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Thursday, 22 September 2011
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Lashing out at 'Doctor Love' director K Biju's accusations, Prithviraj has demanded him to produce any proof to show that he had agreed to do the film.
Biju had accused the star of backing out of the promised project that consequently led to other producers abandoning him.
In an exclusive interview, Prithviraj narrates his side of the story. He says that Biju had given him a 3-minute narration of the concept of 'Doctor Love' while working as an associate director in the film 'Kangaroo' in 2007.
"I told him that the idea had potential and once the script is ready and acceptable we would take a call," says Prithviraj, adding that initially the producer of 'Kangaroo' was also interested.
Biju then returned to narrate the full-fledged script on the sets of 'Lollypop.' "The script was OK till only about the end of first half and I told him this," the actor recalls, noting that Biju had agreed to redraft and discuss it with him later.
It was during this time that the producer of 'Kangaroo' backed out due to unknown reasons. However, producer Alwyn Anthony (Daddy Cool) had then approached Prithviraj for another project and had also expressed interest to produce Biju's 'Doctor Love.'
"I told Alwyn that I liked Biju's subject. But I have still not OKed it. We will be able to do the film only after Biju completes the redraft," the star says.
Around this time, Biju had asked Prithvi to introduce him to scriptwriters Sachi and Sethu (Robinhood, Seniors) to guide him with the script, Prithviraj claims. Sachi had later called up saying that they would not be able to help as it was not their type of script, he says.
Alwyn then went on to produce 'Daddy Cool' and Biju never came got back with the corrected script, he says.
"The next thing I hear is that Biju is making the film with Kunchacko Boban," Prithviraj remarks, adding that he had no problem with that. However, the actor says that the director was wrong in accusing him of cheating.
"Let him produce the documentation stating that I have agreed to do the film," the actor challenges.
Retorting Biju's statement Prithviraj says, "I hope no other actor has this experience with a director."
The actor also states that he has a great deal of confidence in Biju and he had personally recommended him to many producers including Joy Thomas Shaktikulangara who produced 'Doctor Love.'
Earlier this year Prithviraj and Meera Jasmine were accused by a Kozhikode-based producer K Mohandas of signing for a film after accepting an advance of Rs 5 lakh and not turning up to act in it.
Prithiviraj clarifies that the producer had pitched five years ago an "ingenious" idea of getting banks to finance movies in Mollywood.
"I liked the idea as it would free the producers from borrowing money from Chennai-based financiers at large interest rates," says the actor, who himself has a production house called August Cinema (Urumi, Indian Rupee).
The producer had said that for the banks to come forward they needed a signed consent from the lead actor and actress confirming that they will be part of the movie, says Prithviraj.
After the letter was submitted, there was no word on the movie and the next thing the actor heard from the producer was that he filed a court order stating that the actors had violated the contract by not appearing for the shooting of the movie. Prithviraj also goes on to clarify that he had returned the advance.
Prithviraj's sardar avatar in Mallu Singh will be shot entirely in Punjab, say industry sources.
Mallu Singh, which will be directed by Vysakh, will see the director-actor duo team up again after their blockbuster Pokkiri Raja last year.
Prithviraj plays a Malayalee who disguises himself as a Sikh and lives in Punjab. The movie will also have Kunchacko Boban playing a prominent role.
Vysakh, who is fresh off the super hit Seniors, is now waiting for Prithviraj, who is busy with the filming of Masters, to start the shooting of the movie.
The last time sardars were featured in a Malayalam film was in Dileep-starrer Punjabi House in 1998. The latest buzz is that Dileep and Rafi Mecartin are gearing up for the blockbuster's sequel Lucky Singh, scheduled for release next year.
Though Prithviraj had earlier signed to play the lead role in Mumbai Police, the latest buzz is that the actor will not be part of the project due to scheduling conflicts.
Last year, Prithviraj had announced that he was excited to be part of the action thriller to be directed by Rosshan Andrrews and scripted by Bobby-Sanjay duo (Traffic).
But, sources now say that Mumbai Police might now have a new cast replacing Prithvi and Tamil star Arya who was also earlier confirmed for the project.
