The Kannada organisations have decided to continue their protest agitation to block the release of Superstar Rajinikanth's new film Kuselan which is slated for release on August 1 in several centres of the state. Rajinikanth's letter to the president of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce indicating that he is not in the habit of hurting feelings of the people and the film chamber should co-operate for the release of his film Kuselan has not convinced the leaders of the pro Kannada organisations.
Terming Rajini's letter as style king's new stunt, former legislators Vatal Nagaraj and Prabhakar Reddy alleged that the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has acted as brokers to the film's producers and distributors by allowing the free passage of the film's release. "This is not an apology letter. Its just an eye wash attempt by Rajinikanth to see that his film gets released without any problem. The fact is that Rajinikanth who was born and brought up in Karnataka has acted against the interests of the people of the state by stating that Tamil Nadu has the right to take up Hogenakal project. He has spoken harshly against the pro Kannada activists who are struggling to secure Kannada interests. We will not allow the release of the film in Karnataka come what may," said Vatal Nagaraj yesterday.
Vatal Nagaraj addressed the press conference along with many leaders of pro Kannada organisations including the faction of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, which is spearheading the agitation to stall Kuselan's release in the state.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Huge cutouts of Rajnikanth's Kuselan dot US
Rajnikanth starrer "Kuselan" fever is rising in the US. As part of the mega Tamil film's promotion, several 25-feet-high cutouts of the south Indian superstar are being unveiled for the first time at several places to coincide with its release.
Rajnikanth cutouts will be seen at cinemas showing "Kuselan" in New Jersey, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and San Fransico. They were made in India and shipped to locations in the US, a press release said.
Rajnikanth cutouts will be seen at cinemas showing "Kuselan" in New Jersey, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and San Fransico. They were made in India and shipped to locations in the US, a press release said.
Watch 'Kuselan' video songs now
The songs indeed reflect the mood of the story and the majestic appeal of 'Style King' superstar Rajinikanth. All five songs have been picturized brilliantly.
We will block 'Kuselan' release in Karnataka: Kannada activists
Activists here Wednesday vowed to block the release of the forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer 'Kuselan' in Karnataka, saying the Tamil superstar should apologise for his 'anti-Kannadiga' statements.
The threat comes days after the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) had given its nod for the film's release in the state.
On Monday, Rajnikanth had written a letter to KFCC president and actress Jayamala to ensure that his film got a release in Karnataka Aug 1, along with its launch in Tamil Nadu. He had clarified that he had never intended to hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas.
Terming the superstar's letter just a publicity stunt, former legislators Vatal Nagaraj and Prabhakara Reddy at a press conference here asked Rajnikanth to come out with a public apology.
"We will not allow the release of the film in Karnataka, come what may," said Nagaraj, who addressed reporters along with many leaders of pro-Kannada organisations including a faction of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike.
Some Kannada organisations had been demanding that "Kuselan" be released in the state only after a seven-week moratorium as Rajnikanth had allegedly hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas by supporting Tamil Nadu on a row over a drinking water project in Hogenekkal, on the border between the two states.
The superstar had joined the Tamil film fraternity in a daylong protest fast in April against Karnataka's objections to the Rs.13.3 billion Hogenekkal project that is expected to benefit about three million people in two Tamil Nadu districts.
Karnataka is opposed to the project, saying its share of the Cauvery river waters will be affected.
The actor, in his letter to Jayamala, had stressed that he had never intended to hurt the feelings of Kannadigas by speaking at the rally. He also added that he did not want his fans in Karantaka to miss out on his film.
Said Nagaraj: "This is not an apology letter. It is just an eye wash, an attempt by Rajnikanth to ensure his film gets released without any problems. The fact is that Rajnikanth, who was born and brought up in Karnataka, has acted against the interests of the state by stating that Tamil Nadu has the right to take up the Hogenakal project."
Added Narayana Gowda, president of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike: "We wanted an apology from Rajnikanth. He should call a media conference and announce that he regrets what he spoke at the rally in Chennai."
However, the KFCC is confident that "Kuselan" will be released as scheduled.
"The threat of protests was there even during the release of Rajnikanth's previous film 'Sivaji' and even Kamal Haasan's "Dasavathaaram'. But both films were released without any problems. We are sure that 'Kuselan' would also be released on Aug 1," said a KFCC official.
The threat comes days after the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) had given its nod for the film's release in the state.
