Ajith-Vijay share frames - 16/09/2005
Source IndiaGlitz

It was the gathering of who's who of Kollywood at the muhurat of AVM's 167th venture Tirupathi starring Ajith at the AVM Studios in Chennai on Onam day.
The highlight of the occasion was Ajith and Vijay, who were reportedly at logger heads all these days, turning up together and sharing pleasantries. After a warm handshake, Vijay wished all the best to Ajith for the success of Tirupathi.
Speaking about the film, Perarasu said, 'it would be an action venture and Ajith plays a youth running an audio service center called Tirupathi in a village'.
Produced by AVM Saravanan and M S Guhan, Tirupathi stars Sada opposite Ajith.
The celebrities who gathered at the muhurat included S J Suryah, R B Choudhary, P L Thennapan, music director Bharadwaj, Silambarasan among others. At the same AVM Studios, R B Choudhary's E went to floors. Directed by Jananthan, the movie stars Jeeva and Nayantra in the lead roles.
Participating in the muhurat,Kamal Haasan expressed the hope that the movie would have all ingredients to make it big at the box-office. Sarath Kumar, Silambarasan, Ajith, Vijay, Ameer, Vivekh, Raj Kapoor among others took part in the celebrations.
 

Ajith in 'E' film pooja - 15/09/2005
Source Cinesouth

Chowdry's younger son Jeeva is a lucky man to receive the blessings of so many eminent people including Kamal, at the inaugural pooja function of film 'E' today.
Produced by Super Good Films R B Chowdry, directed by 'Iyarkai' Jananathan, Jeeva has a different kind of role in 'E.'
Chowdry who usually makes his pooja functions simple, decided to make an exception for his dear son. Not only did the invitation weigh almost a kilo, the sets were made on a grand scale too for the inauguration. The function took place at the AVM a/c floor. Kamalahasan lit the lamp and inaugurated the film. This was followed by Ajith-Vijay jointly lighting the lamp. Super Good's usual hero Sarath, heroine Nayantara, Silambarasan, Parthiban and other stars, blessed Jeeva.
Jeeva was the picture of happiness as Kamal spoke. "Chowdry sir has lit the lamp in the lives of so many. I feel privileged that I should light the lamp for inaugurating his film. Jeeva started his artistic journey as a child star. He should make a mark as a mature star."
Sarath Kumar blessed Jeeva by saying, "Jeeva acted as my grandson in 'Suryavamsam' and he is a hero today. Having proved his acting abilities even as a child, I believe he will become a famous star like Kamal one day."
To go with the film title, director S P Muthuraman spouted the Thirukkural "E dhal isaipada vaazhdhal' when he conveyed his blessings.
K S Ravikumar conducted the proceedings in a spirited fashion. He invited Prakashraj to the dais by saying, "I love you, da," and in response, Prakashraj took the mike and said, "Nanri da, Chellam" and the audience burst into laughter.
Jeeva garlanded all those who spoke and blessed him, and Chowdry concluded the function by thanking all present.

4 poojas and a traffic jam! - 15/09/2005
Source Moviebuzz

Three important films had their launch today morning (Sep 15), as it was an auspicious day. The first off the block was Radaan Media Works Thalaimagan the 100th film of Sarath Kumar. The function started on the dot at 9 am at Hotel Le Meridian auditorium with Avigna dancers doing two dance items.
It was followed by a short and sweet speech made by Radhika Sarath Kumar in which she said that the success of her Radaan was “team work” and they hope that the same team work would prevail over the shoot of Thalaimagan. A curtain raiser to Thalaimagan was screened and it looked really slick and crisp.
Sarath plays an investigative journalist in the film and the entire team of the film including director Balaji came on stage along with the lead cast Sarath, Nayantara, Prakash Raj, Vadivel and Karthik who plays a cameo in the film.
Later everybody made a dash to AVM studio where three launches took place. Ajit’s Tirupati, Jeeva’s E and newcomers Oru Ponnu Oru Payyan. It was totally chaotic with huge traffic jam outside and people had to sweat it out for some time and find parking space.
Kamal Hassan was the chief guest at E launch at AVM a/c floor. Nayantara is Jeeva’s heroine and the film is directed by Jaganathan. Sarath Kumar came rushing from his launch to wish his muthalali (boss) R.B.Chowdary’s film all the best.
At the adjoining floor, Ajit and his chief guest Vijay hugged each other as director Perarasu was all smiles. Said Vijay with a big smile: “There are a lot of stories about our famous hostility but there is nothing in it. We are good friends and Pearasu who has directed two of my films is directing Ajt this time’.
And away from all the big stars and their movies an unknown director Naran Devanayakan launched his new film Oru Ponnu Oru Payyan with newcomers and no fanfare.