Ajith's Attagasam in Tuticorin

Source: IndiaGlitz       21/10/04

The Southern districts have become a chosen spot for producers and directors to churn out their films.

Gone are those days when films were shot in and around Chennai only.
Gone are the days too when producers looked abroad for shooting songs.

Curently more than a dozen films are being shot in areas like Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tuticorin and Pollachi.

While Sarath's Ayya is shot in Kuttralam, Ajith's Attagasam in Tuticorin, Prashanth's Adaikalam in Kanyakumari, Karakattakari in Sanakaran Koil and Vijayakanth's Neranja Manasu in Madurai.

Wonder why? Producers say that these plays are new on the screen. And for another, it is cheaper going here than going abroad.

When some of our own areas look fetching and gorgeous, why should we go to Alps, asks one producer.

Fair point.

Ajith Vs Rajini

Source: IndiaGlitz       21/10/04

"Rajnikanth was kind enough to come towards me and express his inability to begin Jaggubhai. He was also keen that I get another offer, until he completes Chandramukhi. As it happens, I am now busy with my next venture that would star Ajith in the lead. The movie would go to floors next month and would be released on 14 April, 2005 along with Rajnikanth's Chandramukhi.

Interestingly he also adds that that as he was in the discussions for Jaggubhai, Kamal had approached him to direct his Vasoolraja MBBS. "Since I was busy with Jaggubhai then, I could not take up the offer. Director Charan who directed the movie did an amazing job of it. However I have no regrets. Now, I am working with Ajith and followed by Jaggubhai with Rajnikanth".

My next movie is with Ajith: Bala

Source: IndiaGlitz       18/10/04

On your forthcoming directorial venture.....
After Pithamagan, I decided to a movie starring Dhanush. It was a story that revolves around a 20-year-old youth. However he had some problems in between, hence I decided to do the movie later. Certainly in future I would doing the same story with Dhanush, whom I consider one of the better performers. Meanwhile, my next would be a movie with Ajith in the lead role. A M Rathnam would be producing the venture. We hope to begin the venture soon.