SUNDAY newstodaynet.com newstodaydaily ntchennai CHENNAI 8 17 FEBRUARY | NT Bureau | ‘LKG is not a spoof movie, but something that will make audi- oungsters are not aware ences think.’ about who to vote for. I feel ‘Y Producer Ishari K Ganesh of Vels that after watching LKG, they will Film International said, ‘LKG is defi nitely come out and casttheir the maiden production of my home vote for right candidate,’ says actor studio. I was impressed with the RJ Balaji. script and immediately decided to LKG, his maiden venture as hero go for it. We saw the fi nal copy of is ready for release on 22 February. this fi lm and I couldn’t stop but hug Produced by Ishari Ganesh and and appreciate RJ Balaji.’ directed by Prabhu, the political On her part. actress Priya Anand satire features Priya Anand, Nanjil said, ‘I am so happy to be a part of Sampath, J K Rithhesh among oth- such a good team. Especially, to ers in the cast. work with a person like RJ Balaji Says Balaji, ‘For the past cou- who has never hurt the sentiments ple of years, I stopped acting as of anyone. But he is a sensible and comedian. Many adviced me not brilliant thinker. Moreover, I have to reject offers. But I invested the accompanied him to many col- time to write the script of LKG. leges and am really feeling proud Soon after the Chennai floods, of him for his talks on women there was elections and the voter empowerment. I thank producer turn out was just 57 per cent. I Ishari Ganesh sir for bringing me realised one thing that youngsters on-board for this fi lm.’ are not aware about who to vote for Music composer Leon James, and why. I feel that after watching cinematographer Vidhu Ayyanaa, LKG, they will defi nitely come out JK Rithesh, Mayilsamy also spoke. and cast their votes’. RRakulakul iinn TTeluguelugu rremakeemake ooff RRaatchasanaatchasan | NTNT BureauBureaeau | ‘LLKGKG IISS NNOTOT A PPOLITICALOLITICAL SSPOOF’POOF’ ishnuishnu Vishal’sVishal’ss RaatchasanRaatchasan, whichwhich wentwent onon to garnergarner raverave Vreviews amongamong both critics and the audience,audience, is now beinbeingg remade in Telugu by fi lmmaker Sudheer Varma. IItt wwillill mmakeake ppeopleeople tthinkhink bbeforeefore Sources say that actress Rakul Preet Singh has been roped in to play the female lead. She will reprise Amala Paul’s role in the ccastingasting vvotes,otes, ssaysays RRJJ BBalajialaji fi lm and will join the sets in a month’s time. She will be play- ing Bellamkonda Srinivas’s romantic interest, who has already signed the fi l. The script has been tweaked a little to suit sensibilities of Telugu audience. Raatchasan was an investigative thriller, which revolved around murders of school-going kids. Vishnu Vishal has also bought the remake rights of his fi lm, in Hindi as well. The makers have already started approaching popular Banita Sindhu Bollywood stars. for Arjun Reddy Vishal shoots for remake | NT Bureau | anita Sandhu, who shot to fame with the movie October, 48 hours straight Bhas been chosen as the new heroine for Dhruv Vikram in in the Tamil version of the Telugu hit Arjun Reddy. Earlier, Megha Chowdhury played Dhruv’s ladylove in the remake which was directed by Bala. As the fi lm’s producer Mukesh Ratilal Mehta of E4 Entertainment was not satisfi ed with Bala’s version, he decided to scrap the fi lm and restart the remake from the scratch. Sources say that Arjun Reddy’s director Sandeep Vanga’s one of the associates will direct the remake now and an offi cial announcement will be made very soon. The makers are planning to release the new version of the Tamil remake of Arjun Reddy in June. Currently, the pro- duction house is busy fi nalising the rest of the cast and crew of the fi lm. | NT Bureau | Khanna plays the heroine, while the cast includes Radharavi, R ctor Vishal is busy with Parthiban, K S Ravikumar and Ayogya, a remake of Telugu A Aadukalam Naren among oth- hit Temper. Buzz is that a grand ers. It may be noted that Temper set replicating High Court was was recently remade in Hindi erected at Mohan Studios in Chennai. The makers shot some as Simmba starring Ranveer important sequences for three Singh, and the fi lm has turned days and Vishal was there shoot- out to be a blockbuster. Ayogya ing for his portions non-stop for has been bankrolled by Vishal 48 hours. Film Factory in association with Directed by Mohan Venkat, Tagore Madhu while the fi lm’s a former associate of A R Mu- music has been scored by Sam rugadoss, the movie is nearing CS. The fi lm’s premise is based its completion. Plans are on for on a heinous rape and how it a release this summer. Rashi changes a corrupt police offi cer. SSK’sK’s MMrr LLocalocal tteasereaser iiss ooutut | NT Bureau | n Sivakarthikeyan’s birthday today, the Omakers of the movie Mr Local launched its teaser. It features Sivakarthikeyan playing AAdhi,dhi, JJayamayam Manohar, a boy-next-door and Nayanthara as Keerthana, CEO of a big entertainment company. The cat and mouse game between them forms the crux. Sathish, Radikaa Sarath Kumar and Yogi Babu are also in the cast. RRaviavi reunitereunite The movie would be released 1 May. The fi lm is being bankrolled by Studio Green, which | NT Bureau | has joined hands with Siva for the fi rst time. M Rajesh, best known for fi lms such as SMS Jayam Ravi’s 24th fi lm, which will be directed by debutant and Boss Engira Bhaskaran, is directing the Pradeep Ranganathan, the actor himself has now announced fi lm. Music is by Hip Hop Adhi. that Adhi has been roped in as the musician. Kajal Aggarwal, As there is a Telugu hit fi lm starring Nani got who is currently working on Kamal’s Indian 2, will be paired a similar title Nenu Local, a section of media opposite the actor. The fi lm also stars Yogi Babu, Samyuktha has reported that the Sivakarthikeyan starrer Hegde and KS Ravikumar in crucial roles. is a remake of the Tollywood fi lm. But when Jaya Ravi wrote in his twitter page, ‘I am happy to welcome we asked the fi lm’s director Rajesh, he said my brother @hiphoptamizha as the music director for my next Mr Local is an original script and not a re- #JR24 Dir by @Pradeeponelife & Prod by @VelsFilmIntl.’ make. Published by T.R.Jawahar on behalf of News Today Media Private Limited., from 85, Mount Road (G.S.T Road), Guindy, Chennai 600 032 and Printed by him at Frontline Printers Private Limited, M-7, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032. Editor: T.R.Jawahar. Tel: (044) 22504000 E Mail: [email protected]. Website: www.newstodaynet.com.