Saturday 10 December 2016

INDIAN ACTOR VIJAY MOVIES 2003-2004

Vaseegara, Jan 15th, 2003

VIJAY'S ACCENT is on romantic comedy this time in Shots N Stills Production, "Vaseegara" - named after a hit number, penned by Thamarai, the title has a definite poetic touch to it. It is a breezy romance of the Mills & Boon kind and takes off well. Nothing dramatic happens from the beginning till nearly the end, and but for the contrived climax, watching "Vaseegara" would have been like a visit to any normal, happy, well-to-do household - refreshing and enjoyable. But the last few scenes are a real drag.

There is comedy, a little action and a lot of love - remake or otherwise the recipe is the same, only the proportion varies. Bhupathy (Vijay) is packed off to the city after graduation. His father's friend, Viswanathan or Vichu (Nasser) would help him secure a job. What the hero does not bargain for is Priya's (Sneha) interest in him. The girl is already engaged but that doesn't deter her. Her change of heart upsets the apple cart. Though Bhupathy wants to reciprocate he is very careful not to create problems in his host's home.

Vijay has rarely been natural in romantic expressions. Most of the time he would seem to be conscious of his steps in the song sequences and of the dialogue in the love scenes. But "Vaseegara" is different - you actually see him emoting quite well as the forlorn, love-struck young man. Sneha is absolutely comfortable in her role of the woman who is unrelenting in her love for Bhupathi. Gayathri Jayaram, the constant second heroine these days, seems to be gaining in girth. The Man Friday of the house, Kattabomman (Vadivelu) evokes laughter in some of the scenes - it is the decibel level that puts you off.

The scenes involving Vijay and Vadivelu are enjoyable and project the former as an effective comedy hero. Also the way in which he constantly addresses his dad (Manivannan) by name thus showing his closeness and affection for the old man is new and appealing. Nasser looks extremely dignified - yet why do these old men inflict stinging slaps on their docile wives, for no fault of theirs? It's time such crudeness in films is stopped.

When you see Suhasini enter the scene, you think she has a vital role in the proceedings. But no, she just makes a special appearance now and then, doles out a few axioms and vamooses. Pandiyarajan makes a special appearance too.

The story may be a retold version - but the screenplay, dialogue and direction are K. Selvabharathy's.

It is a different and more appealing Vijay in "Vaseegara," in the sense you don't see the Rajini influence (that was only too evident in "Bhagavathy") or the stereotype action hero mould so typical of him..

Pudhiya Geethai, 2003

"Pudhiya Geethai"... driving home a useful message.

POSITIVE THINKING is imperative for achieving goals, is what Viswaas' "Pudhiya Geethai" underlines. The end is predictable, but the conviction with which the climax drives home the message makes it interesting.

Sarathi (Vijay) is an incredibly energetic young man - student, businessman, a friend in need and a loving son. The bubbling enthusiasm, genial smile that has a shade of innocence about it and the busy-as-a-bee kind of role is rather new for the generally stone-faced, slothful Vijay one is used to watching on screen.

The film gets its title from the fact that the hero expounds on life's philosophy. Suji (Meera Jasmine), a bespectacled dullard, is a friend of Sarathi, till things take a different turn. Jo (Amisha Patel) is again a friend. Predictions at birth clearly indicate that this wizard of a hero would live only till the age of 27. And the story takes off from Sarathi's 27th year.

Vijay presents the character that has a quite a few nuances, creditably. Mention must be made of the scene in which he desperately reels out details about himself, to the doctor, even as he is losing consciousness. The dialogue, in particular, helps make the necessary impact. Suji (Meera Jasmine), who is initially childish, blossoms into a mature girl, once she falls in love. The sudden transformation is unrealistic. And spectacles or no spectacles this heroine is indeed charming. But the same cannot be said of Amisha Patel, who makes her debut in Tamil with "Pudhiya Geethai".

Thin in appearance and artificial in expression, Amisha has not made her Tamil launch memorable.

Reddiar (Kalabhavan Mani), is the stereotyped villain. But the interesting change is reserved for the climax, where Mani makes an impression.

Kalairani deserved better roles, one always thought. The little scope she's been given, she has utilised well in "... Geethai." Sanjay is almost a constant in Vijay's films. As the fisherman friend Lawrence, who is in love with Sarathi's sister, the youngster does a neat job. Nasser in such a miniscule role? - really sad. The mother of the heroine, clinging to her youth, reeks of artificiality.

Dance masters Lawrence and Rajasekar have used some appreciable dance movements in the song sequences. The scene in which the hero falls from the terrace of the college has been well captured. Ramesh Krishna is the cinematographer.

Karthik Raja's re-recording enhances the effect of many scenes, including the fight sequences.
It is a pity that a composer with such potential remains under utilised. Yuvan Shankar Raja's songs, however, don't stir you much.

Unlike many films today, writer-director Jagan's "Pudhiya Geethai" is purposeful.

Thirumalai, Oct 24th, 2003

Thirumalai (Vijay) is a two-wheeler mechanic who lives in Pudupet and has three close friends for whom he would do anything. Raghuvaran is an artist who comes to stay near Tirumalai’s mechanic shop with his wife Nagalakshmi (Kousalya). Thirumalai happens to meet Swetha (Jothika), on a New Year’s Day. As she appears in front of him all of a sudden, she happens to greet saying ‘Everyone will do fine’. From that very day, things start to shine up in Thirumalai’s life. He falls in love with Swetha as he thinks that good things started to happen in his life only after she greeted him.

Swetha first ignores him, but soon she understands his nature and reciprocates. Meanwhile Swetha’s father (Avinash), a business tycoon who owns six satellite channels hates the idea of a mechanic being his son-in-law and seeks the help of a local thug Arasu (Manoj.K.Jayan) whose only job is to kill people for huge money. Arasu plots an attempt to kill Thirumalai. Does Thirumalai succeed in winning his girl or is he caught up in the plot against him forms the rest of the story.

