'Sakkarakatti' runs a sweet 50

Director Kala Prabhu and actor Shanthanu's maiden venture 'Sakkarakatti' has gone ahead to complete a successful 50-day run across theatres.

The movie produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu and directed by his son Kala Prabhu had musical score by A R Rahman. Catchy numbers Taxi Taxi, Chinamma was the craze among the youngsters. The music itself gave it a grand opening and pulled the crowds to the theatres.

Though the movie received average reviews from the mass and the media, Sakkarakatti has now gone ahead to run 50-days. The good news is that the daddy Thanu has roped in his son Kalaprabhu to do another movie for his Kalaipuli International.

Kalaprabhu has completed the story and screenplay and search is on for the star cast.

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‘Sakkarakatti’ laurels overseas

Gained a spectacular opening, thanks to the opera composed by AR Rahman, ‘Sakkarakatti’ is now attaining laurels beyond the four seas. The usual speculations rage high abroad for flicks starring Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan. If not otherwise movies directed by the likes of Shankar, Mani Ratnam gains an overseas market, for they are sure to enthrall the audience with their magnum opus. 

The habitual occurrence has been renovated for ‘Sakkarakatti’ as the movie starring an all new cast in the lead has bagged a red carpet entry for the first time in history. Erstwhile, about 32 prints had been distributed to be screened abroad. Later, more prints were dealt to meet the demand.

Elated by the news Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu is on a high spirit. He preens on the fact that this is the first time a movie starring debutants, which was directed by a first time director has been acclaimed so wide. 

Sakkarakatti’s feat has been made possible by a significant reason which is the music composed by AR Rahman who came out with a spectacular show that pepped up the movie. 

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Sakkarakkatti: Star kids make debut but don’t shine (Tamil movie review - Rating **)

“Sakkarakkatti”; Cast: Shantanu, Ishita Sharma, Vedhika; Music: A.R. Rahman; Director: Kala Prabhu; Rating: **Launch vehicle for two star children, “Sakkarakkatti” is a movie without surprises.

Kala Prabhu, son of south Indian movie mogul S. Thanu, has created a huge extravaganza painted appropriately on the big-screen canvas with a flourish by cinematographer Andrew.

Despite a placid story, casual script and conspicuously absent zing in the tale’s tail, the movie entertains.

It is a boy-meets-girl-and-three-is-a-crowd love triangle between a city slicker Yuvraj (Shantanu, son of K. Bhagyaraj), Deepali (Ishita Sharma) and Reema (Vedhika) with an “all is well that ends well” kind of climax.

Obviously sure of Shantanu’s doubtful prowess in the departments of melodramatic close-ups and hysterical histrionics, Prabhu has cleverly avoided those.

Instead, he has supplanted them with college capers bound to trigger claps galore.

Rahman’s songs carry the film and are catchy.

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'Sakkarakatti' sweeps a clean U certificate

'Sakkarakatti' with its post production work complete, made it to the censor board for certification. The movie starring Shanthanu opposite Vedhika and Ishita is set to hit the silver screen on Friday, 26th September. The movie acclaimed laurels for its brilliant musical composition done by AR Rahman. Being directed by producer Kalaipuli S Dhanu's son, Kala Prabhu the movie has generated expectation because of its producer, whose earlier records holds a series of blockbusters.  The flick holds some awesome theme music composed by the songster which will be a treat for die hard Rahman fans as preened by the director. Nearing the date of release, the movie was screened for the committee members of the censor board recently. A clean 'U' certificate was issued to the movie without any deletion of footage. The cast & crew are elated by this and are eagerly awaiting the release of the movie shortly.

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Will Sakkarakatti release this Friday?

Leading producer Kalaipuli .S.Dhanu had said that if his film gets censored on Monday (September 22), it will positively get released on Friday (Sep 26).

However the film is yet to be censored and it looks like it is making way for Sun Pictures Kathalil Vizhuenthen, which has booked all the screens. Dhanu and Kalanithi Maran are now best of friends due to recent political happenings, and obviously they did not want to clash.
Remember Kathalil Vizhuenthen has the hit songNakku Mukka…, which is being aggressively promoted by Sun TV. At the same time Sakkarakattihas the chartbuster Taxi, Taxi…, which Sun has the satellite rights and it makes sense for Dhanu to hold back the release as they are sure to promote its music.
The film is the launch pad of K Bhagyaraj's son Shaanthanu, and Dhanu's son Kala Prabhu as director. The buzz around the film is positive especially after the "Taxi, Taxi…" song tuned by A.R Rahman became a chartbuster.
Shaanthanu is pitted against two hot girls Vedika and Ishita in the film which is a" youthful musical entertainer", according to its director Kala Prabhu.
For a film with newcomers, Dhanu has been able to sell the film to distributors at a high rate on the strength of Rahman's music. Sakkarakattiwill take a super opening if it gets a solo release.


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Like father, like son

Shanthanoo, son of actor - director K Bhagyaraj, is a great admirer of his dad.

