His performance in Vaanam might have been well received, but Bharath is peeved about the publicity that he was denied during the promos of the film. "I've not been honoured," the actor says, "I've done a multi-starrer before (Pattiyal) and director Vishnuvardhan had ensured that both the actors in the film got due recognition in terms of publicity." According to him, that wasn't the case for Vaanam. "People loved my character and I learnt a lot while working on the film. But, what matters at the end of the day is your face on the publicity material and I'm unhappy that my count is low. To be frank, there was almost nothing!" So, did he get a chance to speak to producer Ganesh and actor Simbu? "Yes," he says, "And they said they'll do the promotions for me as well but I could see only one face in the posters and publicity material of the film. To some extent, I could talk to them but beyond a limit, I did not want to lose my self-respect as well. Now, I just want people to know that I'm not against multi-starrers but Vaanam is a sad phase of my career because of the lack of publicity.
However, I'm looking forward to my upcoming release Yuvan Yuvathi and the project I'm currently working on, 555. I'm sure that the producers of those films will promote me well." But the actor is not against multi-starrers in the future. "They are the route to take if Tamil cinema needs to get to the next level," he says. So, will he act with Simbu in future? "I'll have to think about it," he signs off. 'It was the producer's call'
Simbu, who is currently shooting in Mysore for Vosthi, is nonplussed about Bharath's remarks against the Vaanam team. When contacted, he says, "Firstly, promotions are the concern of the producer and I've nothing to do with it. Plus, the film is a remake and everybody knew about their on-screen portions well."
About Bharath's outburst, he says, "I'm not sure why he said that. Since the day we started the film, we've made sure that everyone got due credit. We had Saranya ma'am in some of the initial posters of the film as well. In fact, Sonia Aggarwal had tweeted that she was very happy about her role and the publicity given to her for the film."
Despite the presence of several actors, multi-starrers sometimes depend on the star value that one actor provides. Says Simbu, "Though Mankatha is a multistarrer, it's Ajith's film at the end of the day. It's obvious that his picture will be prominently displayed in the posters. Also, in the case of Nanban, though Jiiva and Srikanth feature in it, it is a given that the film belongs to Vijay and Shankar."
Will he pair up with Bharath in the future? "I've no issues with anybody, including Bharath," states the actor, "Not a lot of people know that after the film was complete and went for editing, I specifically requested editor Anthony to not cut the scenes featuring the other actors, including Bharath. I told him to trim some of my scenes and we ended up chopping three scenes featuring Santhanam and me. We faced a lot of problems during Vaanam's release and the only reason it got an opening was because of the star value in the publicity material."
However, I'm looking forward to my upcoming release Yuvan Yuvathi and the project I'm currently working on, 555. I'm sure that the producers of those films will promote me well." But the actor is not against multi-starrers in the future. "They are the route to take if Tamil cinema needs to get to the next level," he says. So, will he act with Simbu in future? "I'll have to think about it," he signs off. 'It was the producer's call'
Simbu, who is currently shooting in Mysore for Vosthi, is nonplussed about Bharath's remarks against the Vaanam team. When contacted, he says, "Firstly, promotions are the concern of the producer and I've nothing to do with it. Plus, the film is a remake and everybody knew about their on-screen portions well."
About Bharath's outburst, he says, "I'm not sure why he said that. Since the day we started the film, we've made sure that everyone got due credit. We had Saranya ma'am in some of the initial posters of the film as well. In fact, Sonia Aggarwal had tweeted that she was very happy about her role and the publicity given to her for the film."
Despite the presence of several actors, multi-starrers sometimes depend on the star value that one actor provides. Says Simbu, "Though Mankatha is a multistarrer, it's Ajith's film at the end of the day. It's obvious that his picture will be prominently displayed in the posters. Also, in the case of Nanban, though Jiiva and Srikanth feature in it, it is a given that the film belongs to Vijay and Shankar."
Will he pair up with Bharath in the future? "I've no issues with anybody, including Bharath," states the actor, "Not a lot of people know that after the film was complete and went for editing, I specifically requested editor Anthony to not cut the scenes featuring the other actors, including Bharath. I told him to trim some of my scenes and we ended up chopping three scenes featuring Santhanam and me. We faced a lot of problems during Vaanam's release and the only reason it got an opening was because of the star value in the publicity material."
It was celebrities in all the four directions near four framesyesterday!They had come to watch the special preview of Vaanam.Alongwith family of STR ,the crowd included the Chennai 28 group of PremjiVenkat prabhu Aravindh Akash Pia Bhajpai.