Vijay presents the character that has a quite a few fine distinctions, creditably. Vijay, who generally does not believe in exerting himself too much in the emotions department, (there are a couple of exceptions though), has made a laudable effort. When he comes to know that Arasu’s men have kidnapped all his friends, Vijay's anguish over the incident have been well outlined by him. Jothika is as fresh as she was in Kushi and delights the audience with her dances especially Dhimusu Kattai number.Kiran comes in an item number Vaadi emma jakkamma.

There is nothing new in Vivek’s comedy track.Debutant director Ramana an assistant to R.K.Selvamanai moves the film at an interesting pace. Little more care could have been taken on the screenplay. The highlights of the film are Vidhya Sagar’s music and Peter Heyn’s stunts. Vidhya Sagar’s re-recording enhances the effect of many scenes, including the fight sequences. R.Rathinavelu’s camera work is catchy especially in the foreign locales.

Ghillli, April 17th, 2004

"Ghilli" ... on a winning track

IT'S ACTION unstoppable and a sure hat trick for Dharani. "Dhil" took off at break-neck speed and went on in the same vein till the final frame, "Dhool" followed a similar fast track course and now again "Ghilli" begins, moves and ends on an incredible top gear.

For the finicky and the fastidious the happenings are bound to be unrealistic and even impossible but for the man on the street, who enters the cinema hall looking for sheer high velocity action, screenplay writer and director Dharani's "Ghilli" provides a sumptuous three-course fare.

The mind-boggling pace, however, sets in with Prakashraj's entry. Ghilli is the nickname for the popular kabbadi player Velu (Vijay). His father (Ashish Vidyarti), an assistant police commissioner, is a martinet who finds his son (who still has his arrears to clear before he gets his degree) incorrigible. His mother (Janaki Sabesh), on the other hand, dotes on him. His younger sister Bhuvana (`Baby' Jennifer) is the typical sharp and inquisitive schoolgirl. Velu goes to Madurai for a kabbadi match. But circumstances force him to lend a helping hand to Dhanalakshmi (Trisha) who is fleeing from the cantankerous Prakashraj, a State Minister's son, madly in love with her.

From then on it is a hectic run for the two with Prakashraj and his henchmen, who seem to be teeming all over the place, close on their heels. The role is like any other you've seen him do in ever so many flicks. The names of the films may change but Vijay has been the same. But in this Sri Surya Movies' production, the portrayal as a whole is on a different plane. Righteous anger, affection for the family, soft romance and agility on the playground, show us a different Vijay. The hero has portrayed the part with finesse and feeling.

Trisha is not a mere glamour doll in "Ghilli." Agony, ecstasy, sense and sentiment are expected of her and she manages quite well. Ashish and a soft character, you think, just wouldn't jell. But no, he seems quite comfortable playing the strict dad. Jennifer is impressive. But the actor who steals the show with nonchalance is Prakashraj, as the eccentric, middle-aged doter Muthupandi, who is willing to go to any length to get his sweetheart. Some may brand it as overacting and a few may find him crude, but with his villainous glare and comical gimmicks, Prakashraj emerges as a formidable drawing force - you just cannot hate this `bad man.'

Enthused by `Ghilli's mood, composer Vidyasagar has filled up his score with racy beats and reverberations - sorry, melody has no place in this fast paced venture. Dances are equally speedy, and Nagendra Prasad's (the hero's friend) footwork equals Vijay's. Crisp cutting of scenes bears testimony to veteran V. T. Vijayan's editing skills. Not very realistic, yet artistic are Maniraj's set designs. Gopinath's camera effectively captures the quick actions. `Rocky' Rajesh's stunt conceptions are commendable despite the unbelievable somersaults in the air. But at times the action looks so dangerous that they bring you to the edge of your seat.

Dharani does not depend on duets (there's just one), item numbers or a weather-beaten comedy line (Dhamu's idiosyncrasies in the name of humour cannot come under this category at all) to pep up his screenplay. But if he thought making Hindu Gods appear with mobile phones and the like makes a song sequence humorous (!) sorry Dharani, it's not in good taste.

With his finger right on the pulse of the viewer, and Vijay, the hero whom the masses today identify with, and Prakashraj, the inimitable villain in tow, this remake of the Telugu flick, "Okkadu," comes a clear winner.

Udhaya, Mar 28th, 2004

Like Virumbukiren, Udhaya is another movie that has had a long and torturous journey from production to release. Launched way back when Vijay and Simran were a hot pair, the movie was stalled for various reasons. Its director Azhagamperumal has since made two reasonably successful movies Dum Dum Dum and Joot and its producer 'Pyramid' Natrajan recently had to go to court to get a married Simran to finish up the song sequences required to complete and release the film. Not surprisingly, the movie has aged considerably and has continuity issues but unfortunately, those are not its only problems.
Udhayakumar(Vijay), who has rejected a scholarship at the prestigious Princeton University in order to serve his country, joins as a substitute teacher at the same college he studied in. In one of his experiments, he successfully generates a controlled nuclear explosion that he believes will be the source of power in the future. He falls for Basandhi(Simran), one of his students but soon comes to know that she is engaged to be married. Dejected, he moves to Chennai and finds a job as a reporter at a magazine. He is recruited by a group with a charismatic leader(Nasser) who promises social change. Towards that end, the group convinces him to build a bomb that can be safely stored and moved in any form.
One of the positive aspects of the movie is that the way the story proceeds belies our initial expectations. With Simran, who is unhappy with her engagement, her aunt who wants to make Simran her daughter-in-law in order to get her hands on her wealth and Vijay, who falls for Simran without knowing that she is already engaged, the movie sets us up for a love story along the lines of Kaadhal Mannan or Vijay's own Vaseegara. But the movie switches tracks completely, catching us a little offguard. As it brings in the revolutionary group, it becomes more an action movie than a romance.
But it is the same switch in tracks that proves to be the movie's undoing too. As long as the movie revolves around romance and life in the village, it proceeds smoothly even if predictably. But whenever the movie jumps to science, it is on terribly shaky grounds. Right from Vijay's experiment in the lab(he picks up a small globe out of a beaker, watches it explode along the lines of a Diwali cracker and jumps in joy on having generated a controlled nuclear explosion that is supposed to be tomorrow's source of power!), the movie's take on anything scientific is laughably amateurish and silly.
Vijay appears rather uninterested most of the time and looks like he himself doesn't believe that he is a scientist. He must be really glad Gilli came along soon after to erase this movie from people's minds. Simran too reflects VIjay's disinterest and looks particularly old and washed out in the two recently filmed song sequences. Nasser does a neat job as the group leader. Vivek is wasted in a role that has little scope for comedy. None of Rehman's tunes are real catchy.


