Coffee Break - Interview with Tamil Actor Vijay
Coffee Break - Tamil Actor Vijay Special
Reporter: Sir, eppadi ivlo super-a dance adureenga?
Actor Vijay: thats bcoz, i love dancing. I take so much of efforts in practice, that shows in dance sequence.
Reporter: Aamam sir, fans kooda dance pathuttu thoongaranga, ketta romba tired-a feel panrangalam edho avangale dance aadura mathiri !
Actor Vijay: !!!
Reporter: Why you like director Perarasu very much?
Actor Vijay: He is a great director. I beat exactly 151 persons in Sivakasi and Thirupaachi. I shouted Aeeyyy 28 times each in those movies. thats why it was a hit. He knows exactly what my fans want. Aadi was a flop bcoz i beat only 97 persons, kuruvi didnt do that well bcoz i beat only 89 persons.
Reporter: Neenga nadikka varalanna ennava aayirupeenga?
Actor Vijay: Doctor
Reporter: Ippo kooda romba late illey, adhan therinju poche - namakku nadikka varalai, six pack vachukka varalai, thadi kooda ozhunga mulaikka mattengudu - adhunale medical seat try pannungalen sir...
Reporter: Sir, eppadi ivlo super-a dance adureenga?
Actor Vijay: thats bcoz, i love dancing. I take so much of efforts in practice, that shows in dance sequence.
Reporter: Aamam sir, fans kooda dance pathuttu thoongaranga, ketta romba tired-a feel panrangalam edho avangale dance aadura mathiri !
Actor Vijay: !!!
Reporter: Why you like director Perarasu very much?
Actor Vijay: He is a great director. I beat exactly 151 persons in Sivakasi and Thirupaachi. I shouted Aeeyyy 28 times each in those movies. thats why it was a hit. He knows exactly what my fans want. Aadi was a flop bcoz i beat only 97 persons, kuruvi didnt do that well bcoz i beat only 89 persons.
Reporter: Neenga nadikka varalanna ennava aayirupeenga?
Actor Vijay: Doctor
Reporter: Ippo kooda romba late illey, adhan therinju poche - namakku nadikka varalai, six pack vachukka varalai, thadi kooda ozhunga mulaikka mattengudu - adhunale medical seat try pannungalen sir...
Vijay joins Anna
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Actor
Vijay has created a flutter in Kollywood, by heading to Ramlila Maidan
in New Delhi to meet Anna Hazare and participate in the fast organized
by the latter and his supporters.
Kollywood, which had remained silent until a few days ago on Anna Hazare's demand for a corruption-free government, finally gave in by organizing a token fast in support of Anna. In fact, actor Suriya made headlines when he pledged his support for the cause. But Vijay has gone a step ahead by participating in the fast, sitting right next to the man, who has risen to the position of a national hero.
Kollywood, which had remained silent until a few days ago on Anna Hazare's demand for a corruption-free government, finally gave in by organizing a token fast in support of Anna. In fact, actor Suriya made headlines when he pledged his support for the cause. But Vijay has gone a step ahead by participating in the fast, sitting right next to the man, who has risen to the position of a national hero.
A source close to the actor says that Vijay met Anna in Delhi and
pledged his support. He assured him that he and his fans would be there
for a cause as noble as this. Members of the actor's makkal iyakkam in
Delhi also participated in the fast with Vijay.
Interestingly, Vijay's father, director SA Chandrashekar, had recently said that the one-day token fast organized in Kollywood was a result of the vested interests of a few people and that he wouldn't participate in it. Vijay's Delhi visit has now sparked rumours that the actor will jump on to the political bandwagon soon.
Adds the source, "Vijay has been supportive of Anna and his peaceful way of protest. There's no political motive behind Vijay's visit."
Interestingly, Vijay's father, director SA Chandrashekar, had recently said that the one-day token fast organized in Kollywood was a result of the vested interests of a few people and that he wouldn't participate in it. Vijay's Delhi visit has now sparked rumours that the actor will jump on to the political bandwagon soon.
Adds the source, "Vijay has been supportive of Anna and his peaceful way of protest. There's no political motive behind Vijay's visit."
Will enter politics, says Vijay
CHENNAI:
Actor Vijay, who has had a series of flop movies in the recent past, on Sunday said his efforts to build up a strong fan base in Tamil Nadu was mainly focused on entering politics. Assuring his fans that he would definitively enter politics, the young actor said: "I will enter politics at an appropriate time."