The poda podi group consisting Vignesh shiva Varalakshmi Sarathkumar Dharan Kumar and others like Satish Divyadharshini
Vettai Mannan’s Director Nelson along with his friends also camefor the preview. It should be said for a preview the noise made forsimbu’s name on the screen was superb. And for every santhanam’s sleezyoneliner we could see premji shouting and clapping proving thecohesiveness of artisits of tamil cinema.
We could see a lot of girs cheering for evandi unna pethan songwhich is literally a treat to eyes with simbu’s expressions! During theintreval many already wished STR that this film will be the best in hiscareer but after the second half and the climax not many could not seeSTR properly as the tears masked their vision!. But the thing was evenSTR cried after climax..
But the reason for his tears should be different , for all theproblems he has faced over the days this response should make him feelreally happy and he comprehended it with tears..
The poda podi group consisting Vignesh shiva Varalakshmi Sarathkumar Dharan Kumar and others like Satish Divyadharshini
Vettai Mannan’s Director Nelson along with his friends also camefor the preview. It should be said for a preview the noise made forsimbu’s name on the screen was superb. And for every santhanam’s sleezyoneliner we could see premji shouting and clapping proving thecohesiveness of artisits of tamil cinema.
We could see a lot of girs cheering for evandi unna pethan songwhich is literally a treat to eyes with simbu’s expressions! During theintreval many already wished STR that this film will be the best in hiscareer but after the second half and the climax not many could not seeSTR properly as the tears masked their vision!. But the thing was evenSTR cried after climax..
But the reason for his tears should be different , for all theproblems he has faced over the days this response should make him feelreally happy and he comprehended it with tears..
STRdelighted with the positive comments by the censor board officials. Oneof a lady official said that she never expected STR to have done thisrole and that it will take him to new heights and congragulated thevaanam team u/a really our str fans awaiting to rock n cinemas .
After a Long time waiting for Vaanam release, here is the conformation report that the STR's Vaanam Movie going to be rock all over the world from april 29,2011.
VAANAM MUSIC REVIEW
Starring: Str, Anushka, Bhaath, Vega, Santhanam Direction: KrishMusic: Yuvan Shankar RajaProduction: Cloud Nine Movies (Dhayanidhi Azhagiri)Vocals: Silambarasan, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Abhishek, Lawrence, Benny Dayal, Andrea, Srikanth DevaLyrics: Silambarasan, U1, Na. Muthukumar, Abhishek, Lawrence
Starring: Str, Anushka, Bhaath, Vega, Santhanam Direction: KrishMusic: Yuvan Shankar RajaProduction: Cloud Nine Movies (Dhayanidhi Azhagiri)Vocals: Silambarasan, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Abhishek, Lawrence, Benny Dayal, Andrea, Srikanth DevaLyrics: Silambarasan, U1, Na. Muthukumar, Abhishek, Lawrence
Evandi Unna Pethan 
Vocals: Silambarasan, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Lyrics: Silambarasan, U1
Overpoweringly attractive is the simple verdict to mark ‘Evandi UnnaPethan’ for its electrifying beats and an excellent sound engineering.Silambarasan’s lyrical lines are catchy but he could have limitedhimself from certain lines. This track has become the favorite amongstyoungsters. The accompaniment by bass guitar adds more intensity to thesong. It’s a perfect song for the party animals.
Vaanam
Vocals: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
This is the cherry-pick of the album as it establishes the soul ofthis film. Having worked on the song nearly for three months, YuvanShankar Raja has come up with a remarkable performance. Na. Muthukumarhas penned the song based on philosophical theme of ‘Where God is?Nowhere but in the hearts of those who repent for their sins’. Soundslike the song will appear during the crucial point of this film. Themild and beautiful chords played on guitar followed by distorted guitarheard during interludes embellish the song. ‘Vaanam’ is one of the bestcompositions of Yuvan Shankar Raja. The producers should have got thisnumber as single-track album as it would have gained more attractionfor the movie.
Cable Raja
Vocals: Abhishek, Lawrence
Lyrics: Abhishek, Lawrence
A mass number exclusively meant for STR fans. It sounds like anintroduction song for Silambarasan and it is reminiscent of YuvanShankar Raja’s yesteryear song ‘Variya’ (Pudhupettai). The songincludes the titles of Simbhu’s previous and upcoming movies.
