Lawyer notice for Ajith's film - 26.09.2005
Source Cinesouth

The title was meant for a Vijay film. On director Perarasu's request for the title to be used for an Ajith film, Vijay's group graciously let them take the title.
We are talking about the film title 'Thirupati.' Now an impediment has cropped up.
It is usual for film makers to register their names before hand. It is the rule that another film maker cannot make a film using a title that has been registered by another. If that has to be surmounted, one can discuss with the person who has already registered the title, exchange the needful and get the title transferred. If this does not work out, some change the title of their film. And some use their desired title and add on a little extra that is hardly visible to the eye.
For example, the title 'Arasu' had already been registered. A clever producer used the title 'Arasu' in huge letters and added the tiny Darbar next to it.
Wait, we started talking about Thirupati and landed up at Palani instead. When Vijay's group gave away the 'Thirupati' title, a producer called Suresh is claiming the title is his.
He has sent a lawyer's notice saying he has registered the same title.
Thirupati will bring a turning point...Perarasu is indeed a man of vision!

Ajith-Dharani Combination Wont Happend For Now! - 24/09/2005
Source Cinesouth

After 'Dil' made a real 'Dhool' the two are joining forces again. The producer is again A M Rathnam.
After "Maja,' Vikram was to act in a Telugu film directed by Gunasekaran who directed 'Okadu,' the original version of 'Gilli.'
Suddenly, the 'Okadu' hero Mahesh Babu called up Gunasekaran and gave his call sheet. The Telugu heroes could not cope with the success of the Tamil film 'Anniyan.' If Vikram acts in a Telugu film, that would spell disaster for the Telugu heroes and that's why Mahesh Babu is trying to get Gunasekar on his side, say observers.
After 'Gilli,' Dharani has been making Telugu film 'Bangaram' with Pavan Kalyan, and the film is nearly complete. 'Maja' is also nearly complete. Since this seems to be a good time, the two friends decided to join hands in a new project. Produced by A M Rathnam, the title of the film is 'Nanguneri.' This is the name of a town in south Tamilnadu. It seems there's a town of the same name in Andhra too.
The Kodambakkam comedians say the story of the issues there have been adapted to suit the Tamil film. Whatever be the story, one thing is for sure. With Dharani and Vikram, the film is sure to be a winner!

Back in the hunt - 22/09/2005
Source IndiaGlitz

One single event can change a person's life totally. In the case of Sada, it is one single film.
'Anniyan has brought sea change in my career', says Sada. The actress who is slated to act alongside Ajith in AVM's Tirupathi, says, 'before Anniyan, I was keen on listening to good scripts and then accept offers. Post Anniyan, I look carefully on the star cast, the director and the production house'.
In the event, she never asked the story for Tirupathi. 'When AVM approached me with the offer, I immediately grabbed it', she says.
'After my Jeyam in Telugu, producers and directors gave me similar roles in Tollywood. Only after Anniyan, they have opened up and I am getting more trendy and ultra modern roles to play there, she adds.
She knows whom to thank in this hour of happiness for her.
It is director Shankar who has made this possible