Vijay’s Nanban collects Rs 57 cr in first weekend at Box Office

The long Sankranthi weekend turned out to be a blessing for Nanban, as it had a dream run at the Tamil Box Office (BO). The Kollywood film released on January 12 has made a record-breaking business at the BO.

If the trade reports are to be believed, Nanban has raked in Rs 57 crore at the Tamil Box Office in the four-day weekend. Witnessing 90% occupancy on single screens and multiplexes, it collected close to Rs 15 crore on the opening day itself.

Nanban was released in 450 theatres in Tamil Nadu of which 27 screens in Chennai. The movie simultaneously hit the screens in Australia, UK, USA, Malaysia, Singapore, and others countries.

However, Nanban directed by Shankar also stars Jeeva, Srikanth, and Sathyraraj in the important roles. The movie is a remake of Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots.

Rs 2 Crores for Kolaveri..!!

3 is a film which has Dhanush and Shruthi Haasan in the lead roles. This film is being directed by Aishwarya Dhanush. Anirudh who is a new comer is composing music for this film. It cannot be denied that the song Why This Kolaveri Di has created lots of expectations for this film.

So far no song has created such records. The crew of 3 is discussing how to shoot this most popular song in a best manner.

At this juncture the sponsors of this film have shelled out Rs 2 Crores to shoot this song sequence. The shooting of this song sequence is to take place in VGP Resorts.

Best of Kollywood 2011: Vijay beats Ajith, Surya, Vikram

Vijay‘s blockbuster Velayudham has been voted as the Best Movie of 2011. The year-end poll conducted by SouthDreamz.com for various categories gave opportunity for our readers to choose the Best of Kollywood in 2011 and they have given thumbs up for not only Kavalan star’s movie but also for his performance in the film.

The closest competitor for Velayudham is Mankatha. While, Vijay‘s film secured 46.9% votes, Ajith starrer film received 31.9% votes. The remaining movies like Vikram‘s Deiva Thirumagal, Surya‘s 7am Arivu and Jeeva’s Ko got 10.4%, 7.3% and 3.5% votes, respectively.

In the Best Actor category, Vijay (Velayudham) and Ajith (Mankatha) received 46.6% and 30.9% votes. Whereas, Vikram, Surya and Dhanush together got 22.5% vote for their films Deiva Thirumagal, 7aam Arivu and Aadukalam.

Surprisingly, Anjali beats Anushka in the Best Actress category. While the former got 35.2% votes for her performance in Engeyum Eppodhum, the latter secured 29.9% for her role as a lawyer. In fact, Richa Gangopadhyay for her performance in Mayakkam Enna gave tough competition to Anushka and just lost to her with a margin of 3.4% votes. Actresses Iniya and Yasmin Ponnapa were also in the race for their films Vaagai Sooda Vaa and Aaranya Kaandam.

Velayudham has won the honours in the Best Musician category too. Vijay Anthony, who composed some wonderful tracks, narrowly won the race by getting 39% vote. Once again, Mankatha has lost it toVelayudham. Yuvan Shankar Raja received 36% votes. However, Engeyum Kadhal (Harris Jayaraj), Aadukalam (G.V Prakash Kumar) and Osthi (S Thaman) were the other contenders.

A.R Murugadoss‘ former associate Saravanan has been voted as the Best Director of the year for his debut movie Engeyum Eppodhum. He almost got 50% vote and his nearest competitor was Vetrimaran for Aadukalam. Mysskin (Yuddham Sei), Thiagarajan Kumararaja (Aaranya Kaandam) and Santha Kumar (Mouna Guru) were also in the race.

Nanban – Tamil Movie Review |

Directon: Shankar

Star Cast: Vijay, Jeeva, Srikanth, Ileana,Sathyaraj, Sathyan S.J Surya, Anuya
Story: Abhijat Joshi Rajkumar Hirani
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Cinematography: Manoj Paramahamsa
Banner: Gemini Film Circuit
It is been long time that we saw such a colourful and energetic movie like this. Thanks to Shankar and his team who have made this wonderful film that is both emotional and entertaining.

Expectations were high for the film for the fact that Shankar and Vijay have come together for the first time for a movie. And, for Shankar this is his next after the mammoth production and blockbuster hit superstar’s ‘Endhiran’! For Vijay, this is his next to the successful ‘Velayudham‘!

