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Trisha - Lakshmi Rai controversy over Mankatha roles

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 Actress Lakshmi Rai has got something that she might have not expected for. The actress has been doing merely minor roles in the film and got a bumper offer through the film ‘Mankatha’ that is rocking in box office now.

The actress has done a negative role in this film and is receiving good credits for her performance. But now Lakshmi Rai picks up an unwanted dispute with Trisha saying that Venkat Prabhu had offered her to choose between two roles and she chose the negative one as it couple of songs and more meaty scope during climax as well.

Trisha soon comes into the picture adding that Venkat Prabhu told that he had written the character with her in mind and there is no point to argue about it. ‘My character had more to do with the emotional quotient and it is very well received by the audiences for they have been appreciating me. Naturally the actress starring opposite Ajith Kumar will be the highlight when it comes to publicity.’

Venkat Prabhu is little disappointed with Lakshmi Rai as he utters that the film is a good hit now and he is wondering why Lakshmi Rai is putting down other artists..

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Venkat Prabhu's latest film is a hit and the entire team, including Trisha and Lakshmi Rai, is basking in its success. However, Lakshmi Rai, who has been noticed in her vampish role, now claims that she was the first actress to be signed on by Venkat Prabhu and that she was offered the choice of roles between Ajith's love interest and Sona.

"Yes, I was given a choice. Venkat and I were having a casual chat and I asked him to explain both the characters to me. I liked the role of Sona better. She has a lot to do and is part of the climax as well. I got to do some meaty stuff and also be part of two songs! Moreover, I have never done a character with shade of negativity earlier in Kollywood. I'm very happy with the response I've been getting," says Lakshmi.

But the director begs to differ. Venkat clarifies, "I think Lakshmi Rai is confused. It was never the case. She was, in fact, confirmed for a role in which she's paired with Ashwin in the first script I wrote. When Ajith came into the picture, I changed the screenplay and because we had already given her an advance, we offered her Sona's role. I approached only Trisha for the role opposite Ajith."

Trisha has been widely appreciated for her small but emotional role in Mankatha. On her part, the actress says, "Venkat and I are good friends. He called me and told me that he had written this role with me in mind and asked if I could do it. And I also wanted to work with him. I told Venkat, 'anything for you.' I love Ajith and I have done two films with him. I like being part of a big project."

As for Lakshmi's claims, Trisha says, "To be very honest, it's a joke for me to comment on this. As to why she's claiming this now, that's only something she can answer. At the end of the day whether there are 3 or 4 girls in the film, whoever is paired opposite Ajith will be featured in the publicity. I just think it's very silly."

Whether it's for publicity now or for having received none during the release, the question on everyone's mind seems to be why Lakshmi Rai is making such claims post the film being declared a hit. Venkat concludes saying, "I feel sad for Lakshmi Rai. She's been part of a good film and I don't see why she wants o put down the other artists now."


Lawrence’s Kanchana delayed


Lawrence, Kanchana which is the sequel of previous venture, Muni (2007) has been postponed from July 5th to July 22nd. As Vikram starrer Deiva Thirumagal is slated for its release on July 15th and also the unavailability of the screens had made the filmmakers of Kanchana to postpone for a week.

Kanchana is a horror film written and directed by Raghava Lawrence. The film sees Lawrence in the lead role while Sarathkumar, Lakshmi Rai, Sriman, Manobala, Kovai Sarala and others. The film trailers have created a lot of buzz in the tinsel town as Lawrence performance is totally unusual. Kanchana as a bilingual in Tamil and Telugu, the Telugu version is releasing on July 15th itself as there is no stiff competition for the film.

The highlight of Kanchana is said to be the blood- soaked get-up of Lawrence wearing a red Sari. Thaman has scored the music for this horror film. .

The Hindi version of Kanchana is also in cards and Salman Khan is likely to reprise the role of Lawrence in Hindi.

Ajith back from Bangkok!


Mankatha team who stationed in Bangkok for a week days is back in Chennai.

The cast and crew including Ajith, Lakshmi Rai, Premji Amaren, director Venkat Prabhu and others have been in Bangkok to complete the remaining one song of the film. Now after wrapping up the song the team is back in Chennai. The shoot of Mankatha is almost completed and little bit of patch work is yet to be completed. On the other hand the post production works and the dubbing works of the film are going on a brisk pace. The audio launch of the film is tentatively slated to take place on July 18th as per some snoopy sources; however an official statement is awaited from the filmmakers.

Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja is working is working day in and day out for the audio of Mankatha. Producer of the film Dayanidhi Alagiri confesses that the audio have come out exceptionally. The team is working towards an August 12/ 19 release.

Director Venkat Prabhu tweets “Audio is coming out this month no matter what!! Working towards it!! Movie next month for sure!! Da date is a bit messed because of artists date!”

Watch out for this space for latest updates of Mankatha!!!