Showing posts with label A.R.Murugadoss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A.R.Murugadoss. Show all posts

1/20/2015

Who should Direct Superstar's Next Film ?


20/01/2015
The Undisputed Emperor of Box Office, The one man who will forever be loved by fans - Superstar Rajinikanth's next film is one of the most hotly debated topic in Kollywood currently, We want you the fans to step in and voice your opinion on who should direct Superstar's next..Should it be Magnum Opus Directors Shankar, Raja Mouli or new age director like Karthik Subbaraj or imagine Ulaga Nayagan directing a Superstar film ? The Power is yours, Vote for your pick here ...Poll Closes on 10th February 






12/13/2014

Superstar, Vijay, Ajith, Dhanush, ARR and ARM ratings in Forbes Celebrity 100 List


13/12/2014
Forbes India, one of the pioneers in finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics have come out with their yearly list of the Top 100 celebrities in India based on earnings and fame for the year 2014. 

  • A.R.Rahman was the highest placed south Indian ranking in at 13th. (#15 Money Rank,#15 Fame Rank)

  • Mahesh Babu was placed at 30th Position earning Rs 51 Crore, while he was rated at    (#14 Money Rank #88 Fame Rank )

  • A.R.Murugadoss came in at 39th Position earning Rs 44.33 Crore. (#17 Money Rank #97 Fame Rank)

  • Ilayathalapathy Vijay was placed at 41st, grossing Rs 33 Crore. He ranked (#23 Money Rank #80 Fame Rank)

  • Superstar Rajinikanth ranked at 45th, Earning Rs 37 Crore. (#21 Money Rank #89 Fame Rank)

  • Thala Ajith, was ranked at 51st position while he grossed Rs 40.33 Crores. He was placed (#19 Money Rank #98 Fame Rank)

  • Dhanush was the final Kollywood actor who made the list and was ranked 78th, Earning Rs 11.67 Crore. (#53 Money Rank #77 Fame Rank)


11/24/2014

Kaththi Deleted Scene



Fans here is a deleted scene from Kaththi 
Directed by A.R.Murugadoss 
Featuring Ilayathalapathy Vijay & Samantha 

11/10/2014

Big Difference between Tamil & Telugu Kaththi ?


10/11/2014
Ilayathalapathy's Kaththi is finally getting ready for Telugu release. The film which has already been inducted into the 100 Crore club did it with a single language release, Now with Telugu version the film's box office collection could soar to even greater heights. 

Unlike Kaththi's Tamil version which ran for 2hr and 46 minutes, The Telugu version has been trimmed by 20 minutes. Producer Tagore Madhu who holds distribution rights of this Ilayathalapathy starrer is looking at 21st or 28th November as possible release dates.


AR Murugadoss next is with Thala !


10/11/2014
Fans here is the breaking news you have been waiting for a while. A.R.Murugadoss next Tamil Film is with Thala Ajith. The Director has recently narrated the story and got the approval from thala himself. AR Murugadoss will commence the film once he completes his Straight Bollywood film with Sonakshi Sinha while Thala meanwhile will complete his Thala 57 with Siruthai Siva.

AR Murugadoss and Thala have previously worked in Dheena

Updated 10/11/2014
Fans PRO Riaz who tweeted the news has now reverted back saying it was a rumor. 


Kaththi is 2014's Biggest !


10/11/2014
Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Kaththi has just been declared as the biggest blockbuster of the year grossing a total of 6.71 crores (Chennai City alone). The film which saw the reunion of Thuppakki duo in A.R.Murugadoss and Vijay set the records tumbling even before the film release. Now the film which is still only in its third week has surpassed the likes of other blockbusters in Velai Illa Pattathari and Veeram. Here is the list of top 4 grossers in Chennai city alone   


    1. Kaththi - 6.71 crores and still running 
    2. Vellai Illa Pattathari - 6.66 crores 
    3. Veeram - 6.14 Crores
    4. Jilla - 5.68 Crores
*Source - Behindwoods 


11/03/2014

2nd Making video of Kaththi



Fans here is the second making video from 
Kaththi 
A.R.Murugadoss & Ilayathalapathy's 2nd 100 crore film


Fastest 100 Crore - Kaththi !


03/11/2014
Fans Ilayathalapathy's Kaththi has just smashed yet another record by becoming the fastest movie to enter into the illustrious 100 Crore club. Here is Anirudh Ravichander's tweet


This the second time Ilayathalapathy's film has raked over Rs.100 Crore at the worldwide box-office the first being Kaththi which was also directed by A.R.Murugadoss. Ilayathalapathy's next Vijay 58 will be directed by Chimbudevan featuring Sudeep, Sridevi, Hansika and Shruti Haasan.

Now here are A.R.Murugadoss and Samantha confirming the 100 Crore collection 


11/01/2014

Kaththi - An Inspiration or complete Copy ?


