velayutham audio function
Velayudham introduction song to be performed live in audio launch at Madurai
After playing a bodyguard’s role in latest film ‘Kaavalan’, which was markedly ‘different’ from the roles he takes on usually, Vijay is back to what he knows best: to entertain the audience to the hilt. ‘Velayudham’, his upcoming film which has Genelia and Hansika playing the female leads opposite him, promises to be a wholesome entertainer targeting the actor’s fans at all levels.
The film has five songs out of which four of them have been shot at an expense of Rs.8 crores which would mean that each of these four songs have cost the producer a cool Rs.2 crores! The customary ‘introduction’ song of Vijay has been filmed at the scenic Thirumoorthimalai. Noted choreographer Ashok Raj, who had earlier worked with Vijay in films like ‘Sivakasi’ and ‘Pokkiri’, has choreographed this song.
Set in a folk-style dancing, the opening song includes several dance forms that are still prevailing in the countryside. Besides Vijay, as many as 200 local dancers and 150 foreigners have danced for this song, it is learnt. Journalist-turned-lyricist Annamalai, who had penned lyrics in Vijay’s ‘Vettaikkaran’, has written 3 songs for ‘Velayudham’.
The opening song would be performed live by foreign artistes as well as locals when the audio-launch of the film would be held in Madurai on 28th August. Readers might recall that Vijay had heaped praise on the song ‘En Rathathin Rathamae…’ by saying that in all his films, he has never lip-synched for a more enjoyable song. Though the song is sung by Vijay for his sister in the film, the song might go on to become his ‘signature song’ in future.
As his ‘Kaavalan’ grossed more in Madurai district more than it did in other districts, Vijay is hosting the audio-launch at Madurai, it is informed by a source close to the actor!
Vijay-Murugadoss film a mumbai based story
During the last update we have come across regarding the hunt for the heroineand top Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra might be roped in as Vijay’s heroine in the film. But according to some sources it is revealed that Priyanka Chopra was unavailable for selection and so the filmmakers are planning to sign a top Mumbai-based model as heroine.
Latest we hear is about the theme of the film. The story runs on the backdrop of Mumbai, where Vijay will be tracing his life beyond that in the Western Metropolis. Most of the shoot is expected to take place in Mumbai. The director is tight-lipped about the project.
The movie is likely to move on floors on the eve of Diwali. Murugadoss is currently busy finalizing the title and other lead cats for the film.
Murugadoss has signed Santhosh Sivan and Harris Jayaraj for cinematography and music respectively.
Aascar Ravichandran and S.A Chandrasekar will be producing the film on first copy basis and Fox Star Studios will release the film all over the world.
VIJAY'S GIFT TO WHOLE VELAYUDHAM CREW
Impressed with the outcome of his Velayudham, Vijay gifted his technicians
gold chains
It’s no news that Velayudham is one of the most important films in Vijay’s
career. He is going the extra mile to make sure that the film comes out well
and satisfies his fans’ expectations. So, it’s no surprise that the actor gifted all
his chief technicians gold chains when he saw the climax of the film recently.
A source reveals, “Recently, Vijay was shooting a dance number in a set
erected at a mill in the city. During the break hours, director Raja screened the
climax of the film for his team. Vijay, who had earlier seen the film in bits and
portions, was moved when he saw the way the climax had shaped up.
He was close to tears and fought hard to control his emotions. He was moved
by the way Raja and cameraman Priyan had shot the scenes. In a bid to
express his gratitude, he immediately arranged for gold chains, each worth
one sovereign, to be bought. He personally gifted it to his chief technicians.”
Raja explains, “Vijay said this was one of the best climax scenes that he has
ever shot for. He told me that the film has come out way better than what he
expected and it would be visible when the audience sees it. Earlier, he had
called my father (editor Mohan) to tell him how much he loved the film when I
had screened a portion of it. I was waiting for Vijay to tell me his views
directly, but it was really an honour to hear it from my dad.”
