Yuvan all set to go Live in Chennai

Yuvan Shanakr Raja is riding high on success with his songs turning out to be chartbusters one after the other. And he has several important projects lined up that will take him up to greater heights of popularity.

Despite his busy schedule, music director Yuvan Shankar Raja’s concert will be held on January 16th, 2011 and the venue would most probably be the YMCA Grounds in Chennai. This concert is being promoted by Vijay TV and the musician is soon to shoot a music video as part of the promos.

Interestingly, the music video will be directed by Vishnuvardhan and the costumes have been done by Anu Vardhan.

Ulaga Nayagan Kappalil Oru Isai Payanam 2

Ulaganayagan Kappalil Oru Isai Payanam
Manmadhan Ambu audio launch program video
Part 2

Ulaga Nayagan Kappalil Oru Isai Payanam 1

Ulaganayagan Kappalil Oru Isai Payanam
Manmadhan Ambu audio launch program video
Part 1

Mahaan Prarthanai Van Travels Across Tamilnadu

Mahaan Prarthanai Van Travels Across Tamilnadu

Mahaan a Mythological serial airing on Vijay TV, Monday to Friday at 1830 hrs has gained immense popularity amongst the viewers of Tamilnadu.  The serial depicts the birth, the calling, the sacrifices, the miracles and the sainthood life lived by different saints. Currently the life of the saint Guru Sri Ragavendrar is being featured on the show.

The story now showcases the last few days of Sri Raghavendra’s life leading upto the “Jeeva Samadhi”. Vijay TV has taken the efforts to ensure that the “jeeva Samadhi” sequence is portrayed in a fine way.

To commemorate the completion and the phenomenal success of Sri Ragavendrar series, leading upto the “Jeeva Samathi” of the saint; Vijay TV had planned for a special  ‘prarthanai van’ which is travelling all over Tamilnadu.

The van fully decked up with Sri Ragavendra Swamigal’s deity would visit popular temples across Tamilnadu.  Devotees of Sri Ragavendrar can render their prayers and also write their prayers and drop them on the prarthanai van.  Vijay TV has organized to provide special ‘prasatham’ for the devotees.  On 6th Dec onwards the van had started its journey and visited places such as Thirunelveli – Kanniyakumari Suseenthiram temple and Hanuman Temple.  Trichy Viralimalai Murugan temple, Samayapuram Mariamman temple. Thiruchendru Murugan temple and Thiruneveli Nava Thirupathi. Trichy Srirangam Perumal temple, Thiruvanaikkaval temple.  Thiruvelveli Nellaiappar temple and Sri Vai Kundam Rettai Thirupathi.  Trichy Uchipillaiyar koil, Thiruvarangam Periya Perumal temple.

Further the ‘prarthanai van’ would be travelling to:

On 09th Dec, Tuticorin Amirtha Vinayagar temple and Vadapathrakali Amman temple.  Tanjore Avudayar temple, Thirumayam Siva temple.

On 10th Dec, Tuticorin Srivilliputhur Andal temple Thiruvannamalai.  Tanjore Kumara Malai Murugan temple, Prakatheeswarar temple.

On 11th Dec, Madurai Thiruparankundram Murugan temple and Madurai Meenatchi Amman temple.  Tanjore Kumbakonam Patteswaram Durgai Amman temple, Swami Malai Murugan temple.

On 12th Dec, Madurai Simmakkal Ragavendra temple and Azhagar Koil.  Tanjore Mannarkudi Perumal temple, Thirukuvalai Saptha Vidanga Sthalam.

On 13th Dec, Madurai Narasingam Perumal temple and Thirumohur Perumal temple.  Thiruvaiyar Sri Ayyarappar temple, Pachanatheeswarar temple.

On 14th Dec, Madurai Theppakulam Mariamman temple and Thirupuvanam Madapuram Mariamman temple.  Thiruvaiyar Mayiladuthurai Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple, Chidambaram Nadarajar temple.

On 15th Dec, Coimbatore Pollachi Masani Amman temple and Eechaneri Vinayagar temple.  Pondy Navagraha temple Prithy Vinayagar temple.

On 16th Dec, Coimbatore Koniyamman temple and Maruthamalai.  Neyveli Kadalur Pazhankavu pagavathi Amman temple, Panruti sri Lakshmi Narasimman temple.

On 17th Dec, Coimbatore Mettupalayam Bathrakali Amman temple and Sathiyamangalam Pannari Amman temple.  Villupuram Navadura temple, Kailasa Nathar temple.

On 18th Dec Tiruppur Avinasi Lingeswarar temple and Sivan temple.  Thiruvannamali Arunachaleshwarar temple, Polur Pachai Amman temple.

