The festival of lights this year will witness firecrackers at the box office as the stars battle it out for the top-slot. Southscope offers a ringside view asthe box office biggies Surya's Aadhavan and Vijay'sVettaikaran - collide head on... In what can be described as the season's clash of the titans, Suriya and Vijay contend for the top slot with their ambitious films Aadhavan and Vettaikaran respectively.
Since January 2009, only seven of Tamil cinema's A-list stars had a release. Vijay's Villu, surya's Ayan, Vishal's thoranai, Kamal Haasan's Unnaipol Oruvan, Vikram's Kanthasamy, Vijay's Mariyathai and dhanush's padikkathavan were the big-budget movies that were released.
in addition, Jeyam Ravi's peranmai and a few other small-budget movies are expected to release on the same day.
So what's the big deal about the day?
Traditionally, audiences throng movie halls during the festival. Consequently, collections of movies increase threefold. This has remained a well-preserved tradition over the years. Though, the talk of both the films being released on the same day was floating in the air, it wasn't confirmed. It was expected that Vijay's film would be postponed by a month because of a fire that erupted on the sets of the movie.
But, the superstar has confirmed to the press, "100 percent, it will have a release on the Deepavali of 2009".
Vettaikaran though being directed by newcomer Babu Sivan is the Goliath at box office, as it's being produced by AVM Studios and released by Sun Pictures, both known for their marketing muscle.
so far, except Ajith none of the stars of Tamil cinema have been a competition to Vijay's might at the box office. He is still considered a force to reckon with though his last three films Azhagiya, Tamil Magan, Kuruvi and Villu didn't create major magic at the box office. But this time, another superstar, Suriya is releasing his film taking on a Vijay-starrer, Aadhavan which is by no measure lesser on ammunition.
It's being directed by dashavataram & Muthu fame K s Ravikumar. udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Films produced this film. Suriya's last film Ayan grossed over 40 crores from Tamil Nadu alone nearly crossing the records of Vijay's blockbuster pokkiri. Needless to mention, buyers are lapping up the rights of Aadhavan too. Also, this clash is a role-reversal of sorts. AVM which had earlier produced Surya's Ayan are the makers of Vettaikaran, while Red Giant which produced Vijay's earlier dud Kuruvi is producing Aadhavan.
Vettaikaran is high on hype as - Vijay Anthony known for his mass numbers, scores the music for this action film.
Additionally, Vijay's son Sanjay has done a cameo in one of the songs in the movie. One of the clips from the movie that got leaked and surfaced on the internet generated plenty of buzz for the movie.
After Vaaranam Aayiram and Ayan, harris Jeyraj and suriya team up again for Aadhavan which has slowly crept its way up to the top of the charts. the song Hasili Fisili' is the ring tone of most youngsters in chennai.
Both the films are carrying heavy expectations. Aadhavan is made on a budget of 30 crore, while Vettaikaran too is produced for a similar sum. As K.S Ravikumar's dashavataram, Muthu and suriya's ghajini, Ayan have been hits at the Andhra box office, the trade in the neighboring state too is interested in Aadhavan. The rights for the Telugudubbed version of the film have been sold, making Aadhavan a more valuable product. But the buzz is that Vettaikaran may win hands-down over Aadhavan on the publicity front, as it's being backed by Sun Pictures, who have a virtual monopoly over the media in Tamil Nadu. The box office for the Deepavali month is worth 100 crores, with all the other films combined. Only time can tell who will emerge the king of the box office this year.
Kaleidoscope
Kamal Haasan along with Kanimozhi MP launched the DVD of danseuse Shobana's epic dance drama, Maya Ravan.
PAZHASSI RAJA WEBSITE LAUNCHED
The website of the historical Pazhassi Raja which is being made in 5 languages was launched with lead actors Mammootty and sharath Kumar.
SURIYA AND NAYAN TO ROCK ON!
Audio launch of Suriya-Nayanthara starrer Aadhavan, saw a glitzy audio launch. Music director Harris Jeyraj, Vijay and Vivek were all praises for the stars.
MEET AND GREET
Soha Ali Khan who hosted India's first branded lifestyle reality show, Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo meets the 3 winners for a cup of causal coffee.
KHATRON KA RAJA
Akshay Kumar who is hosting Colours' Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 2 recently met the press for an interaction with his 13 sexy contestants.
COLD WAR
himesh Reshammiya and Annu Malik called a truce when the latter become a celeb judge on the former's set : entertainment Ke liye Aur Kuch Bhi Karega.
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