Nanban tells the story of three Engineering students who come from different backgrounds with different goal in their lives. Pari (Vijay), Senthil (Jeeva) and Venkatramakrishnan are the three friends who are very close friends in the class.

Pari wants to see studies that should be useful to our lives and doesn’t believe in memorizing subjects like what Srivatsan (Satyan), who is the darling of professor Santhanam (Sathyaraj). The three boys incur the wrath of the professor, but as the story goes on the professor slowly realizes the real personalities of the three friends. Pari loves professor’s daughter Riya (Ileana), a medical college student. After their course completion what the boys become in their lives is told later that should be watched on the silver screen.

We see a different Vijay, doing the role Pari. What a performance! It’s really a treat to all Vijay fans. The performance of Jeeva and Srikanth are also extraordinary. The chemistry between these three stars could be seen in every scene they are together.

Another big performance is from veteran actor Satyaraj. He, as Professor Virumandi Santhanam, has lived the role. And, for Satyan, this is the best film that he can boast in his career.

Ileana as the love interest of Vijay is cute and attractive. Her acting and dance movements in the film will definitely bring big offers and she would do a big round in Kollywood! S.J Suryah and Anuya Bhagawat have done cameo appearances.

Shankar does not have any introduction to the hard work he puts in his films. He has proved it in many of his films. And, Nanban is another milestone movie in his list of big films but differently, for Nanban being totally an emotional drama with visuals that is a whole riot of colours! Every frame of the film speaks Shankar‘s hard work and creative brain. Hats off, Shankar!

‘Nanban‘ is a Tamil remake of 2009 Bollywood blockbuster ‘3 Idiots‘. The title roles in Hindi were played by Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. Kareena Kapoor‘s role is played by Ileana in ‘Nanban‘. Sathyaraj excels the professor role that Boman Irani had in ‘3 Idiots‘.

Original story was adapted from Chetan Bhagat‘s novel ‘Five Point Someone‘. The screenplay for Nanban is written by Shankar and Madhan Karky.

Music is by Harris Jayaraj. The Shankar – Harris Jayaraj duo had created a magic earlier with their film ‘Anniyan‘. The same magic has been created with ‘Nanban‘ too. The songs are already a rage with youngsters and music lovers and topping the charts. The background score too adds strength to the script.

Manoj Paramahamsa has done the camera work, a big plus to ‘Nanban’. The lens man has taken his camerawork to next level. Editing by Anthony is also worth mentioning.

Nanban is produced by Gemini Film Circuit in a whopping budget of Rs.60 Crore. The film is also dubbed in Telugu with a title ‘3 Rascals‘.

Nanban is definitely a big treat for both Shankar and Vijay fans, and a wholesome entertainment for everyone who loves good cinema!

Nanban is a film that is sure a watchable. A must watch!

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Nanban first 4 days already SOLD OUT!

Director Shankar is all set and ready with his big Nanban release for the Pongal season. The movie is a remake of the Bollywood flick 3 idiots that starred some superb performances from hero Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi playing college mates. Trade circles are abuzz with the burgeoning demand the movie is receiving already with 3 more days in the counting.

Nanban will grace silver screens on January 12th, 2012, well before the Pongal day that has been booked for Madhavan-Arya starrer Vettai. The advance booking counters for Nanban opened this past Sunday on January 8th, welcomed by fans with open arms. The tickets were sold out within hours as fans ensured their seats for the first 4 days already. Some die hard ones managed to get seats for multiple shows too. “We have been standing in queue from morning just for the tickets”, says Srinivasan a true Vijay fan. Director Shankar has promised a full blast, roping in sexy legs Ileana alongside Vijay, Ileana,Jiiva, Srikanth, Sathyaraj and SJ Suryah to suit the interests of his Kollywood fans.

If you still haven’t, go grab your tickets soon.

Simbu’s Love Anthem bags bronze award from YouTube

Actor Simbu’s latest vide album Love Anthem has managed to win YouTube’s bronze award for the number of hits/downloads it has recorded in recent times. The song has apparently been made by Simbu in order to match contemporary star Dhanush’s highly successful and hugely popular song Why this Kolaveri di from his yet-to-be released film 3.

Dhanush’s song, sung and penned by him, went on to get as many as 3 crore hits on YouTube in the form of listening and downloading. The song even breached the linguistic barriers as it became a huge hit in other States as well on non-Tamil television channels where it is regularly played out to meet popular demand.