The young man who is making his debut on the silver screen with 'Sakkarakatti', is eager to wield the megaphone like his father in the coming days.

'I am a great lover of my father's films. I would love to remake some of my father's blockbusters like 'Indru Poi Nalai Vaa' and 'Thavani Kanavugal'.

'Sakkarakatti', directed by Kala Prabhu, son of Kalipuli S Thanu has musical score by A R Rahman. The song 'Taxi…Taxi' has already become a rage among the youth.

After Sakkarakatti Shanthanu would be acting in a film to be directed by his father.

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Sakkarakatti's technical brilliance

Kala Prabhu, son of noted film producer Kalaipuli S. Dhanu is coming up with his first directorial venture in the form of 'Sakkarakatti'. The film introduces Shantanoo, son of veteran director – actor K. Bhagayaraj as hero.

An interesting aspect of this film is that the technical part has been done with tremendous care to live up to the musical brilliance of A. R. Rahman. The film has the creative energy of two cinematographers in the form of Raja and Andrew. Andrew worked as the cinematographer but unfortunately had to leave because of a prior commitment with a Hindi film. This brought cinematographer Raja into the picture. Reports suggest that the director is happy with the efforts of Raja.

However, Kala Prabhu has a very high opinion of Andrew. 'He will fill the void created by the untimely demise of Jeeva' said Kala Prabhu. A comparison with Jeeva when it comes to cinematography is considered a very great achievement.

Jackie who worked as the art director of 'Paruthiveeran' and 'Poi' has worked for 'Sakkarakatti' as well. He is known to be a creative person who has the ability to sketch out stunning designs as soon as the 'feel' of the scene is described by the director. Truly a lovely talent.

'Sakkarakatti' is expected to be loaded with Computer Generated Imagery and all technical facets have come out very well. The film releases in September.

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'Sakkarakatti' is a refreshing movie – Santhanoo

'Sakkarakatti' is a young and fresh movie, says Santhanoo Bhagyaraj, son of veteran director-actor Bhagyaraj, who is making his foray into tinsel town.

The movie is produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu and is directed by his son Kalaprabhu. Says Santhanoo, "It is a romantic comedy and I have a chocolate-boy role. The movie has come out really good. Ishitha and Vedika play my heroines".


On A R Rahman's musical score for the movie, he says, "It is just fantastic. The songs are already topping the charts. It's a dream come true experience for me to be part of a movie that has score by Rahman".

On the delay of 'Sakkarakatti's' release, he says, "We are in no hurry. The post-production work are almost over and we are waiting for the appropriate moment to hit the screens".

"Kalaprabhu is an intelligent director. He knows the knack of making commercial movies. His story is really awesome", adds the debutante.

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Sakkarakkati audio release on July 11

Leading producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu, is launching Bhagyaraj's son Shanthanoo as a hero with Sakkarakkati which is long in the making. The film is also Thanu’s son Kalaa Prabhu's directorial debut.

The highlight of Sakkarakkati is the music by A.R Rahman. The audio of the film is being launched on Friday evening at Sathyam Cinemas, in the presence of industry bigwigs.

The film has a new heroine Ishita Sharma along with Vedhika. All the others like Amith, Lokesh, Harish are newcomers. "Sakkarakkati is a musical love story against a peppy and happening youth background. It is a light hearted entertainer which I'm sure the generation next would lap up", says its young director Kalaa Prabhu.

The audio of the film has been snapped up by Sony BMG and a lot is riding on it for A.R Rahman.

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Huge guest list for 'Sakkarakatti' audio launch

A. R. Rahman's magnificent tunes for the film 'Sakkarakatti' that stars Santanu, son of K. Bhagyaraj will be released at a glittering function on July 11. The list of guests who will be attending the event is huge and impressive.

Big time directors in the form of K.Balachander, Bharatiraja, Mahendran, Balu Mahendra, SP Muthuraman, SA Chandrasekhar, R Sundarajan, P Vasu, Bala, Dharani, Vikraman, Murugadoss, Cheran, Radha Mohan and of course K. Bhagyaraj would be present.

The film also marks the debut of producer Kalaipuli Dhanu's son Kalaprabhu as the director. The songs in the film are expected to be huge and the picturization part has loads of Computer Generated Imagery.

Ishita and Vedhika play the leading ladies and the film is produced by Kalaipuli Dhanu.

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‘Sakkarakatti’ a song costs 2 C!

Recently director Kala Prabhu shot a song sequence, based on a unique concept in Prasad studio for the movie. The song portrays New York City after 500 years.

The song with such an incredible idea is for ‘Sakkarakatti’ that features Bhagyaraj’s son Shanthanu in the lead. Vedhika is acting as his pair. The film has the music by none other than A.R. Rahman.

Shanthanu and Vedhika were dancing around with a lot of French girls for the song. The song, which would cost two crore rupees, will be shot for 10 days, informs the director.

The movie, which has been in the making for quite some time, is growing fast. It is expected to be released by March-April. The young hero Shanthanu is expecting the movie for a break in his career.

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