A couple of weeks ago, Vijay's father and director SA Chandrashekar had met AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa at her Poes Garden residence for discussing the crucial state election and also the possibility of Vijay launching a career from the party platform. Faced with a series of flops and hurdles in the release of his latest film, Kavalan', apparently a fallout of a clash with Udayanidhi, film producer and the young grandson of chief minister M Karunanidhi, the actor is said to be seeking the support of Jayalalithaa, the DMK's arch-rival, to bail him out.
Actor Vijay, who has had a series of flop movies in the recent past, on Sunday said his efforts to build up a strong fan base in Tamil Nadu was mainly focused on entering politics. Assuring his fans that he would definitively enter politics, the young actor said: "I will enter politics at an appropriate time."
A couple of weeks ago, Vijay's father and director SA Chandrashekar had met AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa at her Poes Garden residence for discussing the crucial state election and also the possibility of Vijay launching a career from the party platform. Faced with a series of flops and hurdles in the release of his latest film, Kavalan', apparently a fallout of a clash with Udayanidhi, film producer and the young grandson of chief minister M Karunanidhi, the actor is said to be seeking the support of Jayalalithaa, the DMK's arch-rival, to bail him out.
There have been rumblings of disagreement between Vijay and Udayanidhi
and Kalanidhi Maran after the actor's fans alleged that Karuananidhi's
family dominated the industry and they were a big threat to other
producers. A meeting with AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi
in April last year had tongues wagging about the actor taking the
political plunge. But shortly after that, Vijay told reporters that he
was not in any position to take a decision regarding politics at that
juncture. The actor, however, did not rule out "a decision in future"
and had even hinted at turning his Vijay Makkal Iyakkam' (Vijay
people's movement), launched last year in Pudukkottai, into a political
force.
He may seem quiet and reserved. But when he appears on-screen, Ilayathalapathy Vijay is a livewire — dancing as best as he can, performing daredevil stunts as we watch in stupor and making us laugh like there’s no tomorrow. When Vijay consented to be Guest Editor for the Chennai Times 4th anniversary issue, the office got buzzing. Post patiently posing for photographs with everyone, the actor spent a few hours with the Chennai Times team, answering questions and posing some of his own. Vijay spoke about cinema, cricket and more cinema! Here are some excerpts from the candid interaction:
Did you always want to do ‘mass’ films?
Usually, actors start off with romantic films and then go to mass. But in my case, it was the opposite. After a lot of romantic films in the middle of my filmi career, I went the mass way. Being a mass hero has a separate ‘feel’ to it!
Who is your competitor? It’s said that Rajini-Kamal, Vijay-Ajith and Vikram-Suriya are rivals…
Ajith visits me often and I go to his house frequently as well. Our children go to the same playschool; that’s one more common link we share. It’s only in films that there’s a small ‘neeya nana’ between the two of us. But I’m of the opinion that it should exist — healthy competition is always good, isn’t it?
Any movie you wish you had done?
One film that I’ve dearly missed doing is Dhool. Director Dharani had given me a script narration but I didn’t take it further. When I saw the film after it released, it was brilliant. I told Dharani, ‘This wasn’t the script you narrated!’ The commercial ingredients fell in place perfectly in that film.
Any one you want to work with?
I have always had the desire to work with big directors but it’s all a question of coming together. Fortunately for me, it has happened now.
What genre are you comfortable with?
I’m most comfortable with romance and comedy. But these days, I ensure that my films have a generous dose of all the elements needed for commercial cinema.
You sing and have even had some big hit numbers like Appudi Podu…
When I heard Appudi Podu… the first time, I didn’t expect it to be such a big hit. We plan a lot of things at times and then the audience ends up liking some other things! Some things are beyond us, I guess. (Smiles)
Tell us a little about Thuppaki
I’ve had very few mass films that are stylish in nature as well. Director Murugadoss’ Thuppaki is one such film; an out-and-out action entertainer that has some brilliant sequences. He’s a ‘kutti Mani Ratnam’! Despite not knowing the language, Kajal, my heroine, has done a good job in a performance-oriented role. Vidyut, the villain in Thuppaki, has done a great job as well. In fact, he looks like the hero of the film! I’m trying to match my physique with his but it’s proving to be tough. (Laughs)
Singing in Thuppaki…
I take personal interest in the music and songs in my films. Recently, when he was recording for Thuppaki, composer Harris Jayaraj called me to his studio and wanted me to try out a rap number. I sang it and everyone felt that it had come out well. It’s an easy song; something that anyone can hum.
Are you a cricket buff?
My son is a cricket freak — he now says that he wants to be a cricketer! I accompanied him for the first IPL match and we saw some CCL matches together too. In fact, he is learning cricket now.
