TOP 10 NEWS OF THE WEEK (OCT 16 - OCT 22)

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To know about what happened in Kollywood over the past 7 days, here we present you the Top 10 news of the week.

VIJAY 61 OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION IS HERE!

VIJAY 61 OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION IS HERE!

Hema Rukmani of Sri Thenandal Films has officially confirmed that they will be producing Vijay’s upcoming film with Atlee. Though it was very certain that Vijay would be teaming up with Atlee for a commercial pot-boiler, no official statement has been made thus far.
 

Finally, Ms. Hema Rukmani during her recent interaction to the media confirmed that they will be producing Vijay’s film. “This is the first time we are producing a film with a big hero like Vijay. We are very proud about it. Atlee and Vijay combination have worked well till now and we hope to recreate the Theri magic again”

EXCLUSIVE: WILL THERE BE A DIWALI SURPRISE FROM VIJAY? BAIRAVAA DIRECTOR OPENS UP!

EXCLUSIVE: WILL THERE BE A DIWALI SURPRISE FROM VIJAY? BAIRAVAA DIRECTOR OPENS UP!

We had reported long back that Bairavaa team is planning to unveil a surprise treat for Vijay's fans on Diwali day (29th October). The team has been very silent about it till date and no official confirmation has been made about it till date.
 

In order to get things clarified, Behindwoods spoke to the director of Bairavaa, Bharathan and this is what he had to say. “For sure there will be a treat for Vijay sir's fans on Diwali day but we have not decided on what it would be yet. I am currently busy with the dubbing work of Bairavaa.”

HOT: YOU WILL BE SURPRISED TO KNOW WHO HAS BEEN ASKED TO PLAY AJITH’S BADDIE!

HOT: YOU WILL BE SURPRISED TO KNOW WHO HAS BEEN ASKED TO PLAY AJITH’S BADDIE!

Apparently, Bollywood hotshot Vivek Oberoi has been roped in to play the antagonist in Ajith’s upcoming film directed by Siruthai Siva. According to our source, Vivek Oberoi has been approached and he might have said yes to play Ajith’s baddie in the film. Official confirmation from the team is expected in another 2 days.


This would be Vivek Oberoi’s first film if it happens. It must be noted that Vivek Oberoi has previously played a negative role Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish 3.


Vivek Oberoi was Venkat Prabhu's initial choice to act in Mankatha but since that did not materialise, Ajith came on board for the film.

SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH FLIES TO THE USA AGAIN!

SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH FLIES TO THE USA AGAIN!

2/3rd of Enthiran 2 (2.0) shooting is done as reported by Shankar recently and the team is apparently on a small break now.
 

We are told that Superstar Rajinikanth has flown to the USA again for a medical checkup and will return to India on the 29th of October. He is likely to join the 2.0 team by the first week of November, possibly on the 3rd (Thursday).


2.0's first look launch event will be held in Mumbai on the 20th of November. Stay tuned for more updates!

WANT TO KNOW WHO IS GOING TO COMPOSE FOR VIJAY 61?

WANT TO KNOW WHO IS GOING TO COMPOSE FOR VIJAY 61?

When a project has Vijay’s name, everything about it gets all the attention. Likewise, Vijay’s 61st venture is the talk of the town. Earlier in the day, we had reported about Sri Thenandal’s involvement in the film. Now we have one more update.


Reliable sources reveal that GV Prakash is the chosen music composer for Vijay 61. It has to be recalled that the combo of Vijay-GV-Atlee tasted huge success with their earlier outing Theri. Official confirmations on this project are expected to be coming in one by one. Stay tuned

SIVAKARTHIKEYAN REVEALS WHAT RAJINIKANTH TOLD HIM

SIVAKARTHIKEYAN REVEALS WHAT RAJINIKANTH TOLD HIM

Earlier in the day we had reported that Superstar Rajinikanth had called and appreciated Sivakarthikeyan and RD Raja for their respective efforts in Remo. Now Sivakarthikeyan has used his Twitter handle to reveal what Rajinikanth exactly told him after watching Remo.
 

“"A great star is born!Congratulations Sivakarthikeyan"-appreciation from Thalaivar @superstarrajini sir after watching #Remo. Humbled&happy”.


A great star is born, we have heard many people say it before, but when it comes from the Superstar it sounds extremely special.


Way to go Siva!!!

OFFICIAL - HEROINE FINALIZED FOR SURIYA’S NEXT!

OFFICIAL - HEROINE FINALIZED FOR SURIYA’S NEXT!

As reported earlier, Suriya is teaming up with director Vignesh Shivn for his upcoming film Thaana Serntha Koottam produced by Studio Green Productions. The film is said to be the remake of popular Hindi film Special 26.
 

Now the team has announced the heroine of the film through their Twitter handle. The hot and happening Keerthy Suresh has been roped in to play the female lead in this Suriya starrer. Thaana Serntha Koottam is expected to go on floors in the first week of November.

BREAKING: A SUPER-HOT MACHO K-TOWN HERO TURNS BADDIE FOR VISHAL?

BREAKING: A SUPER-HOT MACHO K-TOWN HERO TURNS BADDIE FOR VISHAL?

Vishal’s upcoming film directed by debutant PS Mithran titled as Irumbu Thirai will apparently start rolling on the 19th of October. Samantha has been roped in to play the female lead for this action entertainer. The technical team comprises of George C William for cinematography, editor Ruben for cuts and Trisha Illana Nayanthara fame Umesh for art direction.


Now the latest we hear is that Yuvan Shankar Raja has apparently been approached to take care of the music department for Irumbu Thirai.


We also have another surprising update. A little birdie hints us that actor Arya has allegedly been asked to play Vishal’s baddie in the film. Arya is known to be a very close friend of Vishal and they have already worked in Avan Ivan before. If this comes through, it would be the first film where Arya plays a full-fledged negative role in Tamil. Stay tuned for official confirmation from the team!

VIJAY TO DO IT FOR BAIRAVAA AFTER A LONG TIME?

VIJAY TO DO IT FOR BAIRAVAA AFTER A LONG TIME?

As reported earlier, Vijay’s Bairavaa team is currently shooting in the outskirts of Chennai. Vijay’s shoot portions were apparently completed yesterday (17th October), while the team is still working non-stop to complete few patchworks.
 

The team is expected to fly to Switzerland to shoot a song sequence on the 22nd of October. The Europe schedule is likely to go on till the 29th. After that, few minor portions are left to be canned in Tirunelveli.Vijay's films are generally shot outside Tamil Nadu or in sets in Chennai. It's been a while since Vijay has acted in live locations in the southern part of Tamil Nadu.


A teaser of Bairavaa is likely to be released for Diwali while the makers are planning the theatrical release for Pongal 2017.

BOGAN: ANOTHER SCRIPT STOLEN CASE

BOGAN: ANOTHER SCRIPT STOLEN CASE

Bogan directed by Lakshman and produced by Prabhu Deva is all gearing up for a 23rd December release.


Apparently, there is a claim by a cameraman Anthony Thomas, who is a member of the Southern Indian Cinematographers association, that the story of Bogan is his. He has been complaining against the director and producer in police stations and in social media.

Responding to this, director Lakshman had lodged a complaint with Chennai Police Commissioner in which he states that the said Anthony Thomas has been lodging false cases against him and also the producer in various police stations in Chennai which has caused a lot of mental agony for the duo and the team. Lakshman also states that Thomas is doing these things to defame and to extort money from them. He has requested the police to take appropriate action against Anthony Thomas