Friday 9 December 2016

INDIAN ACTOR VIJAY MOVIES 2000-2002

Kanukkul Nilavu, Jan 14th, 2000

Kannukkul Nilavu starring by vijay and shalini. Gautam Prabhakar (Vijay) is searching for Gayathri (Kaveri) who was an innocent girl that kept coming to him for help of many sorts. He comes across Surya and Chandra (Charlie and Dhamu) and Hema (Shalini). They try to cheat Gautam (like many others) but fail in doing so. Hema finally realizes that he may actually have a disease. She and her father, Dr. Rajsekhar (Raghuvaran) try to help him out. After examing his's subconscious mind, Raghuvaran finds out that he's suffering from split personality and has forgotten a lot of things.

Raghuvaran finds out that he has not come to Pondicherry in search of Gayathri but he's looking for Shanmugham ("Thalaivasal" Vijay) and his two friends, Sounder and Prakash ("Nizhagal" Ravi) whom Gautam feels have killed Gayatri, but who is actually still alive. Hema and her father don't cure Gautam right away, fearing that he may become incurable if he realizes the truth and becomes a killing maniac. Hema falls in love with Gautam. His mother (Srividhya) is worried about her son's situation, so she comes to where he is at.

Because of the love shown by his mother, Gautam slowly recovers all the missing details about why and how he got to where he is. He sets off to kill the three people and succeeds in gathering two of them. However, due to him wanting all three of dead at once and a plan made by the entire crew, Gautam realizes the truth. Gautam starts a new life with Hema after his mother and h
er father's acceptance.
 

Kushi, May 19, 2000

The story of how two people fall in love but their ego prevents them from confessing this to each other

Director, Writer: Surya S.J.

Stars:Joseph Vijay, ,

Priyamanavale, Nov 26th, 2000

Director: K.Sevlabharathi
Cast: Vijay, Simran, Radhika Chowdry

Piriyamanavale Yesterday it was 'Kushi' . Tommorrow it is going to be 'Priyamanavale'. Vijay would scale one more height with the release of 'Priyamanavale'. Already Vijay had worked with Selva Bharathi in 'Ninaithen Vandhai'. They have joined hands again. It is the remake of a super-hit Telugu film, 'Pavithrabandham'. The story of that film has scored victories in Hindi and Kannada film words also. Vijay, in as much as he is fond of the stories from other languages, has brought the fine story to be depicted in Tamil also.

Vijay appears as a completely westernized person as he was raised in alien circumstances. He hates our own civilization, culture and traditions. But Simran whom he marries has entirely different characteristics and traits. The story deals as to how Simran manages to change the thinking and activities of Vijay. The news about the birth of his male child reached Vijay when he was taking part in the shooting for this film. As a strange coincidence, the story demanded him to act a similar situation on that day.

Vijay became too happy and he acted very naturally in the scene concerned. In the event of the success of this film, Vijay may once again capture the top spot among the Tamil heroes.



Friends, Jan 14th, 2001

Cast: Vijay, Surya, Devayani , Vijayalakshmi, Abinayasri , Ramesh Khanna , Vadivelu , Radharavi
Music: Ilaiyaraja
Direction: Siddique

Badri, Apr 16th, 2001

Director: Arun Prasad
Cast: Vijay, Bhumika, Monal, Riyaz Khan, Bhupender, Husseini, Vivek, Kitty.

It has a predictable storyline and one knows how exactly the narration is going to move, for we've had such films released in recent times. It is about childhood-buddies-turned-lovers. While one realises 'love' fast enough, the other strays to seemingly greener pastures, realises that they are not so green after all, and returns to the arms of his childhood-friend-turned-lover. 'Piriyadha Varam Vendum' also had a similar theme.

'Bhadri' (a remake of a Telugu Film) centres round Bhadri and Jaanu (Vijay - Bhumika) who are best of buddies and friends since childhood. While Jaanu discovers the stirrings of love for Bhadri much earlier, Bhadri takes her for granted enjoying all the affection she showers on him. He goes to her for moral support when his father ticks him off for his irresponsible behavior.

And when he falls for Mamati (Monal) the new girl on the block, it is to Jaanu that Bhadri goes, and emotionally blackmails her into giving him money and a car to take Mamati out. But Mamati loses no time in transferring her affections to Rohit, wealthy and more suave than the 'middle-class' Bhadri.

Meanwhile Bhadri's brother Vettri (Riyaz Khan) an aspiring boxing champ is bashed up by the reigning champ Rohit and his gang. As the championship nears, Bhadri who had by then learnt a few lessons in life, takes on his brother's mantle, trains himself for the championship, and finally wins, redeeming himself in the eyes of his father.

Vijay is one actor who does not rest on his laurels. He has taken risks in the action scenes where cars are run over his fingers, as he lies flat on the road. Bhumika (first film in Tamil) plays her role with understanding. Riyaz Khan, from the small screen, is an actor to watch out for. Monal seems to be going the Mumtaz-Radhika Choudhry way. Vivek's comedy at times borders on the obscene.

'Bhadri' moves at a fairly neat pace in the earlier part, lags a little later, and then picks up speed towards the end.

Shahjahan, Nov 14th, 2001

THE TITLE says it all- the hero lives for love. He is a do-gooder and a virtual god for lovers - because his mission is to surmount all odds and unite every loving pair.

Youth, romance and vibrant music seem to sell at a premium these days. Super Good Films' ``Shahjahan'', written and directed by Ravi, has all these in ample measure. Ashok (Vijay) is the youngster whom lovers rush to whenever they face opposition at home. And Ashok, who is still on the look out for a job, pledges or sells his chain every time he has to unite a pair.

