SUPER STAR SURYA (S.S.S)

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2012-05-28T22:31:00.001+05:30

SURYA IN KO

2010-12-04T17:45:00.003+05:30

KO is fast shaping up into a mass-entertainer. With the final few shots of ovie being canned at rapid pace, we can expect that it will be welcomed by all sections of people. Recently, a party song, composed by Harris Jayaraj, was shot at the AVM studios for the movie. The song is unique as a host of stars danced to the tunes of the music director. As many as 11 stars of Kollywood danced, twirled and swirled to the party song.

Stars including Surya, Karthi, Tamannah, Naren, Bharath, Nakul, Sakthi, Siva, Jai, Anjali can all be seen in the song which is said to be the highlight of the film. The most interesting factor about all this is that Harris Jayaraj has done a cameo appearance in the song. Tough to believe? Watch the song when the movie is released!

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AN INTERVIEW WITH SURYA by behindwoods.com

2010-12-04T17:16:00.005+05:30

Dream

Hi, I am very happy to discuss Ratha Sarithiram with behindwoods.com readers. You can call it a dream of 4-5 years. It was my long-cherished desire to work under Ram Gopal Varma’s direction and that too in Tamil. Now my dream has come true.

What is Ratha Sarithiram about?

This is a film about violence with action; a story about extreme emotions and hence the film will have its characteristic fast pace, fight sequences and anger. The most important thing about RC is – it is a biopic which is based on incidents that happened in Andhra Pradesh for over a period of 14-15 years. These have been compiled into two parts of 2.5 hours duration each. First part is already released which talked about Paritala Ravi. Suri is the one who stood against him and his story is narrated in the second part which alone would be released in Tamil. The second part begins with a crisp compilation of the first part for viewers to get an understanding about the first part.

Your role

I play Suri in Ratha Sarithiram . As it is based on a real-life incident, you can watch the film in a realistic manner. Ram Gopal Varma has brought before us all the characters sans cinematic elements. That’s the biggest plus point for the film. RGV has made all the characters behave in a different manner on screen.

Vivek Oberoi

It was a great experience to have worked with Vivek Oberoi. It was interesting to learn many things from him.

How can the Tamil audience relate to something that happened in Andhra?

I would like to repeat RGV’s answer for this.

“Godfather which was about Italian mafia is engaging and interesting everywhere. There were 3 parts and the manner of narration and the behavior of characters in all the parts captivated the attention of audience. All the characters in the film were realistic and extreme. I have read various books on extreme people, mafia leaders, and terrorists of the world. But it was shocking to realize that, in India, in a place where I have lived, worse incidents have happened in somebody’s life which is beyond all those materials that I have read. That’s why I wanted to record this in the form of a feature film.”

What is different in RC?

Time plays a major role in the behavior of two characters and people surrounding them, their choice of incidents and their decisions. This has been told differently in this film by RGV who has deviated from the regular course of screen play. The way decisions change and the way reprisal of a person reaches the other and its effects due to time and people are presented in a special manner. I have not seen such visuals, such emotions and situations in our Tamil films. That’s why I wanted to do this film. I am sure there would be a novelty in the characters in the film, beyond what is being shown in the trailers. There would definitely be freshness and realism in this film.

I have not seen

such visuals, such emotions

in our Tamil films

Ratha Sarithiram

is for a matured audience

What kind of audience can see RC? 

Ratha Sarithiram is for a matured audience and definitely not for children. It is about enjoying RGV’s visuals and his characters in Tamil cinema. We shot for a month wherein every shot, every incident was very well planned, be it a single dialogue or a single frame. We have toiled very hard and created a Ram Gopal Varma’s Tamil film.

Realism in Ratha Sarithiram 

I was first excited that I would be doing a Hindi film. I should admit that Ram Gopal Varma helped me reach this level. He has been suggesting many scripts for four years and when he came up with RC, I was not able to avoid it at all. His shooting process was very well planned and professional. As RGV had a good clarity on the script, we were neither tired at any point during shoot nor confused about any issue; be it the cameraman or the co-artiste or the entire crew. People may think that this film is about violence but it talks about the violence in life. There is no forced cinematic heroism in RC and it would be a take on real life. There would not be unnecessary elements adorned for cinema and you will see the anger of life around us in various dimensions in the film.

There is no forced cinematic

heroism in RC

Priya Mani did

a better job than me,

Did you speak in all the three languages? 

