make good business at the domestic box office windows.

After collecting 1.50 Crores on 2nd Friday, the movie picked up yesterday i.e. 2nd Saturday. Chashme Baddoor collected 2 Crores yesterday, taking its 9 Days domestic total to 33.50 Crores at the Box Office.

The movie is doing good in Multiplexes at major urban circuits today. Overall, 2nd Sunday Box Office numbers of Chashme Baddoor will surely witness satisfactory business.

KOIMOI

Filed in Chashme Buddoor Apr 14, 2013


Siddharth’s Never Before Done Act for TVSK

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Director Sundar C is on a roll post the success of Kalakalappu. Now the director returns, teaming up with UTV Motion Pictures once again, with a rom-com called Theeya Velai Seiyanum Kumaru (TVSK).

The first look of the film was unveiled recently. The lead actors are Siddharth and Hansika with Santhanam bringing up the comedy track. Speaking about the film Sundar C reveals, “I’ve always loved making comedies but TVSK is special to me because it’s a rom-com with a good-looking lead pair and will make for a fulfilling movie experience.”

Pa Vijay, who has penned songs in many of Sundar C’s films, owes his inspiration to the fair beauty, Hansika, for the songs in TVSK. “She is a butterfly in butterscotch. So it was easy to write the songs with her in mind,” he says.

Talking about how he bagged the film Siddharth discloses, “I actually went against my normal policy and asked Sundar C for a chance to work with him, when I met him at a party. That’s something I’ve never done with anyone before. But after 48 hours I got a call from him for this role. I am really glad.”

But it was not without some uneasy moments. Recalls Siddharth, “This is my first film with Santhanam and I was scared to compete with him on screen. But when I met him I realised he’s one of the nicest persons I’ve met. His passion and excitement about films is like that of a schoolboy!”

Siddharth seems to have found a guru of sorts in Sundar C. “He taught me so much and changed my viewpoint on cinema completely,” he says.

Siddharth describes his heroine, with whom he worked in O My Friend (Telugu) earlier, as Barbie Doll. “Hansika is getting better with each film,” he adds.

This is Siddharth’s second outing with UTV after Rang De Basanti in Hindi, seven years ago. TVSK seems to have been made at a great speed. Starting off on January 1 this year, the unit has completed the film except for two songs. The unit is proceeding to Japan to shoot the two tracks during the spring season.

Shobi Master is choreographing the songs. The music is by Satya, who is working on the re-recording at present.

Indian Express

Filed in News Apr 14, 2013


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