On Monday, Rajnikanth had written a letter to KFCC president and actress Jayamala to ensure that his film got a release in Karnataka Aug 1, along with its launch in Tamil Nadu. He had clarified that he had never intended to hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas.
Terming the superstar's letter just a publicity stunt, former legislators Vatal Nagaraj and Prabhakara Reddy at a press conference here asked Rajnikanth to come out with a public apology.
"We will not allow the release of the film in Karnataka, come what may," said Nagaraj, who addressed reporters along with many leaders of pro-Kannada organisations including a faction of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike.
Some Kannada organisations had been demanding that "Kuselan" be released in the state only after a seven-week moratorium as Rajnikanth had allegedly hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas by supporting Tamil Nadu on a row over a drinking water project in Hogenekkal, on the border between the two states.
The superstar had joined the Tamil film fraternity in a daylong protest fast in April against Karnataka's objections to the Rs.13.3 billion Hogenekkal project that is expected to benefit about three million people in two Tamil Nadu districts.
Karnataka is opposed to the project, saying its share of the Cauvery river waters will be affected.
The actor, in his letter to Jayamala, had stressed that he had never intended to hurt the feelings of Kannadigas by speaking at the rally. He also added that he did not want his fans in Karantaka to miss out on his film.
Said Nagaraj: "This is not an apology letter. It is just an eye wash, an attempt by Rajnikanth to ensure his film gets released without any problems. The fact is that Rajnikanth, who was born and brought up in Karnataka, has acted against the interests of the state by stating that Tamil Nadu has the right to take up the Hogenakal project."
Added Narayana Gowda, president of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike: "We wanted an apology from Rajnikanth. He should call a media conference and announce that he regrets what he spoke at the rally in Chennai."
However, the KFCC is confident that "Kuselan" will be released as scheduled.
"The threat of protests was there even during the release of Rajnikanth's previous film 'Sivaji' and even Kamal Haasan's "Dasavathaaram'. But both films were released without any problems. We are sure that 'Kuselan' would also be released on Aug 1," said a KFCC official.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Kuselan Release Delayed
Rajinikanth's P.Vasu directed Kuselan release which was confirmed for July 25, has been delayed by one week due to post production work.
Pyramid Saimira, the worldwide distributors of the film has told the theatres that they are postponing the release by a week and would be released on August 1st.
It will be releasing simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu and planning 1000 plus screens release of the film worldwide.
P.Vasu has confirmed that it will be marketed like any other Rajinikanth film, and the superstar appears from the third reel of the film. He will be there throughout the film for around an hour.
Pyramid Saimira is expecting the film to take the best ever opening of 2008, as the release will be gigantic.
Pyramid Saimira, the worldwide distributors of the film has told the theatres that they are postponing the release by a week and would be released on August 1st.
It will be releasing simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu and planning 1000 plus screens release of the film worldwide.
P.Vasu has confirmed that it will be marketed like any other Rajinikanth film, and the superstar appears from the third reel of the film. He will be there throughout the film for around an hour.
Pyramid Saimira is expecting the film to take the best ever opening of 2008, as the release will be gigantic.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Download Kuselan Mp3 Songs
The Kuselan Song List with Song and Singer details are as follows:
Download Kuselan Mp3 Songs
Cinema Cinema…
Artist(s): Shankar Mahadevan
Lyricist: Vaali
Sollamma…
Artist(s): Hariharan, Sujatha, Baby Ranjini, Baby Pooja
Lyricist: Pa. Vijay
Om Zaarare…
Artist(s): Daler Mehndi, Chitra, Sadhana Sargam
Lyricist: Vaali
Chaarai…
Artist(s): Shreya Ghoshal, Kids
Lyricist: Dr. Kridhaya
Perinba…
Artist(s): Kailash Kher, Prasanna
Lyricist: Yugabharathi
Download Kuselan Mp3 Songs
Cinema Cinema…
Artist(s): Shankar Mahadevan
Lyricist: Vaali
Sollamma…
Artist(s): Hariharan, Sujatha, Baby Ranjini, Baby Pooja
Lyricist: Pa. Vijay
Om Zaarare…
Artist(s): Daler Mehndi, Chitra, Sadhana Sargam
Lyricist: Vaali
Chaarai…
Artist(s): Shreya Ghoshal, Kids
Lyricist: Dr. Kridhaya
Perinba…
Artist(s): Kailash Kher, Prasanna
Lyricist: Yugabharathi
Kuselan Music Release
During the music release, the 100-odd technicians who worked for the film got Rs.4.5 million. This amount was pooled in by its hero; producer and director part of their fees and donated the amount to them during the movie's audio release here.