Ashok falls in love with Mahe (Richa Palot) and bides his time (he has a reason for it) to pour his heart out. Soon it is too late. Unwittingly he helps his friend Raja (Krishna) win the heart of Mahe. The lovers come together but there is a lot of unbelievable bloodshed in the bargain.
The climax reaches ridiculous levels, when in broad daylight, at Chennai's Central Station, there is an intense, dangerous fight between the henchmen and the hero, but till the end no one intervenes and there is not one policeman in sight.

Going by the incidents one gets the feeling that all daddies are abominably bad - they slap the wife when the daughter strays and have a bunch of hooligans with them always to stop the marriage. Actresses like Janaki Sabesh donning such insipid roles only adds to the irritation.
New face Richa has little to do but look good. Vijay sparkles in the role of Ashok and Krishna fills the bill of a perfect non-action hero.

Vivek's comedy borders on lewdness and if there is message (!) it could have been better handled.

The percussion in ``Minnalai Pidithu...'' scintillatingly sung by Unni Menon is a foot tapping piece. ``Shahjahan'' could do for Manisharma what ``Narasimha'' did not - as far as Tamil cinema is concerned.

Tamizhan, Apr 14th, 2002


Debutant directors seem to be making inroads in the Tamil film industry.
More and more stars prefer working with new directors hoping to cash in on their enthusiasm. Having to prove themselves, the newcomers give all their energy to their maiden ventures and if they triumph so does the star!
Here, looks like A Majeed has made it with Thamizhan starring Vijay, Priyanka Chopra, Nasser, Revathi and Ashish Vidyarthi.
Thamizhan has a one-line story that can be written at the back of a postage stamp --- "everyone should know law".
The fact that the makers have you riveted to your seat despite such a small main motif proves its success. Chennai's typical issues like the bus conductor not giving you back your change, water scarcity and water scandals, form the issues that are taken up on screen which the audiences will lap up.
Vijay who seems to be getting younger is his usual lively self and has a sister, brother-in-law and their kid for family. As an unemployed law graduate, he decides to take up social issues after a sounding from his sister (Revathi).
With Vijay as the do-gooder, the bad guys cannot be far behind. Vijay’s clean-up acts adversely affect baddie GK (Ashish Vidyarthi), who avenges his loss by killing Vijay's folks. He, of course, also manages to tarnish Vijay’s image. How he fights evil without breaking any rules is the remainder of the film. There are some lighter moments in the film as well. Note Vijay's scenes with Delhi Ganesh who plays his senior advocate.
Most films starring Vijay are marked by good music and dance sequences. Both --- good music and dance sequences --- are missing here. Debutant music director D Imaan still has a long way to go to make a mark. He probably will, as he seems to have the enthusiasm to keep him going.
Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra, on the other hand, shows no promise.
Revathi and Nasser fulfill what their roles demand --- of loving family members. Ashish Vidyarthi as the villain is promising.
The dialogues are precise in parts while Ekambaram's cinematography is unobtrusive.
Thamizhan’s success at the BO will make Vijay’s diehard fans happy, especially because his last film Shahjahan was an average grosser.

Youth, July 19th, 2002

In Lakshmi’s Production the ‘Youth’ blends with love and Comedy an interestingly it is unemotional. After Vijay’s ‘Tamizan', this movie takes you back again to Vijay’s masala of Romance.

It is a story of a youth Vijay who takes life as it comes. He lives to his philosophy of being happy even in times of sorrows.Vijayakumar’s daughter at the time of wedding with Shiva(Vijay)elopes. Vijay is unruffled. Amidst the chaos, Vijay convinces everyone that it is not a matter to be perturbed. He leaves to Chennai with his cousin Prabhu(Shyam Ganesh) in search for a job, but happily falls in love with Sandhya and keeps flirting with her forgetting his job.

Vijay has nothing much to be well-spoken in this film. The much said dialogues of Vijay with similes, Clichés, outpouring messages, and repetitive dialogues like Rajinikanth is the backdrop of the film. The dialogue writer Prasanna Kumar reigns the show because the film moves only with dialogue without much of dramatic action.

The Villain’s (Yugendran) clever dialogue is more humorous and captivating especially when he takes up the opposite point of view of a person.

The much contributing factor of the film is Vivek’s comedy.Vivek usually leaves a message in his comedy, but here karuthu kandaswamy’s(vivek) comedy itself becomes the subject of redicule.It is the comic element which predominates and succeeds the story and helps us really to sit back in the film.

The comedy of V.M.C Hanifa as a drunkard, is hilarious especially in the auto rickshaw scene with vivek where they think they are driving to T.Nagar.

The new heroine Sandhya who has the similar features of the heroine of Tamilzan is more slim and dainty like but does nothing to impress us. Vijay's heroine of late seem to be of same taste and style.Simran has done a neat dance number.

The music director ManiSharma has given two or three hit songs. His songs "Sagiye Sagiye", Althota Boopathy" are melodious.Vairamuthu lyrics are noteworthy in his songs ‘santhosam’.
The story moves in snails pace giving little work to your imagination.

If youth is beautiful …then this ‘Youth’ is youthful..

Bhagavathi, Nov 04th, 2002

"Bhagavathy"... showcasing the power of the hero.

A CRIMINAL is a product of circumstance goes the movie axiom. And it is this line that is as old as the hills, which comes to the fore yet again in Lakshmi Movie Makers' "Bhagavathy".
The hero turns into an underworld don but does not seek to avenge the villain who brought it all about. Instead his aim is to see that his dead brother's child is born safely into this world, though the ruthless grandpa of the child wants it killed even in its foetal stage.

Bhagavathy (Vijay) is a tea stall owner - a rough, uneducated young man who strives to educate his brother Guna (Jai). Guna is responsible and studious but makes the fatal mistake of falling in love with the ruthless MP's (Ashish Vidyarthi) daughter, who has the young man killed. And once he knows that his daughter Priya (Monica) is expecting Guna's baby, he orders that his daughter too be done away with. It is now the Bhagavathy's turn to show his brutal power. The quiet and harmless hero becomes a don overnight - you saw it in "Thamizh", and now you see it in "Bhagavathy".