In order to match Dhanush in terms of garnering popularity through a single song, Simbu though of a novel idea and searched the dictionary in detail to find out words meaning ‘love’ in different languages in the country and the rest of the world. He sung the song and got Sony Music to popularize the same through Youtube. PRO Nikhil Murugan did a great job in assisting Simbu in promoting the song.

As the hits crossed the one-million mark, YouTube has announced a bronze award for the song. It may be recalled that the Kolaveri…. song received the gold-star award from YouTube for the record number of hits it received. Awards apart, it was indeed ironical that Simbu had referred himself as ‘Superstar Simbu’ in the press hand-outs he issued to announce to the press about bagging the bronze honour.

Angelina Jolie to do cameo in Simbu’s Podaa Podi!

Silambarasan aka Simbu, who was recently looking out for an international singer for his prestigious peace album, The Love Anthem, seems to have bitten by a Hollywood bug. We hear that the Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa star, for his delayed project Podaa Podi, wants a Hollywood actress to do a cameo in his forthcoming film and Angelina Jolie is on his wish list.

Sources say that a scene in Podaa Podi demands an international star and Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox are being considered for it. Confirming the news, director Vignesh Shivan says that they are in the hunt for the Hollywood face and Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, along with the couple, Angelina and Brad Pitt are also in the race.

Explaining further, the filmmaker claims that in Podaa Podi, there is a scene where chief guests have to choose best dancers of a reality show in the climax and the sequence requires international celebs. The movie bosses are planning to shoot it in London.

Podaa Podi marks the debut of veteran actor Sarath Kumar’s daughter Varalaxmi. The movie also features Shobhana, Ganesh, Santhanam and others in the cast.

Sun Pictures Snaps Up Nanban...!!

In an interesting last minute development just 4 days before movie release, Sun Pictures has bought Nanban. The negotiations and discussions were going on until this morning before the deal was signed. The promotions have already started in full swing. This has come in for a lot of surprise because Vijay and Sun Pictures were locking horns until recently. Expecting formal announcement soon!

 

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It’s official: Vijay out of Seeman’s Pagalavan

Director-actor Seeman and Ilayathalapathy Vijay came together ‘in principle’ during the Assembly elections held in the State to make a film together. Stung by the erstwhile ruling party’s efforts to stall the release of his Kaavalan, Vijay’s fans campaigned for Amma’s AIADMK and its allies in the elections. Seeman, who too didn’t see eye-to-eye with DMK, aligned himself with Amma’s party and campaigned for her.

After finding themselves on the same side of the fence, Seeman decided to make Pagalavan starring Vijay in the lead. Vijay, who heard the script and liked it, said at the press-meet early this year (held in connection with the release of Kaavalan) that he loved the script narrated to him by Seeman but didn’t commit himself to saying as to when the project would get going.

‘Kalaipuli’ Thaanu had said on his part that he was proud to be producing Pagalavan and added that it would be a sort of a ‘dream’ project for him. These statements by Vijay and Thaanu led one to believe that the film would be launched soon after the change of guard in the State. Seeman, however, appears to be concentrating more on the political front as he goes about developing his Naam Thamizhar outfit.

Vijay, in the meanwhile, is said to have decided not to do Pagalavan as he didn’t want himself to be seen as propagating Seeman’s views and in publicizing the latter’s stand on various political issues. Seeman, when contacted, did confirm that Vijay was not part of the project but refused to let out the reason behind Vijay dropping out of the project.

“At present, I’m busy fighting for various political issues for the sake of Tamils. I don’t have time to concentrate in making movies. As such, Pagalavan won’t start in the near future; even when I launch it, some other actor other than Vijay would play the lead role. In fact, I’m even planning to make Kobam first and then decide about making Pagalavan,” said Seeman.

“Me in bikini”! Trisha is furious

After acting in the hit film Mankatha, Trisha is pairing with Venkatesh in the Telugu film titled Body Guard.

Since she is busy in Telugu films, she not seen much in Tamil films. There are news that young actors are refusing to pair with Trisha because she has become old and also that she has demanded Rs 25 Lakhs to act wearing bikini dress.

When Trisha asked about this, she said, “People who say that I have become older let them come and see me in my film Bodyguard.
I am looking today as I looked in Varsham a few years ago. What is wrong if I have become older? Aishwarya Rai and Sridevi had also acted with talent even though they have become old.

