Vikram-Bala Film: Basic story ready, script under development

Most of us know that Vikram would soon join hands with Bala, the man who gave his acting career two turning points, with 'Sethu' and 'Pithamagan'. The unknown thing is that the script for the film is taking shape on a fast track.

"The basic story is ready. Bala, with the help of a popular writer, is now developing it into a perfect script. This will go on for at least a couple of months, within which the Chiyaan will complete his other commitments," say sources.

Fresh from the success of 'Deiva Thirumagal', Vikram is now simultaneously acting in two films- 'Rajapattai' and 'Karikalan'. "Suseenthiran is expected to complete the shoot of Rajapattai very soon," say sources.

On joining hands with Bala again, Vikram says, "Our wavelength is always the same and I am like an assistant director while acting in a film directed by Bala. He is my best friend, brother and mentor. I just love working with him."

Vikram - Bala to team up again

The successful combination of Sethu andPithamagan are gearing up to work together again! Yes, Vikram and Bala seems to be planning to join hands for a Tamil film, which is expected to take off in 2012.

Bala gave a hint about him directing Vikram at the recently held thanksgiving party of Deiva Thirumagal. The director said that he would work with Anniyan star again but refused to give further details, whether he has plans to direct the actor in the near future.

Sources say that Vikram is eager to work under Bala. They are in talks but nothing has been finalized. The filmmaker should impress the actor with a good script to get his approval, concludes a source.

Meanwhile, Vikram is busy with Susindran's Rajapattai and he has given the nod to act in AL Vijay's next film. It is only after the completion of these films, the actor will commit for Bala's project.

Mani Sharma & Bala celebrating together!

The numero uno of Kollywood’s music world Mani Sharma is celebrating his 47th birthday today.

Mani Sharma Yanamandra was born on July 11, 1964, at Machilipatnam, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. He started his career as a keyboard player under the guidance of music director Sri Satyam in late 80′s. He toured with Indian playback singer Padma Bhushan Dr.Sri S.P.Balasubramaniam. Mani Sharma used to work with A. R. Rahman under the composition of Maestro Ilaiyaraja in Chennai.

He has scored music for over 140 films and is popularly known as “Swara Brahma” in Tollywood for his contributions to music.

Not only Mani Sharma but Director Bala also celebrates his birthday today. Bala is celebrating his 45th birthday today.

Bala was born on 11 July 1966 in Periyakulam, Theni district, Tamil Nadu. He studied Tamil Literature at The American College in Madurai. After completion of his studies he struggled a lot to settle in life. Later he came to Chennai and entered the film industry. He joined as an assistant director under National Film Award–winning director and cinematographer Balu Mahendra and started his career.

So far he has done five films and all of them are award winning films. His film Sethu itself has bagged National, Filmfare and Tamilnadu state awards. Bala gave new meaning to filmmaking in Tamil and transformed Tamil cinema with meaningful and realistic films like — Sethu, Nandha, Pithamagan, Naan Kaduval and latest is Avan Ivan. Bala: Man of the moment is currently enjoying the success of Avan Ivan.

His next project is with all debutants and later which in 2012 he is going to direct Vishal again.

Way2movies wishes Mani Sharma and Director Bala a very very happy Birthday!

Vishal – Bala together again!

It was through Arya, Vishal got in touch with director Bala for Avan Ivan and this is a known fact as it has been confirmed by Vishal in many interviews.

In fact during the initial days of shoot for Avan Ivan, director Bala was not very happy in casting Vishal but later as the film progressed with few scenes Bala was impressed with his outstanding performance.  Avan Ivan’s main highlight for being successful is Vishal’s performance.

The latest buzz in the tinsel town is that the duo is in plans in coming up with another movie. The director is busy in preparing the script and the film will not be on the lines of typical Bala style. This film is completely contrary to his earlier outings and will concentrate on entertaining child and those young at heart.

Just give a break to your anxiety; the film will not happen immediately as Bala is coming up with a low budget film with all debutants. The duo’s film is expected to go on floors mostly by next year end.