Video: Venkat Prabhu interview about MANKATHA

Source: www.indiainteracts.in

Venka Prabhu launches his 4th film with AJITH

After a lot of debate, uncertainties, and apprehensions, director Venkat Prabhu has finally launched his fourth film, Mankatha, with Ajith and Nagarjuna. The film, which was officially launched on August 2, is also Ajith’s 50th film.

“I had known Ajith from the time I worked with him in Ji and we’ve been good friends till date. He would always watch my films before it hit the screen and give his feedback. The two of us kept talking about how we should do a film together, but things have fallen into place only now. Call it a game of destiny! After a long delay, I end up making thala’s 50th film! He completed 18 years in cinema on August 2 and since it was also aadi perukku, an auspicious day, we decided to shoot the trailer of the film on that day,” begins Venkat.

So, what’s this film all about? “It’s a commercial film and will surely strike a chord with the audience. It’s a fresh script - an action adventure, a tale of friendship. Mankatha is a simple game of probability that not everyone wins. There’s hope, betrayal and loss. Similarly, this movie is also about a group of people who are hell-bent on winning a game. But, destiny has its own plan,” he reveals.

Mankatha is Nagarjuna’s straight Tamil film after Ratchagan. Revealing how he roped in the Telugu superstar, he says, “Nag Chaitanya is a good friend of mine. I narrated the story of Mankatha and told him it would be nice if his father could play one of the lead roles. Nag also liked the script and introduced me to his father. When Nagarjuna heard the story, he was thrilled about being a part of it. In fact, he was so eager that I decided to make the film in Tamil and Telugu.”

The film also has Manoj Manchu, Ganesh Venkatraman, Premgi and newcomer Mahaat in the lead. “Manoj, who was supposed to do Vaanam, is also a part of this film. Because of a problem in his shoulder, he was reluctant to commit himself to any projects. But, I convinced him and now, he will get his surgery done after finishing work on my movie,” he adds.

So, who will be playing the female lead? “I’ve worked on different lines for this movie. There were reports that Neetu Chandra and Lakshmi Rai were signed to play the female lead. But nothing’s confirmed as yet because I want to firm up the script first,” he answers diplomatically.

The film has started rolling amidst many controversies. Though a little reluctant, Venkat is confident the film will wow everyone. “The project was finalised after many a misunderstanding. Now, I’ve a huge responsibility. All my three films were with my boys, but this one is with big stars and I have to satisfy their fans. Also, over the years, I’ve formed my own audience for my films. I have to keep them happy as well,” he says with a smile.

Venkat says this project has kept everyone on their toes. “My producer Durai Dayanidhi Azhagiri even postponed the production of his other projects so that he can concentrate on this. And Yuvan has already started composing tracks. We will begin shooting by September. While the first schedule will be in India, three important sequences will later be canned abroad. The film will be treated on the lines of Bourne Ultimatum and the audience will see dry land, snowfalls, lush green fields, and buzzing traffic in every alternative frame,” he signs off.

Source: Times of India (Dated: 10-8-2010)

Mangatha - 2011 Summer Bonanza

A summer bonanza

The 50th film of actor Ajith has finally started rolling. Titled Mangaatha, the film is directed by Venkat Prabhu and has Nagarjuna, Premgi and newcomer Mahaath in the lead along with thala Ajith.

The film was launched recently in Chennai and the trailer of the film, which will be released exclusively in theatres by the end of this month, was shot.

A source close to the unit says, “The first scene of the movie was canned on August 2, the day Ajith entered the film industry, 18 years ago.

However, we will start shooting by the end of this month after finalising the other details. However, Venkat is sure that he wants to release the film in 2011 as a summer treat to Ajith fans.”

Though Neetu Chandra and Lakshmi Rai were finalised to play the female leads, the source maintains that the final cast and crew of the film will be revealed soon.

“The film, which is being produced by Dayanidhi Alagiri, will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Sakthi Saravana will handle the camera,” adds the source.

Source: Times of India 06-Aug-2010

Thala- Ajithkumar enters into 19th year - Dinamani

Source: Dinamani 06-Aug-2010

Mangatha Photo session will be on Aug 03

 

Venkat Prabhu confirmed that Photoshootsof MANGATHA  will be done next week!!! August 3rd is Thala's 18th year Completing in his Cinema Career...so doing it on that day!!!! 

MANGATHA Latest News

Source close from Venkat Prabhu confirms that MANGATHA title problem solved and there is no change in the title and more over 'Jeeva' is not acting in the film and also 'Lakshmi Rai' not confirmed. The Confirmed actors other than Ajith were, NAGARJUNA, MANOJ MANCHU, GANESH VENKATRAMAN ,MAGATH and PREMJI. Heroine will be either 'Anushka' or 'Neethu Chandra' depends upon their dates available for the project.