There is no connection between acting and age. I am only 29 years age old. This age is enough for me to stay in the cinema field. There is also news that I have demanded Rs 25 Lakhs extra to act in bikini dress.

Why should I act wearing bikini dress? I have certain limitations and rules. I follow them. There is also a talk that I am trying to imitate Asin and Nayanthara in the film Bodyguard which was also made in Tamil and Malayalam.

I have my own style and that is why I am one of the leading actresses in Tamil and Telugu film industries. Why should I imitate others? There is news that I am going to Bollywood. All these are mere rumours. I like Chennai only.”

Not for publicity! – Simbhu

Actor Simbhu is a multifaceted person in the cine field. He is an expert in singing, dancing, acting and directing.

Recently he has sung a song for world peace. This album is titled Love Anthem. He has picked up the word ” Love” from 96 languages throughout the world and has written the song and sung it.

The full song has not been released. Sony Music has released the trailer of this song of this song in the You Tube. So far 12 Lakhs people have viewed this clipping.
At this juncture, there are comments from some people that Simbhu has written this song because Dhanush has become popular by writing and singing the song Why This Kolaveri Di.

There are also comments that Simbhu has become jealous because of this.Simbhu while reacting to these comments said, ” The song Love Anthem is not featuring in any of the films.

I have not used this song for my publicity or me to become popular. I have written this song with the intention that all people should love one another.”

Namitha finds her dream boy..!!!

Namitha did not have any big release in 2011 and her movies disappeared in the blink of an eye from theatres. This was the time when she got more time to divert her attention from films and she successfully ventured into construction field. However, during the period, the actress also gave a thought on changing her ‘single’ status. Now, we hear that she has found her dream boy.

If the latest rumours are anything to go by, Namitha has started liking a lawyer. It is said that he was her pillar of strength, when she jumped into the construction field. His helping attitude and business knowledge impressed the voluptuous girl. Now, her proximity and friendship with him have gone to next step, as the Billa actress is in love.

However, Namitha is yet to convey her love for the boy, who is still a mystery for her fans. It may be recalled that the actress was earlier linked up with a businessman named Bharat Kapoor.

Much awaited Tamil films of 2012..!!

Though superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan didn’t have a single release to their credit in 2011, they would be in action in big-screen in 2012. Rajini’s Kochadaiyan directed by Soundarya and supervised by K.S. Ravikumar is likely to hit the screens this year. Filmed using the ‘motion capture technology’, the 3-D film is said to be a visual treat for the fans of the superstar.

Kamal Haasan is producing and directing his upcoming film Viswaroopam which has U.S.-based newacaster-turned-model Pooja Kumar opposite him as heroine. The film, which was to be directed by Selvaraghavan, turned hands later and has a significant role for Andrea Jermaiah, last seen in Venkat Prabhu’s Ajith-starer Mankatha.

Ajith would have his Billa-2 releasing this year, which is a sequel to his 2007 hit Billa. Ajith reportedly has put in lot of hard-work and has trimmed down a lot for the film. His contemporary and actor Vijay would have twin releases in Shankar’s Nanban which hits the screen on Pongal eve and Thuppakki which is being directed by A.R. Murugadoss. Vijay, who is said to be undergoing change in his ‘appearance’ for the film, has the bubbly Kajal Aggarwal as his heroine in Thuppakki.

After his 7aum Arivu, actor Suriya is back with his Ayan director for his next film titled Maatraan which again has Kajal Aggarwal as his heroine. Though Suriya’s role is kept under wraps, it is said that the actor would be playing 5 different characters in the film.

Simbu would do his best to release his Poda Podi opposite Varalakshmi (daughter of Sarath Kumar) and directed by Vignesh Siva. The shooting of his Vettai Mannan opposite Hansika is also proceeding briskly.

Dhanush would have 3 releasing shortly, a film which has the hugely popular Why this Kolaveri di…. song. Directed by his wife Aishwarya, the film has Shruti Haasan as his heroine.

Vasanthabalan’s Aravaan, a period flick starring Aadhi, Pasupathy and Dhansika in lead roles, is also releasing shortly. Lingusamy’s Madhavan, Aarya, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul starrer Vettai is also expected eagerly by the fans of the lead actors in the film.