On 19th Dec, Tiruppur Sivan Malai Subramaniya swamy temple and Perunthurai Patteeswarar temple.  Vellore Sripuram Golden Mahalakshmi temple, Sri Jalagandeshwarar temple.

On 20th Erode Kodumudi Eswaran temple and Nanthi temple.  Vellore Dhanvantri temple, Vajajapet Hanuman temple.

On 21st Dec, Erode Mariamman temple, Petchiamman Temple.  Thiruthani Subramaniya swami temple.

On 22nd Dec, Erode Bhavani Sangameshwarar temple and Murugan temple.  Kanchipuram Kamatchi Amman temple, Nanganallur Anjaneyar temple.

On 23rd Dec Erode Gopichettipalayam Pachamalai, Pavalamali Murugan temple.  Kanchipuram Mel Maruvathur Amman temple, Sengelpet Ramar temple

On 24th Dec, Karur Mariamman temple, Sri Kalyana Pasubatheeswarar temple, Karur Thanthondri Malai temple and Vinayagar temple.  Thiruvallur Sri Veeraragava swami temple Periyapalayathamman temple.  Chennai Sri Vadapalani Murugan temple and Mangadu Mariamman temple.

7Up Happy Birthday Superstar

7 Up Happy Birthday Super Star powered by Parle Marie’ Vijay TV’s special show on 12th December 2010.

On account of Super Star Rajnikanth’s birthday Vijay TV presents an interesting show titled ‘Happy Birthday Super Star’ on 12th December 2010, Sunday beginning at 1600 hrs. The three hour special show features the life of the Super Star, his career and his spiritual side.

Firstly Super Star’s daughters Aishwarya Dhanush & Sowndarya Ashwin would speak about the star as a father. Here the fans get to know about the Super Star through his lovable daughters who come to the sets of Happy Birthday Super Star and share their best moments of their life with their dad!
Secondly eminent film directors like K.S Ravikumar, P. Vasu, Suresh Krishna and S.P. Muthuraman walk into to the show and speak about Rajnikanth the star. All these renowned directors have worked with the super star and would share their experience of working him.

Last but not the least; super star Rajnikanth’s friends who have accompanied him during his spiritual journey to the Himalayas speak about the super star’s spiritual side. Actor Surya along with many other stars have come forward to wish the super star a very happy birthday on the show.

‘7 Up Happy Birthday Super Star powered by Parle Marie’ hosted by ‘Neeya Naana’ Gopinath will bring in Super star’s family, friends and colleagues to share their thoughts, memories and to wish the super star a very happy birthday. ‘Happy Birthday Super Star’ airs on Dec 12th, Sunday at 1600 hrs only on Vijay TV.


Read more: http://www.southdreamz.com/2010/12/7up-happy-birthday-superstar.html#ixzz17XeS7vHT

Sigarangalin Sangamam on air

Vijay TV presents RMKV Sigarangalin Sangamam – A music concert featuring the doyens and legends of playback singing Goes on Air

Vijay TV is set to take audiences down the memory lane where in doyens and legends of the Tamil music fraternity are to perform some of the golden film hits from 1950’s-1980.

P. Susheela trust had organized this event to honor three individuals namely T.M. Soundararajan, P.B. Srinivas and K.J. Yesudas for their priceless contribution towards film music.  T.M. Soundararajan and P.B. Srinivas were awarded the ‘Lifetime achievement award’ and K.J. Yesudas was awarded the ‘P. Susheela Award for Excellence in Music’.  The event held on 14th November, 2010, at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai would be telecast on Vijay TV this Sunday at 1100 hrs.

Aptly titled RMKV Sigarangalin Sangamam’ being telecast on Vijay TV is a congregation of legendary playback singers who are coming together to entertain and enthrall the music lovers across all ages. The event would feature singers ranging over 6 decades and this would be one of the first ever attempt to bring together play back singers from different era’s on one single stage.

The event will feature performances by the doyens of playback singing namely P.B. Srinivas, T.M. Soundararajan, P. Suseela, Dr. Balamurali Krishna, Vani Jayaram, L.R. Eshwari, A.L. Ragavan and legendary playback singers like K.J. Yesudas, Chitra, Hariharan, Mano and Unni Menon and popular singers Manickka Vinayagam and Harish Raghavendra.

Sigarangalin Sangamam produced by Vijay TV would be telecast on 12 Dec, 2010, Sunday at 1100 hrs as a three hour extravaganza.  The event was organized by P.Susheela trust, managed by Raj events and the orchestra of the event was by ‘Sadhaga Paravaigal’.

So don’t miss to watch ‘RMKV Sigarangalin Sangamam’ which will certainly take you down to the memory lane as wonderful nostalgic songs of yesteryears is going to be sung by the legendary singers.  Stay tuned on Sunday at 1100 hrs only on Vijay TV.

