More details about Dhanush's Bollywood debut

Last week we read that Dhanush was set to make his debut in Hindi, by signing a film titled 'Raanjhnaa', to be directed by Anand L Roy.Now we have more details about the project, to be produced by Eros International.

"It was not just a love story as reported earlier. It is going to be romantic comedy with Dhanush playing the role of a carefree youth," say sources in the know, adding: "A hunt is on by the director for the heroine."

It is being considered to rope in a North Indian actress, who is popular in the South as well, to share the screen space with Dhanush. "This will be helpful when the film is dubbed and released in Tamil and Telugu," sources say.

Dhanush, a National Award winning actor, hogged international attention with the success of "Why This Kolaveri Di...", a single number from his upcoming film '3', being helmed by his wife Aishwarya, who is the elder daughter of superstar Rajinikanth.

'Unnam' for the next week

After a very pathetic opening month of 2012 where none of the movies could make the viewers happy, Mollywood's February will start with the release of 'Unnam'. Scripted by Swathy Bhaskar and directed by Sibi Malayil, the movie is widely rumored to be a take on the Hindi movie 'Johny Gaddhar', which came out a few years ago.

Featuring Asif Ali as the hero, this thriller movie will tell the story about the unexpected entry of a policeman into the life of five member group played by Asif Ali, Prasanth Narayan, Lal, Nedumudi Venu and Noushi, who are planning to make some easy money. Shwetha Menon and Rima Kallingal are the heroines of the movie which is cinematographed by Ajayan Vincent.

Bollywood Malayali Music director John P. Varkey scores music for Rafeeq Ahamed's lyrics. The movie is produced by Naushad and Basheer under the banner of Kuniyil Productions. 'Unnam' will be brought to theaters by the third of February by R R entertainments.

Dhanush signs a Hindi film

He will play the lead role in a Hindi film titled 'Raanjhnaa', a love story.

To be helmed by Anand L Rai, the director of 'Tanu Weds Manu', the movie is expected to hit the floors soon. Confirming this development, Dhanush says, "Yes, I am happy to make my Bollywood debut with this film by Anand L Rai. It is a great script."

The director too is equally happy. He says: "Dhanush is a talented actor who is so simple and down to earth. I was mightily impressed with his performance in 'Aadukalam' and that was one of the reasons behind having him on board."

A couple of months ago, there was a buzz that Dhanush would wield the megaphone for a Hindi film. But this latest development has apparently put an end to the claim. In Kollywood, the actor will soon have his first release of 2012, '3'.

Jayaram in a Ranjith film!

Jayaram had a few winners last year, 'Seniors' being a runaway hit. His 'Swapnasanchari' did not do business as expected, and yet the actor had quite a decent year in 2011.

Jayaram looks all set to start off 2012 with a highly promising project. If reports are to be believed, he would be seen in the lead role in Ranjith's new film.

Ranjith has scripted several Jayaram films even before, like 'Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal', 'Kaikkudanna Nilaavu', 'Pookkalam Varavayi' and 'Summer in Bethlehem'.

The cast and crew of the Ranjith -Jayaram film are still being finalised. Meanwhile Jayaram would start acting in the Shaji Kailas film that he had signed up earlier.

Sreenivasan and Asif Ali in T K Rajeev Kumar's film

T K Rajeev Kumar is already on to his next project after 'Tatsamayam Oru Penkutti'.

The director's new film will feature Sreenivasan and Asif Ali in the lead roles.

Nedumudi Venu, Saikumar, Maniyanpillai Raju and Khushboo would offer support. Nithya Menon is the heroine.

This film would be produced by the banner that had made the hit film 'Passenger'. Shooting of the film would start by the end of March at Thiruvananthapuram.

Prithvi in 'Kochadiyaan' with Rajanikanth

For the last few days , all the important stories that are coming out in filmdom is some way related to the next big project in South India - the new Rajnikanth movie  'Kochadiyaan'. The movie to be directed by Soundharya in the scripts of K S Ravikuamr has also impressed and surprised everyone with its growing cast, day after day. The latest we hear is that Malayalee star Prithviraj is also considered to be in an important role in this movie which will be on sets in a couple of months.It is reported that Prithvi has been invited to the film by K S Ravikumar and that Sneha  will don the heroine of Prithvi in this movie.

Anyhow, this will be a news for celebration for Prithviraj who is already having a considerable number of admirers in Tamil Nadu after his roles in films like' Mozhi' and 'Raavan'.

Newcomers with Mammootty for 'Balyakalasakhi'

Director Pramod Payyanur, famous for his television and theatre productions, has stated that he will be using a plenty of freshers in his debut film 'Balyakalasakhi' based on one of the most famous writings in Malayalam. The movie which will have Megastar Mammootty in the lead as late writer Vaikkom Muhammed Basheer's famous character, Majeed, will have at least 15 new names carefully selected from college students and theatre artistes in various other supporting characters. The selection camp will be held from the 22nd of Febuary at various parts of the state. Those who are interested to don a role in the movie can sent their applications to 'Living art and estheis creations, Media Box Office, 28/630-A, K P Vallon road, Kadavanthra from today.

The announcement of the production of 'Balyakalasakhi' was held recently at Ernakulam, which was inaugurated by Prof M K Sanu.The movie which will be on sets soon, will have music by Shahbaaz aman, and Raghavan master. The movie will be on sets by the month of July.