Vijay, who generally does not believe in exerting himself too much in the emotions department, (there are a couple of exceptions though), has made a laudable effort in "Bhagavathy". His anguish at his brother's untimely death, and his subsequent determination to save his brother's loved one have been well delineated by him. But in the romantic sojourns in foreign milieu, the hero is almost stone-faced.

As always the heroine (here, it is Reema Sen) is a forgettable commodity. The duets and the "Vikkal... " song seem thrust in between only to hamper the pace of "Bhagavathy". But such `masala' must have been deemed essential by director Venkatesh, whose "Chocklet" and its "Malai... .." number were lapped up by the masses. The story and screenplay are again by Venkatesh.

Pattukottai Prabhakar's dialogue comes with a punch or two. But the hero, who prides in acting with much forethought, does not appear very sensible. Why else would he have arranged for his brother's wedding when the fellow was still a student and the time so obviously inopportune? Acting with patience and prudence would have shown him in better light.

Again Reema's justification about having exposed Priya to immense danger at the shopping centre is absolutely stupid. But probably one does not raise such queries about formula films.
The MP making a fool of himself time and again and suddenly shown standing vulnerable in the midst of nowhere with the hero going round and round with a cavalcade of Sumo vehicles in tow, are more hilarious than the comic strains of Vadivelu.

The film that seemed to move at an interesting pace makes a nosedive in the climax, with the murder of the politician Singamuthu (Ilavarasu). And that includes the arrest and subsequent release of the hero on bail.





 

 

INDIAN ACTOR VIJAY MOVIES 1999



Thulladhamanamum Thullum, Jan 29th, 1999

Cast: Vijay, Simran, Manivannan
Music: S.A.Rajkumar
Direction: Ezhil

An enjoyable romance barring a rather ridiculous climax.

The movie starts with Vijay revealing, on a train journey from Pune to Chennai, that he just got out of jail after seven years. His past is revealed in a flash back.

He had been a singer, waiting for the big break. Simran hears his voice, though she doesn't see him and becomes his fan. When Vijay realises this, he tries to reveal who he is but circumstances place him and Simran in situations where she ends up thinking that he is a rowdy. Vijay ultimately becomes responsible for her losing her eyesight too.

He devotes himself to her from then onwards attending to her every need. She learns to respect and love him too, thinking that he is the singer and not knowing that he is the same person she thought was a rowdy.

Vijay had been telling his mother everything by letter and when she dies, she donates her eyes to Simran. To come up with the money needed for the operation, Vijay donates his kidney and has to travel to Pune for the same. Ready to get back, he is arrested after mistakenly agreeing to look after the luggage (which turns out to contain ammunition) of another man.

Back in the present, everything has changed at the place he used to live. Having nowhere to go, he catches a glimpse of Simran, now the collector. He goes to meet her, leading to the climax.
Vijay, who seems to be improving with every movie, really props up the movie. Apart from romancing Simran, he also takes part in two dances and a robust fight sequence. His acting is upto the mark too.

Simran looks pretty and performs adequately. Manivannan's comedy is not really funny and Dhamu, as Vijay's friend, provides most of the laughter. S.A.Rajkumar follows his pattern of repeating the same song several times in the movie till it starts sounding good!!

The director reveals his touch by making Vijay's mom unseen but a strong presence, throughout the movie.

Endrendrum Kaadhal, Mar 05th, 1999

Cast: Vijay , Rambha, Raghuvaran , Banupriya, Nambiar , Manivannan , Radharavi , Dhamu
Music and Diection: Manoj Bhatnagar

A pleasant, mildly entertaining movie.

Vijay is the managing director of a large shipping corporation. He lives in a joint family with his father (Nambiar), two brothers (Radharavi and Dhamu), their wives and children and a spinster sister(Banupriya).

Vijay goes on a business trip to Switzerland to finalise a contract with 'Nizhalgal' Ravi and Raghuvaran. There he runs into Rambha, Ravi's sister. The two, in the tradition of all tamil movies, bicker and then fall in love. Ravi too approves of Vijay but when Ravi expresses the wish that Rambha's husband should stay with them and speaks ill of India, Vijay refuses his offer and returns home.

Once Ravi relents, Raghuvaran and Rambha travel to India to mend fences. Raghuvaran learns that Banupriya had been dumped by Ravi for a better life and Vijay is just waiting for an oppurtunity to kill the man who spoilt his sister's life.

He devises ways of preventing Ravi from attending the marriage but when it becomes inevitable, he tells Banupriya the truth. Vijay overhears this, setting up the climax.

The movie meanders along without a strong story. But the director makes up for this to a certain extent with the meetings between Vijay and Rambha and later, Rambha's entry into the joint family. Crazy Mohan (dialogues) is virtually non-existent except for a funny scene when Nambiar 'interviews' Rambha.

Vijay dances, romances and fights enthusiastically but has a lot of work to do with his facial expressions. Banupriya and Raghuvaran are casual and good while the rest are adequate. The comedy, while not very funny, moves along with the movie. Songs are adequate and the camera feasts on Swiss locales for the sequences.

Nenjinile, Jun 25th, 1999


Cast: Vijay , Isha Gopikar , Manivannan , 'Nizhalgal' Ravi , Devan
Music: Deva
Direction: S.A.Chandrasekhar
As a self-confessed masala movie fan, I do admit to looking forward to Nenjinile a little more than I looked forward to most of the recent spate of romantic movies. Afterall, it was set in Dharavi and starred Vijay, who has proved his stunt and dance credentials quite nicely in recent hits like Priyamudan, Thullaadha Manamum Thullum and Endrendrum Kaadhal .
Karunakaran(Vijay), a jobless youth, travels to Bombay with the dream of going to Dubai and earning enough to conduct his sister's wedding. But there, he is cheated by an old acquaintance. He falls in love with Nisha (Isha) , a rich girl, but the girl's father(Devan), who disapproves of their romance, orders him to leave Bombay.
Karuna moves in with his friend and gets a job under his friend's boss but learns soon thereafter that the boss is the local dada and his own job is that of a goon. Fearing for his friend's life, he continues in the job against his own wish. He earns enough to ensure a rich lifestyle for his parents back in the village. But when his own gang goes after Nisha after killing her parents, he tries to protect her, earning their wrath.
The stunt sequences have been done well with Vijay taking several risks (One chase in a container yard stands out). He dances enthusiastically in the song sequences too. But the rest of the movie is so bad as to make the whole experience rather painful. The romance between Vijay and Isha is cliched and not helped by the total lack of chemistry between them. And our patience is tested to the limits by the longwinded, anti-violence speech Vijay delivers in the end.
Vijay leaves a lot be desired in the emoting department and and one of his songs(with lines about fans and philosophies) sounds suspiciously like a song in a Rajnikanth movie making us wonder if he has already let success go to his head. Isha, who was so good in Kaadhal Kavidhai , appears rather stiff. Manivannan has another unconnected, unfunny comedy track. Roja appears in a single dance number. This seems to be the trend these days - after Roja herself in Kaadhal Kavidhai and Simran in Edhirum Pudhirum.
Deva has a good song in Manase Manase... and more surprisingly, none of the songs remind you of any old songs. But he continues his disturbing trend of singing for young heroes.