01/11/2014
Kaththi the biggest tamil blockbuster of year is smashing records left right and centre at the box office, The film is expected to cross the 100 crore mark by this weekend. Social media platforms like Facebook and twitter nowadays play a huge role in promoting the film with Trending Hashtags they have taken film promotions to all new levels. But the same social media platforms are now acting as a double edged sword for films.

Kaththi which received an immense thumbs up from all section of fans is now being accused for plagiarism by the same section of fans who promoted the film with such enthusiasm. Here are certain points for your consideration, You the fans be the judge if it's inspiration or complete plagiarism

  • First Look Poster




  • First Look Motion Poster




  • The Film's background theme - Sword of Destiny/ Aathi song (Listen from 00:44)




  • The much impressive Blueprint scene 




  • The rocking coin fight interval block





  • Above all there is also a video of Gopi who initially filed a case against A.R.Murugadoss going absolutely viral in Facebook and Twitter alleging the complete story of Kaththi was his creation. It's just not right to arrive at conclusion hearing just one side of story hopefully A.R.Murugadoss will come out and will end this issue once for all.

10/31/2014

Kaththi's Updated Collection report - 100 Crore insight !


31/10/2014
Kaththi has already been declared the biggest Tamil Blockbuster of Year and now the latest is that Ilayathalapathy will make his entry into the Illustrious 100 Crore club for the second time following Thuppakki

"The film is unarguably the biggest Tamil blockbuster of the year. In its first week, it has collected a whopping ₹82 crore at the ticket window. It should touch the ₹100 crore mark by this weekend," trade analyst Trinath told IANS.

"It's a rare feat because Tamil films don't have pan India release, unlike Hindi films. Moreover, the ticket prices in Tamil Nadu have a cap. Keeping all this in mind, what 'Kaththi' has achieved is truly phenomenal," he said.

Kaththi will join soon the league of Extraordinary tamil films that have surpassed 100 Crore mark.

10/30/2014

100 Crore club beckons for Kaththi


30/10/2014
Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Kaththi is on the verge of breaking into the Illustrious 100 crore club in a few days. Directed by A.R.Murugadoss the film starred Ilayathalapathy in dual roles and was widely appreciated for delivering a social message in a commercial blockbuster.

Till date the official box office collections of Kaththi are as follows 



  • Indian Box office collection for 5 days - 22nd October to 26th October (Wednesday to Sunday) - 47.70 crores 



  • Overseas box office collection for 6 days from 22nd October to 27th October ( Wednesday to Monday) - 23.35 crores 


Total collection( In India till sunday + Overseas till Monday) 71.05 crores


10/28/2014

Official Box Office report of Kaththi


28/10/2014
Fans here is the official box office collection report of #Kaththi which was shared by the official Kaththi Facebook page 


  • Indian Box office collection for 5 days - 22nd October to 26th October (Wednesday to Sunday) - 47.70 crores 

  • Overseas box office collection for 6 days from 22nd October to 27th October ( Wednesday to Monday) - 23.35 crores 

  • Total collection( In India till sunday + Overseas till Monday) 71.05 crores


Kaththi Telugu release is on Hold ?


28/10/2014
Ilayathalapathy's Kaththi has been stupendous success in domestic and International box offices. Now the latest is Powerstar Pawan Kalyan might be remaking the film in Tollywood. The film's telugu dubbing rights was acquired by distributor Madhu and was expected to release simultaneously with the Tamil version but was later announced the film will release on 31st october. Now the latest buzz is that the film might not release on the scheduled date.

Sources add that with huge demand of Kaththi's telugu remake rights it's not clear if the film's Telugu dubbed version will release. The makers of the film have sold only the dubbing rights not the remake rights.

"Several producers have expressed interest to remake Kaththi in Telugu. Pawan Kalyan is the top contender in the list of actors to play the lead in the remake. But the makers of the original haven't yet sold the remake rights," a source close to "Kaththi" producers told IANS.

"Vijay sir was really not keen about remake. He wanted the dubbed Telugu version to be released," said the source.

Kaththi 2 or Thuppakki 2 ?


28/10/2014
A.R.Murugadoss & Ilayathalapathy Vijay have delivered back to back saravedi in Thuppakki and Kaththi, In a recent media interaction ARM hinted a possible reunion with Ilayathalapathy in 2016 and even quizzed the fans if they wanted a sequel to Thuppakki or Kaththi ?

For our SS Music Poll this time, we have taken this cue from ARM and we want to know which movie you the fans want ARM to make a sequel to ? Vote here 




A.R.M on Ajith, Vijay, Suriya and Vikram !


28/10/2014
A.R.Murugadoss is currently one of the most sought out director in the country, He has delivered back to back blockbusters in Bollywood and Kollywood. Be it Aamir Khan's Ghajini or Thupakki or recently Kaththi his films have set and broke box office records. Now here is a special collection of quotes on what A.R.M had to say on the leading actors in Kollywood in some of his recent interviews

On Ajith - "Ajith gave me life when i was struggling as an assistant director and i'm ready to direct him anytime." A.R.M also revealed that the first time Ajith met him he said 'He will Make it' and be a successful director.
  
