KAATRU VELIYIDAI SINGLE TRACK REVIEW

Finally, the much-expected song from Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai is officially released by the makers as  Valentine's Day release. This song is undoubtedly the most anticipated among the music lovers since the time it made its glimpse in the teaser.

It is beautifully composed by AR Rahman with breezy touch and instrumental tune that stimulates. The beauty of the song is the part wave pitch which takes a different scale of tempo as it progresses, creating the romantic vibe while listening. Vocal, lyrics and composition of the song are a perfect Valentine treat to the fans.

Lyricist Vairamuthu does what he is best known for, particularly the phrase; 'Ennodirundhaal Avalai Ninaivaan Avalodirundhaal Enaiye Ninaivaan' . Does it give us the hint of two parallel love track in the movie? On the other hand lets wait for Mani Rathnam's touch to take the picturization of this song to all new level.

Music Director Anirudh & Actor Dhanush sold for a huge price

The Kolaveri boys are back with their second production. Ethir Neechal has been produced by Dhanush and Anirudh has scored the music. Dhanush has also penned and sung a couple of songs in the film. It has now come to our knowledge that Sony Music has bought the album for an anount that is huge for a small film like Ethir Neechal.

Ethir Neechal has been written and directed by Senthil. The album has six songs – Boomi enna suthude, Un paarvayil, Sathiyama Nee Ennaku, Nejamellam, Ethir Neechaladi and Yo Yo Honey. Anirudh has also made Hip Hop Thamizhan Aadhi and Yo Yo Honey sing a number. The audio will be launched on December 14th.

Bangalore Goes Possessed With Rahmania

For the past couple of years A.R. Rahman has been relentlessly touring for global concert across the continents. After a long sabbatical gap, the musical genius will perform live in concert for the Bangalore. The venue is at Palace Grounds Bangalore on May 29, 2011.

The ticket rates are ranged as Rs. 10,000 Rs. 5,000, Rs.2,000, Rs. 1000 (Standing), Rs. 500 (Standing).

Rapport Global Events is organizing the show and the AV screens are reported to be equipped with some special features that will engage spectators for a different and completely new experience.

'Isaignani' Ilayaraja’s University of Music soon

He began his musical journey nearly three decades back and he still continues to awe his listeners with spell-binding music. ‘Isaignani’ Ilayaraja was spotted recently in Tirupathi. Well, he was not alone. The singer-composer was seen with Telugu actor Mohan Babu.

After a peaceful darshan of the deity and prasadhams from the office bearers from the temple, the duo met the press to reveal their plan on building a university for music.

The music maestro revealed that it had been within him for long to construct a university which is completely dedicated for music. As a precursor to this thought the composer has planned to construct a university of music in the premises of Srividhya Nikethan University that actually belongs to actor Mohan Babu.

The maestro felt that since there were no universities in the country but only music colleges, he came up with the idea of building up a university were many music lovers from all backgrounds could come and enlighten themselves in music. The composer-artist duo have also promised that they would do all the necessary things to make this university of music a reality.

Yuvan busy with ‘Billa 2’s tunes

Yuvan Shankar Raja seems to be one busy guy! His name is associated with all major projects that are releasing this summer. ‘Vaanam’ released recently to crowded theatres. The film and the songs have been received well by the audience. The next big thing is that the single ‘Vilayadu Mankatha…’ from ‘Mankatha’ will be released soon, say sources close to the ‘Mankatha’ team.

The teaser song byte itself has created so much flutter that music lovers and Ajith fans across the state are waiting eagerly for the album of ‘Mankatha’ to hit stands. Yuvan’s latest music for ‘Avan Ivan’ by director Bala is already making waves and most of the songs are chartbusters!

Now we have got information that Yuvan is busy getting the music ready for ‘Billa 2,’ the sequel to the Ajith starrer ‘Billa.’ There are also stories running rife that Anushka will be paired opposite Ajith in this sequel! The film will be directed by Chakri Toleti who directed ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’ with Kamal Haasan in the lead.

‘Billa 2’ will be produced by Suresh Balaji, the son of late director Balaji, who directed the original ‘Billa’ with Rajinikanth in the lead some three decades ago.

‘Saguni’ is G.V.’s next!

G.V. Prakash is the next most-happening composer in Kollywood undoubtedly. The young musician has proved his worth composing enthralling tunes in films like ‘Aayirathil Oruvan,’ ‘Madraspattinam’ and the Dhanush starrer ‘Aadukalam.’ He is an impressive singer too! Now Prakash has proved that he is here to deliver with ‘Vikramanin Deiva Thirumagal’ that has Vikram playing the lead. The film directed by Vijay has some fantastic music set to tunes by G.V.

The album of ‘Vikramanin Deiva Thirumagal’ which released recently has received an astounding response from all classes of music lovers. Now with the music of ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ out and doing quite well what is Prakash up to next?

Well he will work in director Shankar Dayal’s ‘Saguni’ which sees Karthi in the lead. The film is touted to be a political satire and Karthi is planning to shoot for the film in one straight shot before he marries Ranjani in July. He began shooting for the film on May 1, soon after his engagement.

