Monday, 10 October 2011
Stars and their weighty issues
While one may expect that having a good body is sufficient preparation for a film, the roles that fetch the stars accolades are actually ones that are close to real life, requiring every kind of emotional and physical investment — sometimes even going out of shape.
Actors have now realised that physical appearance is paramount to a film’s success and are going all out to sculpt their body according to the role.
Acquiring role-specific physiques is not an easy task and actors like Suriya, who settle for nothing but the best, are always willing to go the extra mile. Suriya will essay the role of a Buddhist monk and a circus artiste in his upcoming release 7 Aum Arivu and has left no stone unturned to do justice to his role, physically.
Alkhas Joseph, the man behind Suriya’s varying physique in the film, says, “Right from diet to the workout and flexibility, we worked on every aspect. The role of the Buddhist monk traverses many centuries. As the older Buddhist monk, Suriya was required to have a paunch for which he put on 5-6 kilos. A few scenes later, we see him flaunting a six pack.”
Alkhas travelled the world with Suriya in order to train him in the right context. “We went to Vietnam for 8-10 days, where he learnt martial arts and worked on his flexibility. He also spent 10-15 days with a circus troupe to learn juggling. This required a lot of practice and focus. I was with him throughout and trust me it was tasking. Suriya spent hours working on his fitness and honing his skills.”
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Suriya vs. Vijay this Diwali
These two films are the most awaited, this festive season. But sources from the industry say that if both the films had been released separately, they would have seen a better profit.
Since both the films are big-budget films, the distributors are in two minds, they’re discussing whether or not to release the film on the same day.
Producers want both the films to do well. Reportedly the Velayudham gang was asked to release their film after Suriya’s. But Velayudham was in the making for a long time and the film cannot wait any longer to hit the screens.
Meanwhile, talks are on with the producers and distributors of Velayudham. The makers are planning to release the film just a week before Diwali. Trade-watchers observe, “It will be good for the box-office performance of both the films if they release on different dates.”
Films stars are revered as idols here in Tamil Nadu. To watch the two megastars’ films on the same day, will be a real treat for film buffs.
Let’s wait and watch if the much-awaited clash between Vijay and Suriya, does in fact take place!
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