Who Am I
Vocals: Benny Dayal
Lyrics: Na. Muthukuma
Yuvan takes us for a ride through heavy metals and live drums thatsound perfectly as a rock number. The lyrical lines centers upon ayoung man’s quest of himself just as the title signify ‘Who Am I?’ Itmay take some more time for the song to get its hold upon thelisteners. The reason is because the instrumentals sound louder,thereby eclipsing the clarity of lyrics. Perhaps, if the essence ofsong is perceived clearly by listeners, it’s sure to make its way ontop of charts. It sounds like the song is about a character confused todecide between his dreams and outside influences.
No Money. No Honey
Vocals: Silambarasan, Andrea, Srikanth Deva
Lyrics: Na. Muthukuma
A time-worn song that speaks about ‘Role of Money’ in everyone’slife and it’s an unstrained effort from entire team. Years back, wehave come across a similar song titled ‘Chenna Pattanam’ from the film‘Allithantha Vaanam’. Simbhu and Yuvan have picked a part of tune from‘Nalam Thaana’ (Silambattam). With the song involving Simbhu, Anushka,Santhanam and producer Ganesh, we can expect that the song will gainmore attraction with the visuals. Andrea steps out of her usual patternof crooning melodious numbers and experiments with a fast-Kuthu number.
Verdict:‘Vaanam’ can be regarded as one of the Yuvan’s better composition andit is sure to make high waves now. While ‘Evandi Unna Pethan’, ‘Vaanam’and ‘Who Am I’ touches the surpassing degrees on different styles,‘Cable Raja’ and ‘No Money’ caters to the tastes of mass audiences.
Vocals: Silambarasan, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Lyrics: Silambarasan, U1
Overpoweringly attractive is the simple verdict to mark ‘Evandi UnnaPethan’ for its electrifying beats and an excellent sound engineering.Silambarasan’s lyrical lines are catchy but he could have limitedhimself from certain lines. This track has become the favorite amongstyoungsters. The accompaniment by bass guitar adds more intensity to thesong. It’s a perfect song for the party animals.
Vaanam
Vocals: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
This is the cherry-pick of the album as it establishes the soul ofthis film. Having worked on the song nearly for three months, YuvanShankar Raja has come up with a remarkable performance. Na. Muthukumarhas penned the song based on philosophical theme of ‘Where God is?Nowhere but in the hearts of those who repent for their sins’. Soundslike the song will appear during the crucial point of this film. Themild and beautiful chords played on guitar followed by distorted guitarheard during interludes embellish the song. ‘Vaanam’ is one of the bestcompositions of Yuvan Shankar Raja. The producers should have got thisnumber as single-track album as it would have gained more attractionfor the movie.
Cable Raja
Vocals: Abhishek, Lawrence
Lyrics: Abhishek, Lawrence
A mass number exclusively meant for STR fans. It sounds like anintroduction song for Silambarasan and it is reminiscent of YuvanShankar Raja’s yesteryear song ‘Variya’ (Pudhupettai). The songincludes the titles of Simbhu’s previous and upcoming movies.
Who Am I
Vocals: Benny Dayal
Lyrics: Na. Muthukuma
Yuvan takes us for a ride through heavy metals and live drums thatsound perfectly as a rock number. The lyrical lines centers upon ayoung man’s quest of himself just as the title signify ‘Who Am I?’ Itmay take some more time for the song to get its hold upon thelisteners. The reason is because the instrumentals sound louder,thereby eclipsing the clarity of lyrics. Perhaps, if the essence ofsong is perceived clearly by listeners, it’s sure to make its way ontop of charts. It sounds like the song is about a character confused todecide between his dreams and outside influences.
No Money. No Honey
Vocals: Silambarasan, Andrea, Srikanth Deva
Lyrics: Na. Muthukuma
A time-worn song that speaks about ‘Role of Money’ in everyone’slife and it’s an unstrained effort from entire team. Years back, wehave come across a similar song titled ‘Chenna Pattanam’ from the film‘Allithantha Vaanam’. Simbhu and Yuvan have picked a part of tune from‘Nalam Thaana’ (Silambattam). With the song involving Simbhu, Anushka,Santhanam and producer Ganesh, we can expect that the song will gainmore attraction with the visuals. Andrea steps out of her usual patternof crooning melodious numbers and experiments with a fast-Kuthu number.
Verdict:‘Vaanam’ can be regarded as one of the Yuvan’s better composition andit is sure to make high waves now. While ‘Evandi Unna Pethan’, ‘Vaanam’and ‘Who Am I’ touches the surpassing degrees on different styles,‘Cable Raja’ and ‘No Money’ caters to the tastes of mass audiences.