We have shot in three languages – Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and it is not a dubbed film. I have spoken in all the three languages. My first take was only in Tamil so that I got the emotions right. It was a big process; first we translated the Hindi dialogues to English and locked the right Tamil words. This was done with the help of friends like Gnanavel and we spent around two hours every day on this. First we shot in Tamil, then Telugu and finally Hindi. I have completed Hindi dubbing also which took me around 4-5 days. I can say that the film is relatable to people in any of the three languages. Vivek Oberoi took pains to learn Tamil dialogues and spoke in it and so did Shatrughan Sinha. Priya Mani did a better job than me, having spoken in all the three languages.

Lyrics and Songs 

I can go on and on about Muthukumar’s songs. ‘Kathi ethanai rathathai ariyum, ratham ethanai kathiyai ariyum enru’. He gave such sharp verses and around 5-6 options for every song. We did not know which to choose from. We made changes in Hindi and Telugu after listening to the Tamil lines. It was a new exercise for me as all along I was only acting in one language. I was able to get completely involved in the project. I had an opportunity to talk to RGV about Tamil dialogues and lyrics. Viveka’s lyrics also have come out well. I am not sure if you have listened to the songs but you will realize that it would not be like the usual films which again are a very characteristic style of Ram Gopal Varma’s films.

Dialogues

Just like the lyrics of the film, dialogues in RC also will not be very animated, forced or ornamented. They will just be normal. The manner of conveying emotions also will be very different in RGV’s films. I am sure the audience will get to watch a never-before-seen visuals, emotions and characters in RC. Ram Gopal Varma, who is such a renowned director of India, has done for the first time a Tamil film and I am sure his treat would be absolutely different.

The audience will get to

watch a never-before-seen

visuals, emotions and characters

in RC

You have a big responsibility

as you are representing

the entire Tamil community

Many firsts and the encouragement

For Ram Gopal Varma, RC is the first Tamil film and for me this happens to be my first Hindi and Telugu film. I remember vividly what Prakash Raj sir told me while we were shooting in Kutralam for Singam when I told him I was learning Hindi for RC. He said, “You have a big responsibility as you are representing the entire Tamil community.” He wished me luck and asked me to dub for myself in Hindi too. As the character was a south Indian speaking Hindi, he said accent errors would be forgiven. I am able to say that I have given my best for RC with of course RGV’s encouragement. I was completely satisfied after I finished dubbing.

Time factor and retribution
I liked the time factor in this film where the dimensions of retribution have been covered in all possible angles unlike other films.. The deep-rooted feeling of vengeance and its aftermath have been portrayed well. Such events are generally superficially covered in other films but RC takes a different course.

The dialogues are not written by a writer, the story is not created by a film maker but someone really, truly, lived a life like that amidst all pressures. That’s why every moment in the film was special and real to me. I am sure this film is going to showcase somebody’s life which has been affected by revenge. It is just not mindless violence speckled over the frame. RGV has played ‘time’ as a character in an undercurrent manner. How time changes a man, his thought process, his decisions is clearly portrayed in Raktha Charithra through Ram Gopal Varma’s craftsmanship in every field, not only in dialogues, not only in visuals but also in music, design and editing too.

It is just not mindless

violence

I am sure Ratha Sarithiram is going to be a treat of a different kind!
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SELVARAGAVAN JOIN WITH SURYA

2010-12-04T17:08:00.002+05:30

Suriya is in the news again, this time regarding his next project. We are not talking about 7aam Arivu for which he is currently shooting. Sources from the industry reveal that Selvaraghavan has narrated a script to Suriya and the actor is mightily impressed with it. Going by initial reactions, insiders feel that Selva might start working on the project with Suriya from next year. To refresh your memories, Selvaraghavan is currently busy with the shooting for Maruvan starring Dhanush and Andrea.

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SURYA PROMOTING RC

2010-12-04T16:57:00.002+05:30

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SURYA GETS INJURED OVER HIS LEG

2010-12-02T13:03:00.004+05:30

Just when Surya was all set to make his Bollywood debut with the sequel of RC 2 a serious accident has spoilt it all for him. The actor will not attend the premiere of the film in Malaysia tonight.

They say Surya suffered an accident on the sets of 7amarivu directed by A.R. Murugadoss The actor has seriously injured his back. While he recuperates, all preparations for the premiere now seem futile to the producers of the film, who have lost a lot of money that was spent on publicity.