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Needhanae En Ponvasantham starring Jiiva and Samantha in lead roles and Vikram’s Karikaalan are the other mostly awaited films this year.

Tamil Movies Released in 2011..!!

Many films were released this year than the last year.

The films listed below are not based on the quality of the films or the release dates.

1. Tamizh Desam

2. Siruthai

3. Aadukalam

4. Sollithara Vaa

5. Ilaignan

6. Kaavalan

7. Pathinaru

8. Palagiyathe Pirivatharka

9. Vaada Poda Nanbargal

10. Yuddham Sei

11. Thoonga Nagaram

12. Karuvarai Pookal

13. Varmam

14. Payanam

15. Ithu Kathal VarumParuvam

16. Nandhi

17. Thambi Kottai

18. Kadhalar Kudiyiruppu

19. Aadupuli

20. Margazhi 16

21. Thappu

22. Seedan

23. Aaranin Kaval

24. Singam Puli

25. Bhavani

26. Ayyan

27. Ivar

28. Avargalum Ivargalum

29. Minsaram

30. Muthuku Muthaga

31. Lathika

32. Kumara

33. Sattapadi Kutram

34. Kullanari Kootam

35. Singayil Gurushetram

36. Padai Soozha

37. Appavi

38. Idhayathil Oruvan

39. Thenkasi Pakkathula

40. Nanjapuram

41. Ponnar Shankar

42. Devadasiyin Kadhai

43. Vikatakavi

44. Ko45. Kadhal Meipada

46. Vaanam

47. Poova Thalaya

48. Pasakara Nanbargal

49. Engeyum Kadhal

50. Narthagi

51. Sankarankovil

52. Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai

53. Kandein

54. Maithanam

55. Suttum Vizhi Sudare

56. Sabash Sariyana Potti

57. Ethan

58. Oru Santhipil

59. Aanmai Thavarael

60. Shanthi Appuram Nithya

61. Othayadi Veeran

62. Aaranya Kaandam

63. Avan Ivan

64. Pillayar Koil Kadaisi Theru

65. Irulil Naan

66. 180

67. Anagarigam

68. Udhayan

69. Thiruttu Purushan

70. Chinna Sirusugal

71. Theneer Viduthi

72. Vengai

73. Deiva Thirumagal

74. Kanchana

75. Markandeyan

76. Veppam

77. Karungali

78. Bodinayakanur Ganesan

79. Potta Potti

80. Ramanathapuram

81. Doo

82. Susi Appadithan

83. Rowthiram

84. Uyarthiru 420

85. Sagakkal

86. Konjam Veyil Konjam Mazhai

87. Vengayam

88. Mudhal Idam

89. Mittai

90. Unnai Kan Theduthe

91. Puli Vesham

92. Yuvan Yuvathi

93. Kasethan Kadavulada

94. Mathikettan Salai

95. Engeyum Eppodhum

96. Vandhaan Vendraan

97. Aayiram Vilakku

98. Vaagai Sooda Vaa

99. Vellore Mavattam

100. Varnam

101. Ra Ra

102. Sathurangam

103. Muran

104. Kadhal Alla Athayum Thaandi

105. Uyirin Yedai 21 Ayiri

106. Kizhakku Theru Kitcha

107. Ezham Arivu

108. Velayudham

109. Kadhal Konda Manasu

110. Ayutha Poratam

111. Thigattatha Kadhal

112. Thambi Vettothi Sundaram

113. Naan Sivanagiren

114. Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam

115. Vithagan

116. Marudhavelu

117. Mayakkam Enna

118. Paalai

119. Othikai

120. Poraali

121. Guru Sami

122. Venmani

123. Osthi

124. Mammatiyan

125. Uchithanai Mukarnthal

126. Mouna Guru

127. Raja Pattai

128. Mankatha

Shruthi Hassan – Dhanush Affair; Rajinikanth warned Dhanush

The hot rumour rounds in Kollywood is the close affair between Dhanush and his ’3′ movie heroine Shruthi. According to newspaper reports, the first family of Kollywood is worrying on this and the super star has warned Dhanush to came out from the new affair.

It seems that people around Superstar are not going to let him live in peace who was hospitalized and recovered by doctors efforts and fans love,prayers.

News (not rumor) in a leading English daily has created a very big rustle in Kollywood.It is Dhanush – Sruthi getting close.

