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.”
Actor Vijay, after the great success of the movie “Kaavalan”, Vijay’s image is refined in the tamil film industry and got offers from big banners in pipeline.The movie” Pagalavan” release date is in doubt.
Actor Vijay fans is expecting that , M.Raja’s “Velayudham” will release within this August month end. After that Tamil remake of the Hindi Movie ” 3 Idiots” with Jiiva and Srikanth, the multi-starred project by Shankar. This film is highly expected by fans to be released on Diwali.
Vijay agreed with Seeman to do the project of “Pagalavan”. Due to some reasons Seeman delayed the project initially. But now the actor Vijay is busy in his schedule, so the project is delayed again. Vijay is busy till almost the mid of 2012. Seeman has to wait for a long time.
Hero: Vijay
Heroine(s): Genelia, Hansika Motwani
Comedians: Santhanam, Pandiya Rajan, Satyan
Other Stars: Pasupathy, Saranya Mohan, Omi Vaidya
Direction: M. Raja
Production: (Aascar) V. Ravichandran
Story: M.Raja
Cinematography: Priyan
Music Director: Vijay Anthony
Editor: Mohan
Stunts: Selvam (Anniyan fame)
Movie Release Date: June 22, 2011 (IlayaThalabathy's Birthday)
Plot:
(Spoiler Warning) This section gives you the story line of Velayudham. If you do not want to read this, skip to the "tidbits" section!
The movie opens with Vetrivel (Vijay) having a happy, rural life in a village. He has a younger sister (Saranya Mohan) and a mother who are very affectionate. His father had passed away a few years ago. Vijay is teased by his Uncle's daughter (Hansika Motwani) who has a big crush on him. She chases him all the time, but Vijay is not in love with her. Satyan is a close friend of Vijay, who hangs out with him. Vijay's main aim is to get his sister married to a good family and get her settled.
The next episode opens in Chennai, which is dominated by Rowdies. Genelia is a writer for a popular daily magazine who struggles with rowdy activities. She has had enough and wants to put an end to the rowdyism in Chennai, but does not know how. As luck would have it, she witnesses some rowdies fall off a mountain top and die. This is an accident, but Genelia decides to take the oppurtunity to portray a Super-Hero who killed these goons. She creates a character called 'Velayudham' who has arrived to eliminate rowdyism and creates a propoganda. Soon, the general public starts believing the story and expect Velayudham to eliminate rowdyism. Pasupathy is the D.I.G of Chennai, and starts trying to find Velayudham.
Vijay's sister Saranya Mohan, falls in love with another village boy. They both are caught red handed by Vijay. Vijay tells the boy to bring his parents and ask for a conventional wedding. Both the sides agree for the wedding and Vijay needs to get the money from the finance company in Chennai. He has been saving money and depositing in the finance company for many years, for his sister's wedding.
Vijay comes to Chennai to get the money, however he accidentally lands on a bomb waiting to explode in a public place. The place is full of innocent children, women and old people. He removes the bomb from the place and saves the people. He catches the rowdy who planted the bomb and realizes there are 5 more time bombs planted all over Chennai. He removes each and every bomb, and saves the city of Chennai. Because of this great feat, people think that he is the Super hero 'Velayutham'. Genelia quickly approaches Vijay and asks him to take the role of the Super Hero. Vijay refuses, as he wants to go back to his village and get his sister married. He also becomes friends with Santhanam, who lives in Chennai. (To download Velayutham high quality wall papers, click here)