Our source said, “Surya has had a very bad back injury. The accident occurred while Surya was shooting. Surya’s manager informed Ram Gopal Varma and the producer Sheetal Talwar about the accident and told them that Surya will not be present at the premiere of the film in Malaysia.

However, all the invites had already been sent and Ramu and Surya were supposed to fly to Malaysia last night.”

When contacted, Sheetal Talwar said, “Yes, the Malaysia premier has been cancelled as Surya is unwell.” An ailing Surya confirmed the news and said, “Yes, I have a back injury. My trip to Malaysia has been cancelled.

Basically, the action sequence required a lot of different kicks and stretches and leg splits, which resulted in some ligament tear. The injury is at the end of the spinal cord and it’s very painful. I have even cancelled my shoots for the nest two days at least. I was really looking forward to the premiere at Malaysia and meet my fan base there, but this injury this morning spoilt it all.”

We wish Suriya to get well soon.
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SURYA - LATEST STILLS

2010-12-02T12:24:00.006+05:30

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7AM ARIVU - 2ND TRILINGUAL MOVIE

2010-11-30T09:42:00.003+05:30

‘Ezham Arivu’ happens to be the second trilingual movie of Surya. Surya is eagerly waiting for Ratha Sarithiram as it is his debut movie in Bollywood. Ratha Sarithiram is based on a real story which once happened in Andhra Pradesh. Surya, Priyamani and Vivek Oberoi are playing the lead roles.

Apart from Ratha Sarithiram, Surya is also looking forward to his forthcoming flick ‘Ezham Arivu’. ‘Ezham Arivu’ is also prepared in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages.

In ‘Ezham Arivu’ Surya plays the role of a handicapped circus acrobat. The movie is said to involve more acrobatic stunts performed by Surya and Shruthi Haasan. Sources reveal that, Surya is learning some of the circus acrobats moves in order to perform the stunts on his own.

As Surya and Murugadoss have produced a blockbuster hit Gajini, 7aam Arivu is also said to repeat the same. Red Giant Movies Udhayanidhi Stalin is producing the movie and Harris is taking care of the jingles. Moreover 7aam Arivu is the debut movie for Shruthi Haasan in Tamil and re launchpad in Bollywood.

RC OBTAINS A CERTIFICATE

2010-11-30T09:33:00.003+05:30

Good news for all Surya fans. Surya’s Rakta Charitra directed by Ram Gopal Varma has been issued ‘A’ certificate. by the Censor Board.

In a press statement the producers of Rakta Charitra told that: “Censor board has been given green signal to the release of the film with only three cuts and certified it as ‘A’ just for the violence sake.”

Rakta Charitra is the most awaited film of Surya as it is being directed by Ram Gopal Varma and also it marks the entry of Surya in to Bollywood for first time.

Rakta Charitra will release wolrdwide on December 3 worldwide in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions. As a part of promoting the film Surya and Ram Gopal Varma will visit theaters in Madurai and Coimbatore on Tuesday, November 30.

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RATHA CHARITHRAM POSTPONED

2010-11-24T13:06:00.005+05:30

Suriya starrer Raktha Sarithram directed by Ram Gopal Varma has been postponed from November 26th and is going to see the light of the day only on December 3rd as the film is not yet censored.

Cloud Nine is distributing the Tamil version and they are very keen in releasing the film on November 26th as they can run the film without any competition for atleast two weeks. But due to some reasons the film was pushed back.

Now as the film moves back it has to face tough competition as all the biggie films are releasing the in the same month. Arya’s Chikku Bukku on Dec 3, Dhanush’s Aadukalam on Dec 10, and Kamal Haasan’s Manmadhan Ambu on Dec 17.

IS SURYA IN MANMADHAN AMBU?

2010-11-21T11:28:00.004+05:30

Actor Suriya shares a great rapport with Padmashree Kamal Haasan from a very long time. Before few months, there was some news about Kamal Haasan planning to direct a film for Suriya. Although, it remains unconfirmed, there is interesting news about Suriya-Kamal Haasan connection.

According to sources, reports are that Suriya plays a cameo role in Kamal Haasan’s ‘Manmadhan Ambu’. The film has already grabbed everyone’s attention for being one of the big budget movies of this year. With so many actors being a part of star-casts, Suriya’s cameo should be a surprise for the audiences.

