'Vettai Mannan' Strikes Now

It looks like Silambarasan is going through a winning spree as his films are gaining him more accolades. On the dot, his career was slightly dwindling with his ‘mass-image’ factor and a surprising turn with ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya’ as his career touched the best levels.

His recent release ‘Vaanam’ emerged as a winner amongst audiences and is regarded as one of the best films of this decade. The actor has got himself enlightened choosing unique scripts that are completely different from each film. Say for instance, ‘Poda Podi’ that is scheduled for release by next couple of months is touted to be a breezy romantic entertainer. While ‘Osthi’ is a solid commercial entertainer (remake of Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg’) and ‘Vettai Mannan’ is a crime-thriller shot extensively across various parts of the globe.

The teaser of ‘Vettai Mannan’ involves the delineation of Silambarasan’s character as a sharpshooter. The film will travel through the unexplored maps of Underworld.

STR`s name is Vel Murugan

You must be aware that Salman starrer Bollywood flick Dabangg is made in Tamil as 'Osthi' and Simbu`s character name is Vel Murugan in this movie. Simbu is hitting the gym hard for the body building and toning up his body to suit the character that he is playing.

Jiva`s brother Jithan Ramesh is playing the brother of Simbu while the woods most wanted villian Sonu Sood is playing the role of Villian in Osthi Tamil movie.

Oosthi film is directed Dharani and Richa Gangopadhyay of Tollywood flick Leader fame is playing the darling of Simbu. Thaman is tuning the tracks for Osthi movie

Sonu Sood's tips for S.T.R's six pack

Simbu is busy with his upcoming Bollywood remake film 'Osthi' which will see him as a cop with oodles of attitude. Salman who starred in the Hindi original fit the role perfectly. Now Simbu too is leaving no stones unturned to do complete justice to the role he is playing in 'Osthi.' right from the dialect that he will be speaking in the film to his fitness aspect and looks, the actor is taking care of everything to perfection.

Since the role in 'Osthi' demands a leaner look for Simbu, the actor has been hitting the gym religiously. Sonu Sood who was the bad boy in 'Dabangg' has been roped in to play bad boy to Simbu too.

The 'Osthi' team has been shooting its first schedule from Hyderabad. Off the screen Sonu Sood and Simbu seem to be getting along well. The former has even tipped the hero for losing his flab sooner and getting a perfect six pack by cutting down starchy foods! And for the perfectionist that Simbu is, he seems to have taken his co-star's advice very seriously.

It is just a matter of time to see the results of the diet when the film hits theatres when the audience can get to see the fabulous abs of Simbu!

Silambarasan again pens Lyrics for “Osthi”

Silambarasan is very busy with “Osthi”, “Vettai Mannan”, and “Podaa Podi”. He is currently shooting for the Movie “Osthi”, the remake of the Hindi Super Hit film “Dabangg”, which is directed by Dharani.

Simbhu is truly a multi-talented guy. He has again penned the Lyrics for a Song in the Movie “Osthi”. On speaking about this, Simbhu says that, “Yes. I have a penned the Lyrics for a Song in this film and sung it to the Music composed by Thaman. This Song is basically about Husband’s praises for his Wife”.

Earlier also, STR has written Lyrics for few Songs like “Loosu Pennae” for the movie “Vallavan”, “Where is the Party” in the movie “Silambattam”, and “Evandi Unnai Pethan” for the movie “Vaanam”. All these Songs have become Super hits. Therefore, there are expectations that, even this Song in this “Osthi” too, would become a Super Hit.

Salman to meet Simbu at Osthi audio launch

Silamabarasan has not able to meet Salman Khan ever since the former decided to remake the latter's blockbuster movie Dabangg in Tamil. Now, it looks they can catch up soon, as the makers of the film are keen to invite the Bollywood star for the audio launch of Osthi.

Speaking to a leading daily, Simbu has clarified the rumours, which claimed the Salman Khan avoided the Tamil actor to meet him personally. He clarifies that those reports are not true and adds that the movie bosses are planning to invite the Dabangg star for the audio launch function of Osthi.

Simbu further claims that Salman Khan was busy, when the Tamil star tried to meet him during the launch of Osthi. So, Arbaaz Khan, the producer of Dabangg and the brother of Salman, attended the movie muhurat function, which was held in Chennai.

Meanwhile, Silambarasan is sweating out in gym to shed weight to fit his character in Osthi. The Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa star plays the role of a corrupt cop in Osthi. He is pairing Richa Gangopadhyay in the upcoming movie.

SRT with Tirunelveli dialect in Osthi

STR much-hyped Osthi(remake of Salman Khan's Bollywood blockbusterDabangg), directed by Dharani, went on floors in Mysore recently. The film is produced by Mohan Apparao and T. Ramesh under Balaji Real Media banner. For the first time, STR will play the role of a cop on screen in Osthi. Richa Gangopadhya will play the role of Rancho (made memorable by Sonakshi Sinha in Hindi). Jithan Ramesh will play the role of Simbu's brother in the film, which was originally played by Arbaaz Khan. Revathi will appear as STR's mother, while Sonu Sood will reprise his original role in the Tamil version. Gopinath will handle the camera and Thaman will compose music.

In this film, STR will be experimenting with the Tirunelveli dialect and the actor is hitting the gym regularly to get beefed up for the cop look. So will the Tamil version have a new 'Munni'? According to sources, the makers are on the lookout for a suitable actress to perform the item number with grace.

VAANAM MOVIE WHICH CREATED AN IMPACT IN 2011 – HALF YEARLY REPORT

Krish’s Vedam in Telugu with Allu Arjun, Manchu Manoj, and Anushka was remade in Tamil as Vaanam with the same man at the helm and starring Silambarasan, Bharath, and Anushka. This film explored the lives of five people who have nothing to do with each other and how when their paths cross it results in an almost cataclysmic explosion that leaves them with their lives changed forever.

STR was the scene stealer in this film. Together with Santhanam, he had the viewers hanging on to his every word, gesture, and emotion. Anushka as the feisty prostitute also came in for a fair share of praise.

Trade talk: The collections for Vaanam were very encouraging. STR, the fantastic music particularly the Yevan di unna pethan track, Santhanam’s comedy, and the unusual handling of the plot were believed to be the major factors that worked for the film.

Public opinion: STR’s popularity is undeniable ever since he embarked on a whole new journey as an actor since VTV. Whatever he is doing it seems to be working and the fans especially the youngsters are crazy about him. This explains why his films create so much interest.