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Venkat Prabhu- Mr.Nice Guy

There was a time in Venkat Prabhu’s career when things looked bleak and he seemed to be walking a very stony path. It wasn’t so long ago that he and his family went through some very bad times financially and he felt that nothing was stable.

“When I returned home to India after eight years in the UK I decided to star in my father’s film Pooncholai. Unfortunately,  that film did not even release and I began to sense that others were loosing faith in me and that I was beginning to be considered unlucky,” he recalls.“It wasn’t until after I got married that I started to take my responsibilities seriously. I even started a band and played at weddings and functions to make ends meet and tried to launch a film magazine, which again did not take off.“My father started a television company which was a flop and we actually lost our houses,” he reveals. “I came to know a lot about life and all it’s ups and downs. I worked on all sorts of projects and took acting roles as second-lead and even worked in Tamil TV serials.“I tried all kinds of things and for me the turning point was a video project that I did for a company in Singapore. This got the notice of some people and when I asked SP Charan to produce and Yuvan Shankar Raja to do the music for what was to become Chennai 28, they immediately supported me.”Since then, Venkat Prabhu has earned a name for himself as a cutting-edge film maker who has his finger on the pulse of ‘Generation Next’ with hit films such as Goa and Saroja.“When I was at school I really wanted to become a singer and then later, I guess because of my strong interest in films, I decided to try to become a film maker,” he reflects. “I even looked into studying at the British Film Institute but it was way too expensive and after lengthy discussions with my father, I realised that direction is not necessarily something you needed to be formally trained in.“A lot of people don’t realise this about the film-world but if you can manage your people and your budgets carefully, you have won half the battle. Thankfully, people always had the confidence in me even when I wasn’t too sure of myself. People have always believed in me.” …. That’s probably because you seem like such a nice guy I thought to myself and isn’t it great when one meets an exception to the rule that nice-guys always finish last.

Source: Express Buzz 17-July-2010

Neetu Chandra in Ajith's Mangatha

Firstly said that Anushka will play the role with Ajith in Mangatha.. But the news close from production house confirms that Neetu Chandra will replace Anushka in MANGATHA. Lets wait for the official conformation.

.முன்னதாக  அஜித்தின் 'மங்காத்தா'வில் அனுஷ்கா நடிப்பார் என்று கூறப்பட்டது. தற்பொழுது   யாவரும் நலம்'மற்றும் 'தீராத விளையாட்டு பிள்ளை'  நாயகி நீத்து சந்திரா  அஜித்தின் ஜோடியாக மங்காத்தா'வில் நடிப்பார் என தெரிகிறது. 

Cloud Nine will produce Ajith's Next two movies

Source: Junior Vikatan Dated: 30-6-2010

Ajith all set for his grand 50th!

Source: The New Indian Express  Dated: 30-6-2010

Ajith 50th Film: Latest News

A buzz from Kollywood confirms that Ajith joins hands with Venkat Prabhu for his 50^th Flick and produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri under Cloud-Nine Productions. Goutham will direct Ajith’s 51th film as he is busy with remake of VTV in Hindi.

As for as Venkat film is concerned it is named as ‘MANGATHA’ a four hero subject which is to be held in Mumbai. Ajith plays a lead role. Sources close from venkat prabhu says other three were Nagarjuna,Mohanlal and Arjun. Out-of-three Nagarjuna is almost confirmed. Talks are going with Arjun and Mohanlal.

Premji playes a comedy role in it. And Technical team same as other Venkat Prabhu’s films.

Venkat Prabhu now in Pondicherry for story and Dialogues discussion with his team…

Keep visiting this blog for More Authentic News.

அஜித்தின் 50வது படத்தை முதலில் கௌதம் இயக்குவதாக இருந்தது , இப்போது அவர் விண்ணை தாண்டி வருவாயா ஹிந்தி ரீமேக்கில் பிஸியாக இருப்பதால் அஜித்தின் 50வது படத்தை வெங்கட் பிரபு இயக்குகிறார். படத்திற்கு 'மங்காத்தா' என பெயரிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. இப்படத்தில் அஜித்துடன் சேர்ந்து நாகர்ஜுன, அர்ஜுன் மற்றும் மோகன் லால் நடிக்க உள்ளனர்(பேச்சு வார்த்தை நடந்து வருகிற்து). இதற்கு முன்பு வெங்கட் பிரபு படத்தில் பணிபுரிந்த தொழில் நுட்ப கலைஞர்களே இப்படத்திலும் பணிபுரிகின்றனர். ஹீரோயின் 'அனுஷ்கா'

தற்பொழது வெங்கட் தனது உதவி இயக்குனர்களுடன் புதுவையில் கதை விவாதத்தில் ஈடுபட்டுள்ளார். தயாநிதி அழகிரி இப்படத்தை தயாரிக்கிறார்.