Minsara Kanna, Sep 09th, 1999

By the looks of it, the toughest job confronting tamil cinema directors right now is coming up with a full-length comedy which manages to atleast keep the viewer in his seat, even if not making him roll around in laughter, for the full length of the movie. We recently had Poovellaam Kaettuppaar which preluded a very funny second half with a listless romance.

And now comes Minsaara Kannaa, which jogs along easily before becoming enmeshed in sentiments and cinematic cliches which make the last part of the movie all but unwatchable.

Indradevi(Kushboo), a garment manufacturer, is an avowed man-hater. Completely surrounded by a lady staff, which includes her personal secretary Priya(Rambha), she has single-handedly ruined competitor Vedachalam(Mansur Ali Khan). Kaasi(Vijay) finds his way into her house as her driver and also into Priya's heart.

But he keeps sparring with Indradevi's sister Ishwarya(Monica). Vijay entry into the house is soon followed by other men including a gurkha and a cook(Manivannan). It is soon revealed that Kaasi has his own secret agenda for entering the house. The first half, though never quite reaching comic heights, is light-hearted entertainment that produces quite a few chuckles. And surprisingly, Mansur Ali Khan and his trio of inexpressive helpers provide many of the laughs.

There are many amusing lines scattered throughout and some clever sequences like Vijay getting the gurkha salute him. There are two main twists in the movie and both of these manage to surprise. R.Sunderrajan is the bungling police inspector, around purely for the comedy. But a later development involving him and his junior Anumohan is a funny surprise.

The downturn starts once Vijay's secret is revealed. From then, onwards, the movie stumbles from one standard tamil cinema cliche to another. Kushboo's flashback, which describes why she hates all men, is too serious when compared to the rest of the movie. The same happened in Kaadhalar Dhinam too. Do our directors sign a clause that requires them to insert sentiments into ev

INDIAN ACTOR VIJAY MOVIES 1998



Kadalukku Mariyadhai, Jan, 1998

Co-stars: Shalini, Shivakumar, Srividya, Lalitha, Radharavi, Vijai and Shaji Khan.
Director: Fazil
Music Director: Ilayaraja.

Story: Jeeva (Vijay) meets Mini (Shalini) in a book shop and their eyes meet leading to sparks of love in their hearts. Mini has a loving mother (K.P.S.Lalitha) and three brothers, James (Radha Ravi), Thomas (Thalaivaasal Vijay) and Stephen (newcomer Shaji Khan) and she is the apple of their eye. Mini is hesitant to reciprocate her love for Jeeva who steadily makes an inroad into her heart, the love affair incensing her family members who give him a thrashing each time he meets her.

Jeeva's parents are under the impression that their son is pursuing his MBA studies until his father receives a SOS from Jeeva, injured in one such beatings. His father Chandrasekhar (Sivakumar) is stunned by the developments and Jeeva's mother (Srividya) is also shocked. Jeeva refuses to part company with Mini when his father arrives with his henchmen to take him back. The Christian family wants Jeeva dead. The developments till this juncture might have found expression in earlier movies but these events have been treated with a mature head along with some comic element by Charlie and Dhamu, as the friends of the hero.

Realising that the lovers' existence is in danger, Kesavan (Charly) suggests that they find refuge in his father's (Manivannan's) fishermen hamlet and the couple elope followed by the brothers. Manivannan refuses to give them away and the brothers swear bloodshed. A registrar wedding is quickly arranged and on the eve of the wedding, the lovers learn of the unlimited love, affection and care their respective family members have for them and decide not to hurt their sentiments. They agree to part company. The fisherfolk leader is shocked first at their decision, and later understands their feelings and sends them back safely, an appreciable twist in the movie.

The best segment of the movie follows next. The elated and much relieved elders hastily arrange the weddings of their offsprings when the respective mothers learn how lonesome the two lovers are. Jeeva's mother using the excuse of returning the chain belonging to Mini, goes to Mini's house with her husband, son and his two friends and James receives them warmly.

Instead of sparks flying here the director brings into play the human sentiments, the mothers leading the show, and the camera of Anand Kuttan sharply catching the artistes at their best.

The meagre amount of dialogue merges wonderfully with those enacting them, an interesting climax. Serious looking Shalini enacts the tender role of a confused sweetheart caught between the love of her elders and that of the man who has stolen her heart without blemish. Vijay shows controlled aggression in his fights as the rivals happen to be the brothers of his sweetheart and dances with relish. His voice modulations heightens his portrayal.

Sivakumar, Srividya and Lalitha make fine contributions to the drama along with the three brothers, Radharavi, Vijai and Shaji Khan.

Ninaithen Vandai, Apr 10th, 1998

Ninaithen Vandhai is a must-see Vijay`s movie. It is an entertaining movie. Everyone has lived up to their role. Vijay, Rambha and Devayani are the heart of the movie. They both looked good and have acted very well. Vijay has come out very adorable. The songs are nice and the locations of the movie are breathtaking. The tamil Hum Apke Hain Kaun without the tragedy...

The title itself makes the story of the movie. There is very little to talk about the story. The hero in the movie is madly in love with the disguised girl in his dreams. But his father wants to get him to get to a married distant relative. Unwillingly the hero, along with his two brothers-in-law and uncle, makes a trip to the girl's house and gets engaged. In the meantime the hero with his uncle and brothers-in-law attends a marriage and there he finds his dream girl.