Kamal Haasan’s close friend-actor Ramesh Aravind too plays an important role in this film. He has already shared screen space with the versatile actor in super hit films like ‘Sathi Leela Vathi’ and ‘Pancha Thanthiram’

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SURYA AT DURAI DAYANITHY-ANUSHA WEDDING

2010-11-20T14:25:00.003+05:30

SURYA IN SARAVANA STORES AD 2

2010-11-19T12:13:00.001+05:30

SURYA SPEAKS ABOUT 7AM ARIVU

2010-11-18T19:58:00.002+05:30

Surya Speaks About 'Ezham Arivu'

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WATCH AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OF SURYA IN RAKATHA CHARITHRA

2010-11-17T17:27:00.003+05:30

SURYA TALKS ABOUT RC

2010-11-17T16:51:00.004+05:30

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7 AM ARIVU HAS A CHINESE SONG

2010-11-16T16:15:00.005+05:30

Suriya’s ‘7am Arivu’ audio has something new it. Do you want to know then here it is the film is going to be graced by a Chinese song which is really new to the Indian films and especially Tamil cinema.

Harris the music composer for the film has tried something new for this audio. Usually Harris has his own style of composing unique songs but to say this is going to be a unique track in the audio.

For this particular song Harris will be using sounds dating back to more than 2,000 years. And to have more genuineness in the track he is adding the vocal of Chinese singer.

Shruthi Hassan is playing the love interest of Suriya in this film. The film is directed by A R Murugadoss and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin on Red Giant Movies banner.

‘7am Arivu’ is completing going to give a new experience for the film goers.

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WHERE THE EYES SPEAK

2010-11-16T13:25:00.008+05:30

Surya talks to Chennai Times about his first Bollywood flick Raktha Charithra with Ram Gopal Varma

How was it working with Ram Gopal Varma in Raktha Charithra, oyur first film of Hindi?

RGV is amazing and different in his film making style. He is innovative and clear in what he wants and it shows in the stunning visuals, i am proud to be asssociated with the film for which i have dubed in my own voice.

Earlier you had said that you would prefer somebody who understands the language to dub for you. Why did you decide to dub for the film?

I have quietly been taking Hindhi tuition classes from a person working in the Hindi Prachar Sabha in Chennai. One major factor that made me dub in my own voice was that the story milieu is Andhra and my character's name in this film is Surya Narayana Reddy. so it is but natural that he speaks with a south indian accent. It took me four days of four hours every day to dub for the film and corrections were made by exoerts to get the accent right.

Why is Raktha Charithram (in Tamil) releasing as a single part?

It was decided by RGV that there will be two parts in Hindi and Telugu. The Tamil version is targeted at Tamil audiences; so we decided to have only one part as i appear only in part 2 . RVG has made a concise version of part one of 20 minutes and incorporated it in Tamil version Director Gawtham Vasudev Menon will be giving the voice over and introducing the characters in the Tamil version.

Tell us about the character you play in the film.....

I play Suri, a character who has deep rooted hatred for ravi (Vivek Oberoi), who was responsible for the brutal death of his family members, and is thirsting for revenge. My character does not speech much, but it is high glowing eyes that show all his innermost feelings. There is violence in his body language. the film is not a typical formula film about hero- villain conflict; it is something different.

RVG's promotions of of the film in Mumbai are very aggressive with huge hoardings comparing you with Rajinikanth and Amir khan.....

(smiles) I have requested RGV to remove the tag lines in the posters because it is embarrassing to Rjini sir and Amir sir. They have now removed the tag line.

The buzz is that Bollywood directors are offering you roles..

I do not want to be a part of a multistarrer. If i do a Hindi film again, It will be a straight subject that excites me. As of now, im very happy doing Tamil films, which is almost on par with Bollywood after Endhiran got a global reach.

SURYA DUBS IN HINDHI

2010-11-16T13:21:00.007+05:30

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2010-11-16T12:57:00.005+05:30

SURYA THANKS RGV

2010-11-16T12:48:00.003+05:30

Suriya has always extended thankfulness to his directors and showers all credits for making him look so great in performance and looks. This time, he has’nt fail to do it for director Ram Gopal Varma. The duo has come together for the film ‘Rattha Sarithiram’ and the second part is scheduled to hit screens on November 26.

The theatres have already listed the show timings in many newspapers and the fans are excited about the release. This film marks the debut of Suriya in Bollywood and Tollywood and the huge fans following him in Hindi and Telugu are curiously awaiting the release.