The sneak posters of the film that released recently show Karthi clad in white like a typical politico down south! G.V. has started composing for the film and some insiders have revealed that he has even completed a music track.

'Rangeela 2' Is Ready to Roll

The film that made huge waves in Indian film industry… The film that stopped Aamir Khan from attending award functions. And what else? The film which is considered as an evergreen showpiece of Ram Gopal Varma is all set to take its sequel now. Yes, it is ‘Rangeela’ that always appeals special for RGV and for A.R. Rahman, it was his debut in Bollywood.

Recently during the launch of his first authorized biography ‘A.R. Rahman: The Spirit of Music’, A.R. Rahman thanked a list of prominent Hindi filmmakers, who helped him a lot in gaining success in Bollywood and Ram Gopal Varma was one amongst them.

Filled with moist in eyes and happiness all over heart, Ramu thusly decided to make a sequel to ‘Rangeela-2’….

Rahman’s 10 for Ranbir

Wondering what’s it? Then read on….

News updates about Imtiaz Ali's ‘Rockstar’ have been around from time to time now. Some weeks ago the director was in Kashmir along with music maestro A R Rahman to compose songs. It’s after long time Rahman has taken a Hindi project and its also first time that Ranbir Kapoor will have songs done by the Oscar-winning composer.

Now the latest buzz reveals that ‘Rockstar’ will have nearly 10 songs! Wow, isn’t it a treat for both Ranbir and Rahman fans?

According to sources, only one song is left to be shot, which Ranbir will be shooting next month with a live audience.

As told earlier, Ranbir had been quite thrilled to work with Rahman. In fact the B-town heartthrob used to visit Rahman’s recording sessions in Chennai studio, whenever he got time. It is said that these sessions were helping Ranbir to pick up the nuances of a singer, since he plays a rock star in the film. “He is very observant and likes to see how Rahman puts together the entire song and how the singer croons it. He is thoroughly enjoying being part of these music sessions," the sources had told.

Bannered under Eros International Media Ltd and Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd ‘Rockstar’ is launch pad for American model-actress Nargis Fakhri.

AR Rahman’s first is a Tamil film?

The latest buzz in Kollywood is that AR Rahman is planning to launch a production house. The Oscar winner’s first production venture will be a Tamil film, reports sources in Kollywood. Also, it is touted to be a musical.
Rahman intends to produce low-budget films to begin with and he will mainly concentrate in south Indian languages. The musician’s production house has been named YM Movies.

Rahman to produce films

Music composers are not just music composers anymore. They are trying their best in other trades of cinema too. And Vijay Antony (acting) and S S Kumaran (direction) are the recent examples to it.

Now, the latest buzz is that A R Rahman will soon turn a producer and will make films under his newly launched production company Y M Movies. “Talks are currently on,” say sources in the know.

”Rahman’s first production venture will be a musical entertainer, and will be a new age cinema. Like how the Oscar-Grammy winner changed the rules in film music, movies produced by him will set a new trend,” they add.

“It was a longtime wish of the music maestro to produce movies, but he was prevented by his busy schedule. He has now finally decided not to delay his decision anymore,” another source said.

Rahman’s authorized biography!

AR Rahman’s first authorized conversational biography will be released on April 6^th, 2011 by Om Books International. Titled AR Rahman: The Spirit of Music, the book will contain some of the interesting events that happened in the musician’s life.
Ace film director Mani Ratnam, who introduced AR Rahman as music director in Kollywood with Roja, and several other celebrities, will attend the book launch function.
The biography has been penned by Nasreen Munni Kabir, who has about 80 documentaries to her credit. Apart from interesting incidents that happened in Rahman’s life, the book will also some rare photographs and a music CD.

A R Rahman to Sue Against Katrina Kaif Ad

Oscar winner legendary A R Rahman has decided to sue against an ad with using his copyright song. The composer said that he will take legal action against a soft drinks company that used one of his Slumdog Millionaire tracks without permission. The advert, which features leading star Katrina Kaif, uses the refrain from 'Latika's Theme' from the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire.

A.R Rahman, sure-shot in Ponniyin Selvan

There is a huge buzz surrounding Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan. Kalki’s epic classic has captivated generations of Tamilians and continues to do so. Fans of his work are anxious to find out who will play the characters that are deeply ingrained in their hearts. So far Vijay, Mahesh Babu, Arya, and Anushka have been confirmed for the project.
In recent times, Mani and A.R Rahman have teamed up together to create memorable music and so it was believed that they would come together again for this mammoth undertaking. But there were reports that Rahman is far too busy with international projects to be a part of Ponniyin Selvan.
However, sources within Mani’s camp insist that it will be Rahman who will be doing the music. It must be remembered that Mani had wished to make Ayutha Ezhuthu without music but Rahman would not hear of it. He came up with some magnificent tunes and convinced Mani to include the songs in his movie. This time also the two legends will work together and hopefully the results will do the Tamil film industry proud.

Shankar Mahadevan to score music for Kamal film?

For years, it was Illayaraja who composed music for all Kamal Haasan movies till the trend changed little more than a decade ago. These days, it seems that the ace actor prefers changing music composers for every film of him.