News are out saying that Dhanush is getting very close to Sruthi who is his co-star in the movie 3,which has exploded as a problem in Rajini’s family. It also adds up that Rajini and his wife Latha had to talk to Dhanush’s dad Kasthuriraja about this.

“We are worried about Aishwarya’s stituation. Talk to your son immediately about this. Can this situation will be set right….or should we handle this in a different way” was asked from Rajini’s side.

Kasthuriraja has promised to sort this out soon.

It has been told that Sruthi was in love with someone in Mumbai and had lived with him for a while.It is also said that she also lived with Telugu actor Siddarth (with Kamal’s blessings), then broke up with him as well.

She acted in 3 only after her break up with Siddarth, who actually replaced Amala Paul,who was actually signed for the movie by Aishwarya. Now this itself has turned against Aishwarya.

It seems that Dhanush had gone for a party with Sruthi on New year ignoring Aishwarya’s birthday. On hearing this Rajini had become very upset.

Dhanush had never missed parties organised by young heroines like Tammana,Poonam Bajwa. The historic hit of Kolaveri song has added up with news friends to Dhanush in Mumbai, told the sources close to Rajini.

It s also told that he was very close to Nayathara after the movie “Yaaradi nee Mohini”,which made him to make her stay in a Star Hotel in Guindy. This came to an end when Rajini warned Dhanush in his own style. Now this affair with Shruthi ahs created a rustle.

Dhanush gets little out of ‘Kolaveri di’!

‘Kolaveri di’ track has made Dhanush a household name not only in India but other countries too. However, it is surprising to note that the actor reaped a very less financial profits from his sensation Tamil song.

In fact, Dhanush, who never expected his ‘Kolaveri di’ to become such a massive hit, sold the rights of the song to Sony Music for a less price. Well, this has clipped his wings and he has no control over the track.

The son-in-law of Rajinikanth has to take permission from Sony Music if he wants to make a new version of ‘Kolaveri di’. The other versions have to be made in association with the Sony and not other audio companies. It can also be noted that the actor has lost the rights of the Bollywood version.

With new versions of ‘Kolaveri di’ taking birth, Dhanush has no choice but can only sing for other versions if Sony Music wishes him to croon and get paid for it.

Shankar’s Nanban bags clean chit

Shankar’s Nanban has bagged clean chit from the Regional Censor Board. The movie passed the test without any major cuts and got ‘U’ certificate.

Nanban was screened yesterday for the Regional Censor Board officials yesterday. The members, who saw the movie at the special screening, reportedly praised the Tamil movie for its quality content, which can be watched with family.

Nanban is a remake of Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots. The movie is a screen-adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s Five Point Someone – What not to do at IIT. The Tamil version starring Vijay,Ileana, Jeeva and Srikanth is releasing on January 12

It’s a clean ‘U’ for ‘Nanban’!

One of the most expected Tamil films of this year has just crossed the Censor Board’s table, and it has been stamped with a clean ‘U’ certificate. ‘Nanban’ is director Shankar’s produce. Shankar who does his own scripting for his films has deviated from his usual style for the first time, and is going in for a remake this time around with ‘Nanban.

‘ The Bollywood blockbuster original ’3 Idiots’ with Aamir Khan in the lead was inspired from Chetan Bhagat’s contemporary novel ‘Five Point Someone’ and ‘What Not To Do At IIT.’

Shankar’s Tamil remake has a bevy of stars with Vijay helming as Panchavan Parivendan (Pari), Jiiva as Sevalkodi Senthil and Srikanth as Venkatramakrishnan. Ileana is the heroine. Veteran actor Satyaraj will the done the role of Virumandi Santhanam (Virus), the dreaded professor and Sathyan will appear as Srivatsan. Director SJ Suriya too has a small but pivotal role to perform.

The music for ‘Nanban’ by Harris Jayaraj, which was launched a few days ago from Coimbatore is doing very good sales. With a lot of peppy numbers and friendly tunes and Shankar’s trademark “grandeur,” ‘Nanban’ is all set to release on January 12th right on time for the Pongal weekend.

Expectations are already sky high because of the names involved with the project. Shankar has grouped in the best crew in the industry. Antony is the editor, cinematography is by ManojParamahamsa and music is by Harris. A song has been choreographed by Bollywood’s Farah Khan. So this Pongal get ready to experience a lot of colour, comedy, joy and emotion because ‘Nanban’ is coming to entertain you on January 12, 2012!