Later on he moves to another place because of his job where he once again meets his dream girl and they fall in love with each other. As is usual in tamil movies, the dream girl and the girl who got engaged with the hero are sisters. But for some reason they stay apart right from their childhood.

During a visit to her native place, the dream girl comes to know that her lover and her sister's fiancee are one and the same. So she gets prepared to sacrifice her love for her beloved sister. After some dramatical suitations the movie ends with the marriage of hero and the dream girl.

A well directed movie by K.Selva bharathy, though the story is nothing new, the treatment of the story is commendable, backed by good music, songs and comedy, make this film an entertainer. The movie is full of songs, actually 7 which are excellent.

The movie has nothing spectacular but the music and the presentation with good comedy and performances from the actors made the movie a big hit. The hero falls in love with the heroine and his marriage is settled with another woman. Finally love triumphs and the hero wins back his love...

Priyamudan, Jun 12th, 1998

Almost all reputed heroes of Tamil movies at some stage of their career,have played the anti-hero role. The latest to join the list is Vijai, sonof director S.A. Chandrasekharan, and the film is Lakshmi Movie Makers'``Priyamudan''. Vijai is riding the crest of success in recent years. ToVijai, this is a test by fire and he has come out unscathed, the tensioninvolved in it being discernible.

The story is on the lines of popular movies of Shah Rukh Khan and the Deolbrothers. The debutant director, Vincent Selva, who is also seen in a small,silent role at the airport reveals a good, imaginative mind in the song sequencesbacked by the colourful art work of S.A.C. Ramki. He brings out the possessivenature of the affluent boy with commendable situations.

The director should have fashioned more scenes to show the brutish kind of deep love the herohad developed instead of dwelling on the so-called comedy between the Iyercouple (Manivanan and Sunitha) which ends abruptly. The CBI taking over thedeath of the heroine's father (Jai Ganesh, is an affluent businessman andis in no way connected with politics or any other nefarious deals) is strange.So also the comical assistants (S. A. Chandrasekharan and T. P. Gajendran),of the investigating officer (Nasser).

The dust, the heat and the colourful milieu of Rajasthan have been gloriouslycanned by Vijay Milton. Deva and his brothers have adopted popular Hinditunes and the theme song of an English movie which had bagged many Oscars.The string instruments of Rajasthan also come to the fore in the backgroundscore and is enjoyable.

Vasanth (Vijay), Vasanth Kumar (newcomer Sujith Sagar), Gaffar (S. N. Surender)and Ravi (Azhagu) are thick friends, the first named being the son of a richman and possessive by nature. Vasanth uses his money and influence to geta singing engagement for Vasanth Kumar and they go to Rajasthan where thecompetitions are scheduled. There the rich boy spots Priya (Kausalya) andinstantly falls in love though his efforts to contact her prove to be nearmisses.

When he finally does manage to meet her, the girl is involved inan accident with the car in which the other firends are going to the competitionvenue. They admit her in a hospital and Vasanth Kumar offers his blood tosave her. The dejected band return to Chennai and Vasanth soon receives acall from Priya informing him that she is coming to Chennai. She asks VasanthKumar to meet her at the station.

By turn of events, Vasanth goes to thestation instead of his friend. When he spots Priya, she turns out to be theone who had won his heart. He quietly tells her that he is Vasanth Kumar,the starting point of all trouble, heartburns, angry acts that result indeaths, etc. the possessive nature of Vasanth blinding his senses.

Vijay performs some lively dance numbers, including a solo one, and indulges in vigorous fight (a minor back injury flared up during this shooting, forcing him to take rest for a couple of weeks), all in his usual style. He has madesincere efforts to give shape to the negative character and asserts himselfin the climax. He is at his best in the scene where he pleads his case with Jai Ganesh, forcing him to a rash act. Kausalya just fills the bill, whileSujit Sagar makes a neat essay. Others in the cast include Madan Bob, Deepika and Sunitha.

Nilaave Vaa, Aug 14th, 1998

Co-stars : Suvalukshmi, Sanghavi, Raghuvaran, Charlie, Balaji, Sujit Sagar, Jaiganesh, Vinu Chakravarthy and others.
Director : A.Venkatesan
Producer : Shoba Chandrasekharan
Music Director : Vidhyasagar

Story: Seluvar (Vijay) is the son of Vinu Chakravarthy . They are Christians living in a fishing village. Vijay's friends are Charlie, Balaji and Sujit Sagar; and together with Vijay; they are collectively called "The Bad Boys". Mannivanan plays the character of the boatman from "Dubai" . In another town, Perumaal (Jaiganesh) is the father to Sangeetha (Suvalukshmi) and Gauri.

In comes Pilomina (Sanghavi) who "The Bad Boys" hate at first but later become friends. Sanghavi also happens to be Suvalukshmi's colleague and friend. As in many movies, the "thiruvila" plays a very important role. Suvluksmi comes to the small fishing village. Raghuvaran is proposed (and later engaged) to marry Suvalukshmi who is reluctant in doing so. Why? Not only because Raguvaran is 35 years old but also because she and Vijay had fallen in love before.

The director makes both meet in a typical style which should awaken others. Later, after previous meetings both acknowledge the love for the other. However, Gauri, Suvalakshmi's sister falls in love with "The Bad Boys" driver and after hearing Suvalukshmi's view about how their father Jaiganesh; hadn't acknowledged the Hindu-Christian marriage, she decides to elope with the driver. This causes riots between both families and this leads to the break up of Suvalakshmi and Vijay's love affair.

Raghuvaran comes to know about the past and asks his fiancé (Suvalakshmi) if she is willing to marry him and upon recollecting what happened in the past she says a "yes". Later, Raghuvaran realises the seriousness of this love and he together with the rest of "The Bad Boys" ask the lovers to run away but Jaiganesh finds about their plan in time. This sudden news again causes uproar in the village but this time Vinu Chakravarthy & Jaiganesh befriend each other in the task of killing their children.