Now that the Ulaga Nayagan is ready for his next venture, which will be directed by Selvaraghavan, a guessing game is on as to who would score music for this big-budget project.

Sources in the know say Shankar Mahadevan, the popular singer, will get an opportunity to work with Kamal and Selva this time. “But a formal agreement is yet to be signed,” the sources add.

Confirming this, Shankar Mahadevan says, “Yes, it is true that I have been approached for Kamal’s next film. But nothing has been finalised yet.” Shankar, besides singing, is equally busy as a music composer in Bollywood.

Best Wishes to AR Rahman!

The Mozart of Madras has always been in news for his accomplishments and has had congratulatory messages pouring in from all corners. But today, on his wedding anniversary, we send him our best wishes. AR Rahman is married to Saira Bhanu and has three children Khatija, Rahima and Ameen. His wife, clad in lovely Indian wear, had accompanied him to his Hollywood red carpet appearances notably the Academy Awards in 2009 where Rahman won two Oscars for his work in the film Slumdog Millionaire.

Rahman has managed to keep his family and personal life away from the limelight but that hasn't stopped us from noticing the talents his children possess. Ameen and Khatija have rendered a few lines for the film Couples Retreat and Endhiran respectively. On this special day, we take the opportunity to wish Rahman for a personal reason rather than the usual professional one and also wish him much more success.

GV Prakash and Yuvan – Ultimate 'Nanbenda'

Both Yuvan Shankar Raja and G.V. Prakash have become the most successful musicians of this younger generation. But they are proving to be such friendly and have been helping their friends a lot by taking up projects at a lesser remuneration.

When Sabapathy narrated the story of ‘Pathinaaru’ to Shiva, he was looking for a low-profiled music director. But Shiva managed to convince Saba saying that he’ll request Yuvan Shankar Raja for the project. Yuvan accepted to work on it at a very lesser remuneration and did it for the sake of friendship he shares with Shiva.

Similarly, G.V. Prakash’s recent album ‘Narthagi’ is receiving good response. The film doesn’t have even a single brand as its USPs. GVP has done a tremendous job with his musical score based on carnatic genres.

AR Rahman No 1 at Wikipedia

Wikipedia had recently conducted Wiki Project Indian Music based on popular pages amongst which A.R. Rahman has been awarded as No.1 position. According to the official reports from Wikipedia, the rank is based on Wikipedia squid server logs.

A.R. Rahman page has a view of 1, 47,731 views with a record of 4765views of per day average. The next name is Bhimsen Joshi that has a per day view of 2529. Yuvan Shankar Raja holds No. 3 position with a record of 2035.

A.R. Rahman discography holds 1396 page view with an overall record of 43303 views.

AR Rahman loses to The Kings Speech

It is very unfortunate that AR Rahman had missed the BAFTA award for best music this year. He was nominated under the Best Original Movie Music category for 127 Hours and was a hot favorite among the Indians to win the coveted award. However, award went to Alexandre Desplat for The King’s Speech and he received the honor from Sir Paul McCartney.
The Outstanding British Film was bagged by The Kings Speech pushing behind 127 Hours, Another Year, Four Lions, and Made in Dagenham. Interestingly, the Best Film Award also went to The Kings Speech.
David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin won the Best Director Award and Best Adapted Screenplay Award respectively for The Social Network.
The Best Actor Award went to Colin Firth for starring in The Kings Speech and Best Actress Award to Natalie Portman for Black Swan.

GV Prakash scores music for 'Joker'

Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Joker' which is director by Shirish Kunder. Day by day the director confirmed cast and crews of the film. Now the director confirmed that the southern music director GV Prakash will score music for the film.

Shirish Kunder has tweeted that "AR Rahman's nephew GV Prakash to compose music for 'Joker'. This will be his debut in Hindi and our initiative to introduce new talent".

GV Prakash tweeted that "Recorded two songs for my first Bollywood film 'Joker' directed by my good buddy Shirish Kunder".

Yuvan's Musical Extravaganzas in Vijay TV

Yuvan Live Concert proved to be a musical extravaganza drawing more crowds across various far-flung corners. The entire ambience was studded with 20,000 fans and the entire scenario was like a never-neverland. Well for those, who had missed the opportunity of experiencing the event, here’s a great chance to catch up with the contest in close-up. The program producers have decided to go airs on 11th and 12th Feb 2011, Friday-Saturday at 2000 hrs on Vijay TV.

The event will have coming together of most happening celebrities like Simbu, who crooned the sensational chartbusters like ‘loosu penne’ and ‘evandi unna pethan’, Arya, Jeeva, Vaibav, Krishna, Chennai 28 team, Directors Gautam Vasudev Menon, Vishnuvardhan, Lingusamy, Ameer Sultan, Venkatprabhu, Selvaraghavan, and Lyricist Na. Muthukumar all spoke on Yuvan accomplishments and wished him well for the future.

Super Star Rajnikanth and actor Suriya surprised the audience by appearing on the AV and wished Yuvan and the whole team a grand success of the event.