Ajith's Next Flim (50th film) with Venkat Prabhu

Brushing aside rumours about his 50th flick with Gautham Vasudev Menon, top Kollywood star Ajith Kumar is teaming up with young filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, known for his offbeat themes.

Industry sources revealed that Ajith has indeed chosen Venkat Prabhu for his golden jubilee flick, which is interestingly titled Mangattha. Apparently, after tasting success with gangster flicks like Billa, the ‘King of Openings’ wanted a similar genre for his milestone flick.

Venkat Prabhu, who was already on Ajith’s list, floored him with an inspiring gangster script. The movie is to be produced by Dayanidhi Alagiri of the Cloud Nine banner.

After having chosen Venkat, sources say talks are on with a top actress who proved lucky for a versatile star in his recently released film. There is also a buzz that Tollywood star Nagarjuna will also be a part of the project. All the other details are being worked out. An official announcement is expected soon.

In the meantime, Gautham’s cop story project with Ajith has taken a back seat and it is learnt that it could be the Asal star’s 51st venture.

 

Source: Deccan Chronicle June 27 , 2010

Venkat Prabhu Expectation to Direct Ajith

Source: Tamil Murasu Jan 21, 2010

Ajith decides on Vishnuvardhan?

Ajith seems to have decided on Vishnuvardhan to direct his next film. If sources are to be believed, it is neither Venkat Prabhu nor Gautham Menon, as reported by the media a few days ago. Apparently, Ajith is not convinced with the storylines narrated to him. And when Vishnuvardhan came up with his script, the actor decided to lap it up.

For now, it looks like Vishnuvardhan is the man that will wield the megaphone for Ajith’s landmark film. Official confirmation are expected soon.

Source: Behindwoods

Ajith 50th Film: Kuruviyar Pathilgal

Source: Dinathanthi Dec 13, 2009

Finally Ajith picks Venkat Prabhu...

Finally sources say that he has decided on it. There was a big competition and confusion in choosing the director of Ajith’s next project as it is his 50th film.

A source in the know has confirmed that the actor and the director had made a private meeting recently and everything regarding the project is shaping-up well. The film will be an action comedy, with all elements to entertain his die-hard fans of Thala, they say.

It’s noteworthy that many directors were vying to direct the Ultimate star and now Venkat Prabhu has got the golden ticket. If sources are to be believed, the film will be produced by Dayanidhi Alagiri under Cloud Nine Productions.

At the same time, it is also said Producer T Siva of Amma Creations, who had produced 'Saroja', had already given a token advance to Venkat Prabhu to make a film for him.

So, birdies say either Dayanidhi Alagiri or Siva has to come forward to walk out of the project to give it a final shape.

We hear that the movie will start rolling soon after Ajith’s ‘Asal’ and Venkat Prabhu’s ‘Goa’ are released. But nothing has so far been confirmed from the makers of the film yet and they are expected to be tight-lipped until at least ‘Asal’ is released.

Source: Indiaglitz

Venkat prabhu is directing Ajith next Film...

Though there were several directors in the race to direct Ajith’s 50th film, the opportunity has been bagged by Venkat Prabhu, we hear. A few months ago there were reports that Ajith expressed his interest to work with the director. Things apparently started taking shape soon after an informal meet between the director and the actor.

There is a strong buzz in Kollywood that Venkat Prabhu has narrated a story to Ajith and the Ultimate Star has consented to star in it. It is said that the project would take off soon after Ajith completes his Asal and Venkat Prabhu is off with Goa.

Source: Behindwoods

Will Venkat Prabhu direct Ajith's next film?

Source: Dinakaran Dec 6, 2009

Venkat Prabhu is not Directing Ajith's 50th film

Venkat Prabhu is one of the director who is in the Probable list of THALA'S 50th Film. But Venkat Clarified that he is not directing Ajith's Next film.

Source: Dinakaran News Paper oct 31, 2002

அஜித்தின் ஐம்பதாவது படத்தை இயக்க வெங்கட் பிரபு ஆர்வம்...

Published in Ananda Vikatan weekly magazine dated Oct 08, 2009