Suriya’s earnest efforts of dubbing with the own voice in Hindi, has earned him praises from the entire team of ‘Rattha Sarithiram’.

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SURYA RELEASES RC 2 TELUNGU SONGS

2010-11-16T10:53:00.005+05:30

RC US rights bagged by GK Media

2010-11-13T15:03:00.006+05:30

The most awaited Suriya’s Rattha Charithram USA theatrical rights are bagged by GK Media. The company is one of the fast growing companies in US and overseas.

The Telugu version of Raktha Charithram Part 1 is already a blockbuster hit in USA and in rest of the world. The Tamil version will have Suriya who is playing a vital role and the story is totally based on Suriya’s role. The film prior to its release is carrying a positive talk about Suriya’s performance and RGV’s direction. This film will definitely leave mark in Suriya’s career.

Director RGV said: “I never knew what mafia and gang war were until I saw Godfather. It was a foreign story but its emotions were universal. Same is true with Rattha Charithram”. Expressing hope that the movie would do well in Tamil, the ace filmmaker adds: “It would embolden me to keep making Tamil movies. Kollywood has evolved a lot. We get to see movies of various genres getting released in the south”.

On talking about Suriya, he said, “Suriya has donned the role of Suri, who takes up arms for settling scores with his enemies. I have great regard for Suriya. Working with him has been a delightful experience. He has the intensity of a volcano. He is capable of doing any kind of role”.

The film is hitting the screens on November 26th globally and will definitely leave a mark in the world cinema.

SURYA LEARNS CIRCUS TRICKS FOR HIS 7TH SENSE

2010-11-13T14:55:00.004+05:30

Tamil superstar Suriya could teach his Bollywood counterparts a thing or two about method acting. For a role that is a homage to Raj Kapoor in Mera Naam Joker, not only has the young actor spent a major part of this year preparing for his role as a circus artiste, but Suriya now intends to put up a public show of his newly-acquired skills to prove they are authentic.

For his Hindi-Tamil-Telugu tri-lingual film The Seventh Sense in which he plays a circus artiste, Suriya has been practising every conceivable circus stunt. He can now walk the trapeze, blow fire out of his mouth and juggle with six balls. In fact the ball-jugglery has been the favourite part of Suriya's preparation for his role and he just can't get enough of it.

Now to prove to his audience that the circus feats they will see him perform on the film are not doctored Suriya will go public with his skills. The film's director Murugadoss who's currently shooting with Suriya at a live circus on Coimbatore confirms the actor's plans to hold a public performance of his skill.

Says the director who last worked with another method actor called Aamir Khan in Ghajini, "For the last six months Suriya has been trained by a circus veteran who came home to Suriya every day for a couple of hours of practice. Secretly, Suriya has been learning all the ropes of being a complete circus artiste. His character is not supposed to specialize in one skill alone. Suriya had to learn everything that a circus artiste does. He specially loves the ball juggling. He has mastered juggling six balls simultaneously. He loves performing for his kids and friends."

Suriya's mastery over the art of jugglery and other circus stunts will now be on public display. Says Murugadoss, "Suriya will perform all his circus tricks live on stage at the music-release function for our film. He doesn't want his fans to think that the stunts they'd see him do in the film are special- effects. He has worked hard to learn the tricks and he wants the audience to appreciate it."

Not only this. In Coimbatore during the current shooting at a real circus, Suriya spent non-shooting hours entertaining the circus artistes with his tricks.

Says Murugadoss, "Suriya is good enough to impress actual circus artistes who have spent all their life mastering the tricks."

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7 AUM ARIVU DUBBING RIGHTS LOCKED BY LGF

2010-11-13T14:38:00.003+05:30

Lakshmi Ganapathi Films had brought in several successful dubbing films right from the Hollywood to Kollywood is back on high spirits after a long pause.

B. Subramanyam the chief of the house released a press report that the house locked the dubbing rights of two high budget Tamil movies. One is Kamal Hassan starrer Manmadhan Ambu and Ezhanam Arivu starring Suriya, Shruthi Hassan for a sky-high price.

7aam Arivu’s movie is directed by Murugadoss and Manmadhan Ambu is being directed by K.S. Ravikumar.Both these flicks are coming under Red Giant Movies banner produced by Udhyanidhi Stalin.

The chief of LGF says we locked these films with facing heavy competition from top producers from Tollywood.He is expecting that these big budget films will replicate Robo collections in Telugu.

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