'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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Battle at the box office

It will be interesting to watch two young guns ready for a showdown at the box office this Friday. The young Nakul, who made his debut as one of the young boys in director Shankar's 'Boys', will have his 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen' released this week-end. Pitted against 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen' is 'Sakkarakatti'. Produced by A M Rathinam, the movie has actor-director Bhagyaraj's son Santhanoo making his debut. The battle lines are drawn for these two boys. Interestingly 'Nakku Mukka' from 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen' has become very popular and so has 'Taxi Taxi' from 'Sakkarakatti'. As already reported Sun Pictures has come up with aggressive publicity for 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen'. The producers of  'Sakkarakatti' are not far behind in terms of promoting their film. It would be interesting to watch as to who would eventually win the hearts of film-buffs.

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Nakku Mukka.. takes on Taxi Taxi..!

It is a classic confrontation this week at the box- office.

Two films with debutants and having chartbusting songs- Kathalil Vizhunthen and Sakkarakatti are going for each others throat, as they try to woo youth audiences.
The producers of both the films are good friends on the same side of the political divide and have tried desperately not to clash. But both want their films to have at least a four-week run before Diwali, so are forced to release on Sep 26.
On Tuesday (Sep 23), Sakkarakatti got cleared by the censors, with a clean 'U' certificate. The producer of the film, Kalaipuli S Thanu, says he is planning the biggest ever release for his film this Friday.


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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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'Sakkarakatti' for the sweet tooth on 26th

'Taxi…Taxi' is the most widely hummed song of the recent times from the movie 'Sakkarakatti'. Set to tunes by AR Rahman the peppy number has made a clean sweep at the chart busters with its foot tapping music for which Blaze rapped. The movie starring seasoned actor K Bhagyaraj's son Shaanthanu is set to hit screens on 26th of September.

Shaanthanu makes his debut venture as a hero in this flick is pitted against Vedika and Ishita. The movie is being directed by Kala Prabu, son of Kalaipuli S Dhanu who produces this feature film.

The first time director lauds the songster A R Rahman for composing scads of theme music for the movie which bolsters its already high reputation by the songs. Kala Prabu promises that the re-recording has emerged as a wonderwork which is sure to render a mellifluous effect for the audience and especially for Rahman's die hard fans.

'Sakkarakatti' with a tag line a choo chweet will be true to its words as this movie will be a treat for Rahman fans with its fabulously luster opera. The songs have been a promoting asset to the film which is being produced by Kalaipulu S Dhanu who is acclaimed for his slick promotion.

A ban proclaimed on promoting the films with gigantic hoardings and banners might no way suppress the ace producer Kalaipulai Dhanu in luring the audience for the movie.

Let's keep our fingers crossed to find out what's in the store shortly!!  

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Re-shooting fever grips Tamil Cinema

Music Albums of films hit the market at least a month before the movies themselves release. Moreover FM radios help popularize good songs amongst the general public and certain songs like 'Naaka Mukka' from the film 'Kadhalil Vizhundaen' have become a big time rage among the youth. Naturally, expectations for the visual part too soars. Panic stricken directors then want to re-shoot the entire song as per the expectations. The producers end up losing a lot of money in the endeavor.

Ever since the song 'Naaka Mukka' was heard by the general public, the craze for the song started. The song set to music by Vijay Antony is being passed around through mobile phones and college students have taken a special affinity to it. The director Prasad says that reshoot has become a necessity to appease general audiences. Reports suggest that the song has been re-shot in a period of eight days spending about 15 lakhs.

The same phenomenon has happened with the song 'Taxi Taxi' from the film 'Sakarakatti'. The song set to tunes by A. R. Rahman is ever so popular among music lovers that the director of the film has decided to pep up the song with some foreign models. The cost factor has gone over the top as the filmmakers have spent 36 lakhs just for the models.

Certain observers of cinema squarely blame 'negligence' on the part of the filmmakers on failing to understand the 'taste' of the audience. But then who knows what elements of a film go on well with the masses before hand?

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A. R. Rahman speaks on 'Marma Yogi'

'Marma Yogi', a mega-budget project set in the sixth century A.D. will bring Kamal Haasan and A. R. Rahman together after a gap of almost eight years. The last time Rahman scored music for a Kamal film was Thenali.

'It is very early to comment on the film but what I can say now is that I will do a bit of research, since this is a period film,' he says.

And how about working in an animation film – Sultan, The Warrior? 'It is exciting, no doubt. It offers endless scope,' he puts it succinctly. Directed by Soundarya, daughter of Rajinikanth, the 3-D animation flick will feature the superstar as a mythological, larger than life hero. The multi-lingual film is being made in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Rahman has no intentions on working only for big banners.  'I would work in ventures where the focus is concentrated on music. That was the case with 'Sakkarakatti'. I am pleased the songs have gone down well with the audience'.