Vaanam Audio Release Press Meet held on March 21, 2011.
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Vaanam seems to be crossing all hurdles. With Vaanam audio supposedto be released on 15th of this month, thalaiva STR conveyed that the Audiolaunch would indeed be postponed to 21st of this month pushing from aweek as announced before.
The reason is said to be the that Venus the recording labels havegot a huge number of orders from the Shops and they have to cope upwith the expectations with the extra special Audio cover and details init.
The Audio track list as announced before is now changed and the newaudio track list will be available in a day or two at Simbuworld asexclsuive content. surely our thalaivan rock
And as said we will release the track list in next day or two – The official ones.
Simbu is a happy man. Ever since his single Yevan di… from the film Vaanam hit music stores, Chennai has been humming the song.
And soon, of B-town will follow suit.
The actor who is in Mumbai shooting for the video of the song iskicked about lending his voice for the Hindi version. “This is my firstattempt in Bollywood. Initially, the team was not sure whether thesingle would work as it was just one song,” says Simbu, whose characterin the film is called `Cable Raja’.
All their doubts were swept aside the minute the Tamil version of the song was released. “Venus Company
was extremelypleased with the outcome and they wanted a Hindi version. So we decidedthat we’d release a video album of the track.” After lending his voicefor the Hindi version, Simbu, who has no experience of singing inHindi, says, “I enjoyed recording for my first Hindi song.
Shabeer Ahmed has penned the lyrics for this version.”
The actor says, “I tried to understand the lyrics while recordingand though I’m not too comfortable with the language, I’m sure I’llperfect it in future.”
This may be his debut song in Hindi, but singing by itself is notnew to the actor, who says he’d welcome similar offers in Bollywoodfilms. “Why not?
It’s pocket money, so I’ll surely take it up.”
The track will be filmed on various sets and the actor says, “AhmedKhan, who choreographed the Tamil song, will be doing the Hindi versionas well.
We’ve already discussed the sets and sequence.”
According to the actor, huge sets have been erected to go with thetheme of the song. Hip-hop and jazz will be the highlights of itschoreography. “It’s a typical club scene,” adds Simbu.
Ask him about who’s pairing up with him for the Hindi song and hesays, “Jasmine danced with me for Vaanam and we have signed up a newgirl for the Hindi version.”
The video album is likely to release around April 9, which is the tentative date of release for Vaanam.
Thalaivan STR was shooting for a song in Mumbai and has managed to impress the VenusRecords and Tapes team who approached him to make the song in Hinditoo. The song is composed by Yuvan and is to be rendered by STR. Hewill be singing it in Tamil and Hindi as well and the track will befeatured in all the mainstream channels soon. With his charisma he issure to find a fan base in Bollywood too.
Ace choreographer, Ahmed Khan has given STR his dance moves. Hehas put together a superb and extremely complicated routine for STR.But our young superstar is passionate about dance and he is doing anexcellent job and Ahmed Khan is impressed with the hard work he isputting into the project and says he is definitely going to be hugestar in the North.
Ace choreographer, Ahmed Khan has given STR his dance moves. Hehas put together a superb and extremely complicated routine for STR.But our young superstar is passionate about dance and he is doing anexcellent job and Ahmed Khan is impressed with the hard work he isputting into the project and says he is definitely going to be hugestar in the North.
Thalaivan aka STRis busy wrapping up work on Vaanam, which is to be released by CloudNine movies in April. A song sung by Simbhu for good friend YuvanShankar Raja called “Evan di una pethan” is already a rage.
The talented young star is currently in Mumbai for a songsequence.While there, the track impressed the head honchos at Venus, anaudio company who had expressed interest in marketing the music ofVaanam. They were so impressed that they have convinced STR to singthe foot – tapping number in Hindi and also do a music video featuringhim.
STR is thrilled with the idea as the music video will have thepotential to be a chart – topper and will give him a lot of exposure inthe north. Looks like the sky is the limit for STR!
The talented young star is currently in Mumbai for a songsequence.While there, the track impressed the head honchos at Venus, anaudio company who had expressed interest in marketing the music ofVaanam. They were so impressed that they have convinced STR to singthe foot – tapping number in Hindi and also do a music video featuringhim.
STR is thrilled with the idea as the music video will have thepotential to be a chart – topper and will give him a lot of exposure inthe north. Looks like the sky is the limit for STR!