"In my endeavour to help the unsung heroes of the film industry - the technicians, I have networked with producer Vijay Kumar and director P. Vasu to donate Rs.1.5 million from their overflow and fees, respectively, and added a similar amount from my emoluments," superstar Rajnikanth announced Monday night.
His announcement was received with thunderous applause from the audience of technicians who were being recognised in such a fashion for the first time in the south Indian film industry.
According to the movie's publicists, Kuselan is an effort on Rajnikanth's part to help his mentor and director K. Balachander.
"When producers said I had to do it sans a big advance on a shoestring budget, I agreed because I liked its story," Rajnikanth said.
Balachander, who partly owns the film's rights, was overwhelmed by Rajnikant's efforts and said, "Though I cannot claim to be as great as Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, I can say with pride that Rajni is my Vivekananda."
The storyline is about a film star helping an old acquaintance. It also stars actresses Nayanthara and Meena. Director Vasu told reporters that though the movie depicts Rajnikanth in 20 different get-ups, including as an Egyptian Pharaoh. Asked the secret of his young looks in the promos, Rajnikanth modestly said, "I take the necessary dietary precautions, avoid excessive salt, sugar, milk and think positive."
The Tamil and Telugu versions of the film are expected to release later this month with over 450 prints in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, said a spokesman of its distributors Pyramid Saimira.
"In my endeavour to help the unsung heroes of the film industry - the technicians, I have networked with producer Vijay Kumar and director P. Vasu to donate Rs.1.5 million from their overflow and fees, respectively, and added a similar amount from my emoluments," superstar Rajnikanth announced Monday night.
His announcement was received with thunderous applause from the audience of technicians who were being recognised in such a fashion for the first time in the south Indian film industry.
According to the movie's publicists, Kuselan is an effort on Rajnikanth's part to help his mentor and director K. Balachander.
"When producers said I had to do it sans a big advance on a shoestring budget, I agreed because I liked its story," Rajnikanth said.
Balachander, who partly owns the film's rights, was overwhelmed by Rajnikant's efforts and said, "Though I cannot claim to be as great as Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, I can say with pride that Rajni is my Vivekananda."
The storyline is about a film star helping an old acquaintance. It also stars actresses Nayanthara and Meena. Director Vasu told reporters that though the movie depicts Rajnikanth in 20 different get-ups, including as an Egyptian Pharaoh. Asked the secret of his young looks in the promos, Rajnikanth modestly said, "I take the necessary dietary precautions, avoid excessive salt, sugar, milk and think positive."
The Tamil and Telugu versions of the film are expected to release later this month with over 450 prints in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, said a spokesman of its distributors Pyramid Saimira.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Kuselan - starring Rajnikanth
Kuselan is a forthcoming bilingual drama being directed by P. Vasu, who with Kuselan, will direct his fifth feature film featuring Rajnikanth. The film which is expected to be released in July 2008, will be produced by prominent director, K. Balachandar for the Tamil version and Ashwini Dutt for its Telugu version. The film was announced to be remake of Malayalam film, Katha Parayumbol which was written and starred in by Sreenivasan, whilst Mammooty essayed a guest role in the film.
Rajnikanth, plays a guest role, and is acting in both the bi-lingual, the others including Nayantara and Meena, which is to be made into Tamil as Kuselan and Telugu as Kathanayukudu respectively. Pasupathy, Meena, Prabhu Ganesan, Vadivelu, Santhanam and Livingston playing roles in the Tamil version, whilst, Jagapati Babu, Sunil and Brahmanandam portray roles in the Telugu version.
Superstar Rajnikanth would not be doing an honorary role in the movie which Mammooty had portrayed, but will play a full role, describing that that the story would revolve round him.
Rajnikanth, plays a guest role, and is acting in both the bi-lingual, the others including Nayantara and Meena, which is to be made into Tamil as Kuselan and Telugu as Kathanayukudu respectively. Pasupathy, Meena, Prabhu Ganesan, Vadivelu, Santhanam and Livingston playing roles in the Tamil version, whilst, Jagapati Babu, Sunil and Brahmanandam portray roles in the Telugu version.
Superstar Rajnikanth would not be doing an honorary role in the movie which Mammooty had portrayed, but will play a full role, describing that that the story would revolve round him.
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