The reason for Prithvi backing out could be the delay in the filming of the movie which was scheduled to start in June this year. The movie was put on hold as Rosshan was busy with Mohanlal's 'Casanova' which has been long delayed due to the unavailability of the megastar's dates.
'Casanova,' which was supposed to be an Onam release, is now scheduled to be released on December 15.
Prithvi, however, is currently busy shooting in Kottayam for Johnny Antony's 'Masters.' The movie, which will be his Christmas release, also marks the Mollywood debut of Tamil actor Sasikumar and Piaa Bajpai.
Masters is about two friends - a police officer (Prithvi) and a journalist (Sasikumar) - who help each other through adversities to fulfil social responsibilities.
The latest news doing the rounds is that Young Superstar Prithviraj has been chosen to do the lead in a new film to be directed by hit-maker Joshi.
Joshi-Prithviraj team had already done a film, 'Robinhood' which was an average grosser. For the second time Joshi trying a Prithviraj starrer with the scripts of hit-duo Udayakrishna-Sibi.K.Thomas. And it will be produced by Howly Pottoor.
Joshi's recent release "Sevenes", which filled with Young Stars is running successfully in main centres. And Prithviraj's recent released flick 'Teja Bhai and Family' also on running and his next release, "Indian Rupee" will hits on October 6th.
SOURCE: http://shar.es/HM6Ug
Friday, 16 September 2011
Santosh Sivan's cinematogrphical marvel, Urumi, will be screened at the NHK Asian Film Festival in Japan. The film, released in August 2011, was originally made in Malayalam and subsequently dubbed in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi. The South Indian film was set in the 15th century and Vasco da Gama's expedition of Kerala formed the backdrop of the story.
A mix of both fact and fiction, Urumi starred Prithvi, Prabhu Deva, Genelia D'Souza, Jagathy Ravikumar in the main cast. Lauded by critics, it was also lapped up by the lovers of historical-fantasy films.
Made a big scale, it starred Vidya Balan, Tabu and Arya in cameos. The dialogues, written in neat prose, are a piece de resistance of the film.
Its international stature was a foregone conclusion.
SOURCE: http://www.indiaglitz.com//channels/telugu/article.asp?aid=70971
Master filmmaker Santosh Sivan's ‘Urumi’ has been selected for screening at the Busan International Film Festival starting from October 6.
Sivan said that he is delighted that his film has been selected for the screening at the fest, adding: "My film will be screened in the category of A Window to Asian Cinema."
This is the second time that one of his films will be screened at the festival. His 2005 release ‘Navarasa’ was also screened there. In terms of recognition, Sivan, 47, has won five national awards and 10 international awards.
‘Urumi’, released early this year, is billed as the second most expensive Malayalam film ever made with a budget of about Rs.200 million and has been dubbed into Tamil, Telugu and English.
Set in the backdrop of the fierce warrior clans of northern Kerala in the 16th century, the film focuses on the cult of Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar (Prithviraj), a man with an epic mission. His target and mission is Vasco da Gama.
Sivan, besides directing the film also was the cameraman and one of the producers.
The nine-day festival will end on October 14.
SOURCE: http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/malayalam/Urumi-goes-to-Busan-film-fest/313187.htm
Sivan said that he is delighted that his film has been selected for the screening at the fest, adding: "My film will be screened in the category of A Window to Asian Cinema."
This is the second time that one of his films will be screened at the festival. His 2005 release ‘Navarasa’ was also screened there. In terms of recognition, Sivan, 47, has won five national awards and 10 international awards.
‘Urumi’, released early this year, is billed as the second most expensive Malayalam film ever made with a budget of about Rs.200 million and has been dubbed into Tamil, Telugu and English.
Set in the backdrop of the fierce warrior clans of northern Kerala in the 16th century, the film focuses on the cult of Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar (Prithviraj), a man with an epic mission. His target and mission is Vasco da Gama.
Sivan, besides directing the film also was the cameraman and one of the producers.
The nine-day festival will end on October 14.
SOURCE: http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/malayalam/Urumi-goes-to-Busan-film-fest/313187.htm
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