Hansika Motwani plans to go for Kollywood

The pretty little girl, who started her acting career with a television show, has now transformed into a gorgeously hot woman. Hansika Motwani worked in a few Hindi films as a child artist and later bagged a lead role in Puri Jagganadh's Telugu film, Desamuduru. There has been no looking back for the actress since then. She is already a hit in Tollywood and has also worked in Bollywood flicks.

Just recently, she set her eyes on Tamil cinema and the young girl is already on her way to make a mark in the competitive industry. Hansika's first Tamil film Mappillai released recently and has Kollywood in awe of her already. Talking to the media recently, the actress said, "I am glad that Tamil audience liked my performance in Mappillai. I am now looking forward for my second Tamil release Engeyum Kadhal. I am cast opposite Jayam Ravi in this one."

The actress recently visited the Tirupati shrine along with her parents. Without a doubt Hansika has a lot to thank Lord Balaji for. She has bagged four more Tamil offers apart from two Telugu films.

Hansika Motwani busy with Velayudham

 

Director M. (Jayam) Raja's much-talked about Velayudham is set for a June release. This is Raja's first film outside his home banner and with an actor other than his brother ‘Jayam' Ravi. The film has Vijay and Genelia D'Souza in the lead. Hansika Motwani and Saranya Mohan also play important roles. Talking about the experience of working with Vijay, Raja says, “He is a thorough professional when it comes to punctuality, teamwork and keeping to the script. The entire unit is at ease when Vijay is around. For me, this is a huge commercial venture that is sure to create a buzz at the box-office. The film, a romantic triangle, has been extensively shot in exotic locations in India and abroad. Making Velayudham has been a great learning experience.”

A new angle

What's special about Maithaanam? This M.S. Sakthivel film has for protagonists four assistant directors — Jyotiraj (Bharatiraja's assistant), Suresh Guru (Agathyan's assistant), Kennedy (K.S. Ravikumar) and Shiva (Ramanarayan). “Agathyan, incidentally, will appear in a guest role in the film which is about four friends and their life in Kongunadu. Says Sakthivel, “There are many myths about the place that we have busted in the film. Maithaanam does have an element of romance with Swasika as the heroine. A Bharathiyar song composed by Mahesh and sung by Prasanna will be a highlight while other songs tuned by Sabesh-Murali.

Striking a chord

Fen Viallee is perhaps the youngest music director in the film industry today. At 21, this alumnus of Trinity College (Grade 8), London has composed five songs for director M. Sellamuthu's Suryanagaram. “There are five songs and two instrumental tracks. Of these, three are melodies, one a folk song and another an item number. S. P. Balasubramaniam, Chitra, Karthik, Chinmayee and Sujatha have lent their vocals,” says the music director. Fen's eight-year education in music was largely in western style and in symphonies. How did that help him compose music for a Tamil film? “I took this as a challenge. I have blended my orientation in Western music with Indian influences and have employed a lot of orchestration to get the right feel for the songs,” he adds.

Advantage Amala

Vikathakavi was supposed to be Amala Paul's (of Mynaa fame) debut movie. But inordinate delay and long breaks in shooting made her take on other assignments such as Veerasekaran and Mynaa. Meanwhile, the producers of Vikatakavi decided to complete the film. “I am happy that Vikatakavi is finally getting released. It is an interesting film with a unique story,” says Amala, who is on to bigger projects such as Deivathiirumagan with Vikram and Anushka. Director G. Krishnan's Vikatakavi busts the myth that those born during Aadi bring ill-luck to their family. Amala's presence will up the stakes for the film as she is a popular star post-Mynaa.

Hansika Motwani in Gautham’s movie

 

After the resounding success of Ye Maaya Cheesave, director Gautham Menon is working on another breezy, romantic entertainer. While actress Samantha, who made a dream debut with Menon, is all set to play his lucky charm this time around too, it is actor Ram who has hit jackpot with a lead role in this flick. AR Rahman, who has been roped in by Menon, has already composed two tracks for this movie, that will hit the floors in May.

Ram, whose last flick released almost a year ago, has been shooting for Kandireega, with Hansika Motwani. Despite big hits at a very early stage of his career, his last two movies haven't really set the box office on fire. He is now elated to be working with Gautham Menon, whose last film, propelled Nagachaitanya to star status. Ram's uncle, filmmaker Sravanti Ravikishore, will co-produce the movie. "The opportunity to work with the likes of Rahman and Menon is like a dream come true. I am super excited," the actor said.

Samantha too couldn't be happier to be working with the director again in this film, to be produced by Bellamkonda. "Gautam Menon narrated an excellent and thrilling story and we are all excited about it," said Bellamkonda, who is right now wrapping up the shooting of his film, Kandireega with Ram.