How do you ‘chillax’?
I go out often to watch films in a city multiplex. That’s how I chill out when I’m in the city. Else, I frequent my friends’ homes. In Mumbai, where I am shooting for Thuppaki, I got a chance to go out and do things like everyone else. It felt nice.
Your focus is movies but are you happy with the political environment today?
Yes.
The road ahead?
After Thuppaki, I have Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru with director Gautham Menon that’s a spy thriller. Then, I have a project lined up with director Vijay.
FAVE PLACES IN CHENNAI
• Loyola College campus
• ECR Road
• My home
CHENNAI TIMES TURNS 4 I’m a big fan of Chennai Times and the city edition of the newspaper. Even things that we friends discuss are based on what we read in TOI.
Vijay interview to Times of India-abt Yohan n more
Ilayathalapathy Vijay donned the role of Guest Editor for CT’s anniversary issue
Srinivasa Ramanujam
He may seem quiet and reserved. But when he appears on-screen, Ilayathalapathy Vijay is a livewire — dancing as best as he can, performing daredevil stunts as we watch in stupor and making us laugh like there’s no tomorrow. When Vijay consented to be Guest Editor for the Chennai Times 4th anniversary issue, the office got buzzing. Post patiently posing for photographs with everyone, the actor spent a few hours with the Chennai Times team, answering questions and posing some of his own. Vijay spoke about cinema, cricket and more cinema! Here are some excerpts from the candid interaction:
Did you always want to do ‘mass’ films?
Usually, actors start off with romantic films and then go to mass. But in my case, it was the opposite. After a lot of romantic films in the middle of my filmi career, I went the mass way. Being a mass hero has a separate ‘feel’ to it!
Who is your competitor? It’s said that Rajini-Kamal, Vijay-Ajith and Vikram-Suriya are rivals…
Ajith visits me often and I go to his house frequently as well. Our children go to the same playschool; that’s one more common link we share. It’s only in films that there’s a small ‘neeya nana’ between the two of us. But I’m of the opinion that it should exist — healthy competition is always good, isn’t it?
Any movie you wish you had done?
One film that I’ve dearly missed doing is Dhool. Director Dharani had given me a script narration but I didn’t take it further. When I saw the film after it released, it was brilliant. I told Dharani, ‘This wasn’t the script you narrated!’ The commercial ingredients fell in place perfectly in that film.
Any one you want to work with?
I have always had the desire to work with big directors but it’s all a question of coming together. Fortunately for me, it has happened now.
What genre are you comfortable with?
I’m most comfortable with romance and comedy. But these days, I ensure that my films have a generous dose of all the elements needed for commercial cinema.
You sing and have even had some big hit numbers like Appudi Podu…
When I heard Appudi Podu… the first time, I didn’t expect it to be such a big hit. We plan a lot of things at times and then the audience ends up liking some other things! Some things are beyond us, I guess. (Smiles)
Tell us a little about Thuppaki
I’ve had very few mass films that are stylish in nature as well. Director Murugadoss’ Thuppaki is one such film; an out-and-out action entertainer that has some brilliant sequences. He’s a ‘kutti Mani Ratnam’! Despite not knowing the language, Kajal, my heroine, has done a good job in a performance-oriented role. Vidyut, the villain in Thuppaki, has done a great job as well. In fact, he looks like the hero of the film! I’m trying to match my physique with his but it’s proving to be tough. (Laughs)
Singing in Thuppaki…
I take personal interest in the music and songs in my films. Recently, when he was recording for Thuppaki, composer Harris Jayaraj called me to his studio and wanted me to try out a rap number. I sang it and everyone felt that it had come out well. It’s an easy song; something that anyone can hum.
Are you a cricket buff?
My son is a cricket freak — he now says that he wants to be a cricketer! I accompanied him for the first IPL match and we saw some CCL matches together too. In fact, he is learning cricket now.
How do you ‘chillax’?
I go out often to watch films in a city multiplex. That’s how I chill out when I’m in the city. Else, I frequent my friends’ homes. In Mumbai, where I am shooting for Thuppaki, I got a chance to go out and do things like everyone else. It felt nice.
Your focus is movies but are you happy with the political environment today?
Yes.
The road ahead?
After Thuppaki, I have Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru with director Gautham Menon that’s a spy thriller. Then, I have a project lined up with director Vijay.
FAVE PLACES IN CHENNAI
• Loyola College campus
• ECR Road
• My home
CHENNAI TIMES TURNS 4 I’m a big fan of Chennai Times and the city edition of the newspaper. Even things that we friends discuss are based on what we read in TOI.
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