G.V. Prakash for Kuselan?

It is almost certain that young music director G.V. Prakashkumar would do the music for superstar Rajinikanth’s next movie ‘Kuselan’ directed by P. Vasu.

The expectations are shooting up ever since the news on the project started leaking. K. Balachandar, along with the co-producers and the director P. Vasu gave a Pongal treat for the fans by making an official announcement on the movie on the auspicious Pongal day (January 15) at Taj Coramandel, in Chennai.

Rajini, who was eagerly awaited by the media persons, joined the event late in the evening. Pasupathy, who dons an important role, also attended the press meet.

The movie’s title is a fine and sensible selection. Kuselan, in Mahabharatha was a poor man and a dear friend of Krishna, the king. The epic talks at length about their deep friendship. Since the movie is about the friendship between a poor man and a celebrity, the title seems to be quite relevant.

The movie will be jointly produced by Seven Arts Vijayakumar, Kavithalaya K Balachander, Pushpa Kandasamy, and Vaijayanthi Movies Aswin Dutt (Telugu producer).

Rajini and Kamal for Kuselan ?

News about the superstar’s next venture, Kuselan, is catching up like wildfire. And the latest on this front is that the current heartthrob Nayanthara has been approached to play the lady lead for super star. While lead roles are mostly the director’s choice, the entire production unit of Kuselan feels that Nayanthara would be the best bet for their project. Talks are on with the actress, though she is yet to sign the dotted lines; however, it is

expected that she may do so.

As this movie is about an actor, director P. Vasu intends to rope in about 20 actors and actresses for guest appearances. When questioned about this, P.Vasu said, “We have approached twenty stars but their participation will depend on their availability.” As Balachander, the producer of Kuselan is the guru of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan and director P.Vasu is considered to be close to both of them. Will this association pave way for a guest appearance by Kamal in Kuselan? Moreover, the fans are also craving to see both the stars on screen for a long time.

Kuselan, a bilingual, will be made in Tamil and Telugu. Actress Ileana, very popular in Tollywood, was offered the female lead role in the Telugu version initially but she turned it down due to non-availability of call sheet. While Pasupathy has signed up for the Tamil version, Jagapathy Babu has bagged the same role in the Telugu project.

Superstar Rajini + KB + Vasu + GV Prakash :: KUSE(Y)LAN!

Before the excitement of Sivaji and its success could ebb down, announcement about Super Star Rajnikanth's forthcoming projects and the twin bonanza has generated a lot of frenzy among his fans and well wishers across the globe. Though the time taken to complete his grandiose venture Robot with Shankar could be a little longer,

Rajnikanth has ensured to sustain the exhilaration among his fans by featuring in a film to be produced by Kavithalaya and directed by P Vasu.

This film titled Kuselan is based on a Malayalam film Katha Parayumbol which featured Mammooty and Sreenivasan in the lead roles. The Malayalam version dealt deeply the friendship and relationship between a barber and a popular film star. In Kuselan, Rajnikanth will be playing the role of Mammooty and Pasupathy will take on Sreenivasan's character. Inside sources reveal that the name Kuselan is chosen from Hindu mythology where he happens to be Lord Krishna's childhood friend and the latter comes to his rescue when he is in a very bad state of poverty. Looks like the Super Star's Kuselan also will highlight the significance of true friendship. An apt title indeed.

Meena in Kuselan

The cast of Kuselan, the upcoming Rajinikanth film which is a remake of the Malayalam Katha Paryumbol is getting finalized. The pivotal roles will be done by Rajinikanth and Pasupathy and there have been varied rumors regarding the lady leads in the film. Many leading names were discussed but not confirmed. As regards super star’s

Meena

heroine, Nayanthara turned lucky for the third consecutive time and bagged the role.

Now for the role of Pasupathy’s wife, Tabu and Simran were considered but they were not able to give their consent due to their prior commitments. In the original version Meena was the wife of Sreenivasan and the mother of three children. When she was approached to do the same role in Tamil, she has also agreed. While talking to the media, director P Vasu said, “As per Kuselan’s script, Meena’s role is that of a young mother whose children are in the school going age group. Her performance was wonderful in Katha Paryumbol and we were very keen that she does the same role in Tamil too. We are also very sure that Meena is the right choice for this role and thankfully she has also agreed to do the film”

KUSELAN - Rajini & Vasu

Director P. Vasu's next directorial venture starring Rajinikanth has been named "Kuselan". It will be a remake of the Malayalam super-hit "Katha Parayumbol" in which Mamootty and Sreenivasan starred. It was released during Christmas last year and it became an instant success.

The Tamil version will be produced by Kavithalaya, the production house of Rajini's mentor K. Balachander. Panchu Arunachalam will also be associated with the project as co-producer. Vidyasagar will be the music director. Just days after the official announcement of Shankar's what is described as "heavy weight" "Robot" starring Rajini, P. Vasu told media persons about his plans to remake in Tamil the Malayalam blockbuster with Rajini in the lead.

Before the discussions started on the project, Sreenivasan, writer and co-producer of "Katha Parayumbol" had held a special screening of the film for Rajini who was said to have been impressed by the story. It is a sentimental comedy. The story revolves around a deep and abiding friendship between a struggling barber and a reigning superstar who are childhood friends.Mammootty played the superstar and Sreenivasan the barber in the Malayalam film while Rajini will play the lead role and Pasupathy will do the barber character in Tamil.

The title of the Tamil remake "Kuselan" is inspired by the story of how Lord Krishna helped his boyhood friend of the Gurukula days, Sudhama (Kuchela), when he was passing through hard times due to utter poverty. Work on the Tamil project will start soon and the film is expected to be ready for release by August, much ahead of "Robot".

Nayantara pairs with Rajini?

he latest buzz on 'Kuselan' is that the hot and sensational Nayantara might pair up with superstar in 'Kuselan'. Earlier it was said that the unit was in touch with Tabu to play the lead role. Now Nayantara's name is tipped to be the choice of the director.

If the news is confirmed, it would be third consecutive film for Nayantara to act with the superstar. She played the ladylove of Rajini in 'Chandramukhi' and appeared in a song with Rajini in 'Sivaji'. Will she hit a hat trick?

Meanwhile, Simran has told in a recent interview to a Tamil weekly that the negotiations for her participation in 'Kuselan' are still on. So, the question over Simran in 'Kuselan' seems to be far from over.

Who will act in 'Kuselan'? Nayantara or Simran or both? Let us keep our fingers crossed till the official announcement is made.

Kuselan, Rajni’s next

The tile of the quickie that Superstar Rajinikanth would be doing before Shankar’s Robot has been decided. The film, to be directed by P. Vasu, has now been christened Kuselan.

The film is about the friendship between a village barber and his friend, a movie star who comes to that village for shooting. Hence the title Kuselan, who according to Hindu mythology, is the poor friend of Lord Krishna. Rajinikanth plays the movie star while Pasupathi is touted to play the role of the barber.

This will be a remake of the Malayalam flick Katha Parayumbol, which was Mammootty’s X’mas offer in 2007, with Mammootty and Sreenivasan playing the lead roles. Rajinikanth, who watched a special show of the movie in Chennai, was inspired by it and decided to do it in Tamil.

P. Vasu and Rajni joined hands to give the blockbuster Chandrmukhi, which was also a remake of a Malayalam movie. Will they get lucky again? In all likelihood, yes! Furthermore, they will have the super resources of KB’s wisdom to tap into as well. Yes, the ace director’s Kavithalaya Productions will be producing the film.