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Ram Gopal Verma to Thanu to A R Rahman

Sakkarakatti, the maiden venture of Kala Prabhu, son of leading producer Kalaipuli S Thanu has Shantanu, son of K Bhagyaraj in the lead role with Vedhika as heroine. Music for this film is scored by A R Rahman and the songs are already a chartbuster. The best among the lot is said to be the peppy number ‘Taxi Taxi’ sung by Benny Dayal, Blaze, Javed Ali and

Viviane Chaix who have brought in oodles of energy with style in this specific track.

This song has apparently impressed Bollywood director Ram Gopal Verma who had sent a laudatory message to producer Thanu who on the other hand has handed over the appreciation letter to Rahman. In a field where open congratulations are a rarity, RGV should certainly be lauded for such a positive feedback.

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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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Taxi Taxi reshoot

A R Rahman's hit number Taxi..Taxi...in 'Sakkarakatti' has been reshoot now.

The song has been declared a big hit and is catching the imagination of youth across the State. V Creations, the producers of the film decided to re-shoot the song Taxi Taxi…


It has been re-framed rapper Blaaze and was shot starring Shantanoo and five French models at Perambur Binny Mills. Kalaa Prabhu, son of producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, is directing the film.

'Sakkarakatti' audio, released by Sony BMG has made it big and is sold in a quick pace.

The re-shot version of 'Taxi Taxi'… will hit music channels by the end of this month.

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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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Sakkarakatti's highway song

While Rahman's chartbusting music for the Shantanu starrer Sakkarakatti is already catching attention, the crew is busy shooting a few songs for a final wrap of the film. Rahman has scored 6 songs for the movie of which the Taxi Taxi song is now being filmed in and around Chennai. The song is said to be shot entirely in

highways, predominantly the scenic Chennai – Pondy ECR road. State-of-the-art cameras are also rumored to be employed for the song to make the picturization and angles look stylish. Cast and crew of Sakkarakatti are recently spotted on the ECR, off Chennai, while filming the song.

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Bhagyaraj's second innings with ‘Puthiya Varpugal’

Actor Bhagyaraj has almost completed shooting for his next directorial venture 'Puthiya Varpugal'. Starring his son Santhanoo in the lead role, the movie went to floors a couple of months ago.

Santhanoo, who is eagerly, awaiting the release of his maiden venture 'Sakkarakatti', plays a happy-go-lucky-youngster in the movie.

Sources close to Bhagyaraj say, 'the movie's title is inspired by Bhagyaraj's yesteryear hit film. However it is not its remake.'

Major portions of the film have been shot and song sequences are yet to be canned. Dharan has scored the music.

'Santhanoo has played his part well and he hopefully emerges as a star to reckon with in future', they added.

Bhagyaraj's last directorial venture was 'Parijatham', which features Prithviraj and his daughter Saranya in the lead roles.

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'Sakkarakatti' to storm theaters soon

Debutant director Kalaprabhu is busy with the post-production works for ‘Sakkarakatti’, a movie which marks the debut of director-actor Bhagyaraj's son Shanthanoo on the silver screen as hero.

Kalaprabhu, son of producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, says, “It is a stylish film”.

'Romance plays a major part of the film involving three prominent characters – Shanthanoo, Ishitha and Vedika. It would be a different film in Tamil cinema'.

On his experience working with A R Rahman for the film, Kalaprbahu says, 'I narrated the story to him for over an hour. He listened to it patiently and finally agreed to do the film. Rahman is a soft natured human being, but then he becomes tough when it comes to work. He agrees for a tune only after several attempts.'

'Shanthanoo is good friend of mine. He has performed with ease and so have my lead heroines. Post-production would be completed soon and the movie would be released as soon as possible', he adds.

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Film music sales rising

Until a few days ago, the Tamil film audio market was dull and all fingers pointed to piracy as the reason for dipping sales. Most audio companies started cribbing but their fortune has taken a new turn.

The audio shops are back to making brisk business and audio CDs are sold like hot cakes now.

Due thanks should be given to corporate who entered the field and also the catchy albums which were released in the past few days.

Rajinikanth's 'Kuselan' set to tunes by G V Prakash, Harris Jayaraj's 'Dhaam Dhoom' and 'Sathyam', A R Rahman's 'Sakkarakatti' and Yuvan Shankar Raja's brisk tunes in 'Saroja' are sold like hot cakes.

The songs in these five albums are already topping the charts. Music-lovers are keen to buy them as they feel the songs are worth listening to.

The audio shop owners say there are very good turnouts in their shops. Hopefully the trend would continue.

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Sakkarakatti -Trailer

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