On Vijay - ARM said Vijay was his friend and  revealed some unknown titbits on Vijay, He said Vijay has a great sense of acting regarding camera range i.e he knows what reaction to portray for a close up shot or a wide shot. No matter how many re-takes are done, his body language wont change meaning there won't by any jump shots in edit. 

ARM went on add that Vijay has a keen interest on listening to scripts, even if he gets a half day break he listens to scripts. 

On Suriya - ARM called Suriya a hard worker and a sincere actor. His dedication and commitment to differentiate between the two roles in Ghajini was a huge advertisement for the film.

On Vikram - Though ARM has never directed Chiyaan, He said he holds Vikram in the highest respects. Despite the availability of so much technological advancements the man has taken so much pain to alter himself so many times for one project. That is real passion.


10/27/2014

Kaththi - Box Office record in Australia & U.S


27/10/2014
Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Kaththi is on a record setting spree in International Box Office, The film has apparently created a new box office record in Australia grossing A$160,979 - Highest for 2014. 

Directed by A.R.Murugadoss and featuring Ilayathalapathy in dual roles the film is doing great business in US Box office and is well on its way to be the number 1 grosser of this year 2014, Here is the tweet by ATMUS Entertainment 


Ilayathalapathy surpasses Superstar's Records !


27/10/2014
Ilayathalapathy's Kaththi has absolutely set the box office on fire, The film has had a humongous opening both in domestic and International fronts. Now the latest update is that Kaththi has surpassed Superstar's Sivaji in terms of opening weekend collections..

Here is the official Opening collection report in U.K Box Office 



  •  Top 6 - Opening Weekend 

    1. Endhiran - £277,918
    2. Kaththi - £222,526
    3. Sivaji - £168,603
    4. Jilla - £152,552
    5. Arrambam - £135,223
    6. Thuppakki - £134,280
    UK Box office expert made these tweet regarding Kaththi's performance 



    10/26/2014

    After Superstar & Ulaga Nayagan, Vijay is the First actor to do this !


    26/10/2014
    Kaththi has absolutely stormed the box office in all regions. Here is the latest update on the film's success in U.S Box Office. Kaththi is now at 6th Position in all time grosser which means Vijay is the first actor bar Superstar and Ulaganayagan to make into the All time record of US Box Office

    Here are the official tweets by ATMUS Entertainment regarding Kaththi



    A.R.Murugadoss on Directing Ajith !


    26/10/2014
    A.R.Murugadoss is currently the most wanted Director in Kollywood with monstrous success of Kaththi, Now in a recent interview A.R.M has said " Ajith gave me life when i was struggling as an assistant director and i'm ready to direct him anytime."

    There were numerous rumors earlier that A.R.Murugadoss next after Kaththi might be a film titled 'Thala' a script which was exclusively written for Ajith.  But ARM then confirmed that his next would be a straight Bollywood film with Sonakshi Sinha.

    Now fans are waiting to see if ARM next tamil film would be hat-trick with Ilayathalapathy or be the second re-union of Dheena team.

    Kaththi's real Performance in Kerala ?

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    26/10/2014
    Fans for the past 2 days there has been a buzz that Kaththi has caused a huge loss to distributors in Kerala, The film opened in record number of screens in Kerala Here is the distributor Shibu Thameens of Thameens films, Expectations before the film release 

    Kaththi will be one of Vijay's biggest ever ...
    Oct 20, 2014
    The trailer of Kaththi was released yesterday, the 19th of October at 6 PM, amidst frenetic level of expectation. With the trailer released just a couple of days before the movie's release, the expectation level for the movie is skyrocketing now.
    Meanwhile Vijay, who enjoys a huge fan base in Kerala, is all set to have one of his biggest ever opening in the land of Mammoottys and Mohanlals, with over 200 plus screens in the opening weekend.
    Thameens Release, the regular distributors of many Vijay movies in Kerala in the past and also the producer of Vijay 58, will release Kaththi in Kerala too.

    Now Thameens have cleared the air regarding Kaththi performance in Kerala sending out this letter to an leading online portal earlier today 

    "All our theaters and fans are extremely happy on the huge success of "KATHTHI" in Kerala. After the thronging of theaters by fans, its now family and kids filling up during the weekends. Reviews from the audience and theaters confirm to us that this film will continue for a long run at the screens. 

    Sri. Vijay is always treated as their own brother by kids, boys, girls and also fans. In Kerala, they are in much awe and are in love with his outstanding performance. Sri. Murugadoss has once again proved that he is one of the most talented directors in India. A special thanks to him !!!

    Kaththi will for sure break all the collection records in Kerala, as well as in all the territories released"