Yuvan Shankar Raja concert on January 16th

We had earlier told you that Yuvan Shankar Raja will be giving a live concert in Chennai which was expected to be held on 18th of December 2010. But  Yuvan has now announced that the show has been delayed by a month “Shows on people. It’s Jan 16th” confirmed  Yuvan. And the venue for the concert will also soon be fixed this week itself.

An emotional Yuvan said,” It’s time to rock; I’m really excited, love you people.”

Yuvan also confirmed that the earlier planned 16 episodes reflecting the highlights of the composer’s career to be filmed by Vijay Tv will soon start rolling. Currently the composer is involved with some photo shoots and preparing a final list of the songs to be played in the concert.

Just to remind you that this special concert will have all top singers from the industry, including Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan and Vijay Yesudas, a daredevil performance from Yuvan playing his Keyboard on Fire, and  a special performance from Isaignani Ilayaraja along with other members of the family has also been planned.

Vijay TV’s Surf Excel Little Big Film Makers

Vijay TV’s Surf Excel Little Big Film Makers coming your way..!

Kids play; kids get dirty; there is a good deed somewhere in every act they do. Dirt and goodness go hand in hand in growing up. We believe that each kid has a story to tell; and this is an opportunity for your little ones to tell us their story and they could become a film maker. Vijay TV proudly presents Surf Excel – Little Big Film Makers. The show is a platform to encourage kids, their story telling abilities and giving them an opportunity to direct their own film.

As part of the activity, a road show is being conducted at over 100 schools across Chennai, Coimbatore and Trichy. Through which kids aged between 10 to 14 years (i.e. 4th std – 9th std) can participate by writing a story (in not more than 1000 words) that highlights “Dirt is good”. A story in which they got dirty to help someone or learnt something new. And if the story is exciting and interesting and if the judges love it; then this story would be made into a film with the kid as part of the film.

The chosen kids would be put under the guidance of well established ad film makers who would help them in the production of their films. The chosen kids and the entire production of these short films including pre/post, scripting, shooting etc., would be a part of a reality show that would be aired on Vijay TV titled Surf Excel Little Big Film Makers. Leading director AR Murugadoss would be the face of this campaign and would be a part of the judging panel on this show. The best stories would be chosen and made into a film which would be featured as part of the show Little Big Film Makers.

Apart from the school contact programme, an open entry competition has also been organized on December 5, 2010 in Chennai at St.Ebbas Girls School, RK Salai from 10 am onwards through which individual contestants can also participate in this competition.

Every stain has a beautiful story behind it. And each of you will have a lot of such beautiful stain stories to share. So come tell us your story..!

Kamal kickstarts MA promotions

Kamal Haasan, kick started the promotional campaign for Manmadhan Ambu today (Dec 4) afternoon at a well attended media meet at Park Sheraton in Chennai. Kamal was in his elements as he answered all questions in English, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu regarding the making of the film.

The Manmadhan Ambu team of Kamal, director KS Ravikumar, music director Devi Sri Prasad, actress Sangeeta, choreographer Shobi and producer Udhayanidhi Stalin were present on the occasion.

A 30 minute curtain raiser of Singapore audio launch (to be telecast on Vijay TV on Sunday, December 5 at 11am) was screened for the media. The programme looks really interesting with DSP dancing to the title tune, Andrea singing and performing and Kamal and Trisha reciting the poem.

Later Kamal took over in his inimitable style and made the press meet a huge success. He said Manmadhan Ambu was shot in a huge ship three times the size of a football ground. The ship had three swimming pools and an auditorium which could accommodate 5000 people.

Kamal explained: "Before the shoot started in Europe we went to Dubai where the ship was anchored to take a look and get a feel of it. It took us two days for us to make an inspection of the shoot."

About MA, Kamal said: "It is a romantic comedy, but not on the lines of my earlier films like Panchathantram or Thenali with KSR. It will be something totally different. The number of days we spent rehearsing the script in Chennai, before the shoot in Europe showed the amount of hard work we put in to the film".

Devi Sri Prasad said :  "It was a dream come true for me to work in a Kamal sir film. I had earlier assisted in the making of Dasavatharam. I would say the highlight is Kamal sir written song Neeela Vaanam, which he has sung along with Priya Hemesh, it is so beautifully picturised by Ravikumar and choreographer Shobhi."

Manmadhan ambu - Audio Launch, 05-12-2010

Manmadhan ambu audio launch videos
December 05, 2010, Part 2

Manmadhan ambu - Audio Launch, 05-12-2010

Manmadhan ambu audio launch videos
December 05, 2010, Part 1