However, Vijay for the love of his town and family leaves his home town. This makes both families appreciate the love Suvalukshmi and Vijay have for each other.

Wednesday 7 December 2016

AJITH KUMAR Brand Ambassador

AJITH KUMAR  Brand Ambassador

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Ajith Kumar – An Environmentalist

We @ Ajithfans.com remember Dr.Norman Borlaug, the father of India’s Green Revolution once quoting “Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from history” with respect to how the present age human tend to neglect the consequences of ignoring nature and humanity.
Its not gonna be tough for us to relate this to Mr. Ajith Kumar, an actor, a Car racer and in this context, an Environmentalist. The actor truly beleives in respecting the world around him and the world he is in. Admist his busy schedule and family commitments which everyone of us are bound to , Ajith spends good amount of time towards making his environment eco-friendly , clean and green.
Tree plantation, subtle marketing favoring green and clean environment through his movies are regular activities through which he makes the world know the importance of leading a hygenic and healthy life and also being nice to the planet which we are in.
Ajith is clever, he knows the best mode of transmitting his thoughts to the public. Wanna know how he does. Almost every Ajith fan who meets the actor would be preached and requested to be a part of this Green revolution. (Green revolution is not just planting trees, saving our planet from famine, taking care of the food needs, healthy nutrition and more comes under Green Revolution).
Not to miss , Ajith is the founder of a non-profit organisation “Mohini-Mani Foundation” named after his parents in order to promote and educate people about self-hygiene and civic consciousness. Through this organisation, the actor has great plans to promote Green revolution .
Ajith is also the Brand Ambassador of Green revolution. This says all about the actor’s humanity and commitment towards the society .

On a eco-friendly drive

Actor Ajit pet cause now is protecting the environment
AFTER A fairly successful stint with motor racing, actor Ajit’s pet project now is meeting his fans and spreading the message of eco-conservation.
He has been traversing the State systematically, covering entire districts and ensuring that at least some of his fans go back enlightened on the need to plant more trees and segregate waste at home.
In Coimbatore to meet his fans in this region, he spent a whole 12 hours shaking hands with them and handing out pamphlets that detail the need to protect Mother Earth.
His fans are not complaining. Many waited for hours to meet him, even foregoing lunch in the process. And, shaking hands? Well, that is their idea of heaven.
Ajit played the perfect host, making every fan feel comfortable, walking up to talk to those physically challenged and trying his best to make them forget their disability for a while.
Maadhu, a middle-aged woman who cannot walk, crawled her way up to the Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam to meet her dream hero. Students from Mettupalayam, who skipped school to attend the programme, said they would go back and plant trees if that is what `He’ wanted them to do.
Dated: Monday, Mar 21, 2005

Actor Ajith’s greening drive

RESIDENTS of the First and Second Seaward Road in Tiruvanmiyur were surprised to notice someone, who is neither a politician nor a local leader, planting saplings in all the roads a fortnight ago.
A closer look revealed it was matinee idol, Ajith.
A resident of Valmiki Nagar, the Kollywood star, along with his father, mother and wife, planted 100 saplings in the four Seaward roads in the area.
M.B. Nirmal, founder president, Exnora, said the actor’s parents have been members of Exnora for over a decade and had contributed a lot to greening efforts in Norton Road, Mandaveli.
Ajith says deforestation was causing a lot of problems and he wanted to educate the people on issues concerning the environment.
“It’s time we started paying attention to issues relating to the environment such as tree planting and segregating garbage, which has to be taken up at the grassroots level,” he says.
The actor has also asked members of his fans’ association to take up sapling planting work seriously.
With the help of his fans’ association, the actor proposes to plant at least 1 lakh saplings annually throughout the State.

AJITH KUMAR Awards and Nominations

AJITH KUMAR Awards and Nominations

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Won:
  • Filmfare Best Actor Award for Vaali (1999)
  • Filmfare Best Actor Award for Villain (2002)
  • Filmfare Best Actor Award for Varalaru: History of Godfather (2006)
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor for Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001)
  • Vijay Award for Favourite Hero for Varalaru: History of Godfather (2006)
Nominated
  • Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Asoka (2001)
  • Vijay Award for Favourite Hero for Aegan (2008)

 

AJITH KUMAR Filmography

AJITH KUMAR Filmography

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 Year

Film Role Notes/awards
1992 Prema Pustakam Siddharth Telugu film
1993 Amaravathi Arjun
1994 Paasamalargal Kumar
Pavithra Ashok
1995 Rajavin Parvaiyile Chandru
Aasai Jeeva
1996 Vaanmathi Krishna
Kalloori Vaasal Vasanth
Minor Mappillai Sunil
Kadhal Kottai Surya
1997 Nesam Nathan
Raasi Kumar
Ullasam Guru
Pagaivan Prabhu
Rettai Jadai Vayasu Sivakumar
1998 Kadhal Mannan Shiva
Aval Varuvala Jeeva
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Sanjay Guest appearance
Uyirodu Uyiraga Ajay
1999 Thodarum Anand
Unnai Thedi Raghu
Vaali Shiva,Deva Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award
Anandha Poongatre Jeeva
Nee Varuvai Ena Subramani Guest appearance
Amarkalam Vasu
2000 Mugavari Sridhar
Kandukondain Kandukondain Manohar
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven Surya
2001 Dheena Dheena
Citizen Arivanandham,Subramani
Poovellam Un Vasam Chinna Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor
Asoka Suseema Nominated, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative RoleHindi film
2002 Red Red
Raja Raja
Villain Shiva,Vishnu Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award
2003 Ennai Thalatta Varuvala Satish
Anjaneya Paramaguru
2004 Jana Jana
Attagasam Guru,Jeeva
2005 Ji Vasu
2006 Paramasivan Paramasivan(Subramaniya Siva)
Thirupathi Thirupathi
Varalaru Shivshankar,Vishnu,Jeeva Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Actor AwardWinner, Vijay Award for Favourite Hero
2007 Aalwar Shiva
Kireedam Sakthivel Rajarajan
Billa David Billa,Saravana Velu
2008 Aegan Shiva Nominated, Vijay Award for Favourite Hero
2010 Aasal Shiva,Jeevanandham Also screenwriter