Suriya’s ‘7am Arivu’ to clash with Vijay’s ‘Velayudham’ for Deepavali

Actor Suriya’s upcoming film ‘7am Arivu’ is likely to clash with Vijay’s ‘Velayudham’ on Deepavali.  The two stars, who starred together in films like ‘Friends’ more than a decade back, are all set to vie with each other for garnering the public’s attention on 26th October this year.

While ‘Velayudham’ has Genelia and Hansika opposite Vijay and has been directed by ‘remake’ king ‘Jayam’ Raja, Suriya’s ‘7am Arivu’ has been directed by the diminutive A.R. Murugadoss and pits the debutant Shruti Haasan opposite Suriya.  ‘Velayudham’ is said to be a wholesome commercial entertainer whereas ‘7am Arivu’ would be a never-before kind of film in Tamil cinema.

Suriya plays the triple roles of a scientist, a Buddhist Monk and a Circus artiste in the film which has been set in various periods of time.  The talented and pretty Shruti Haasan would also be making her much-awaited debut in this film as a heroine.  With her looks and grace, she would surely be luring the Tamil youths in the days to come, predict observers.

The audio launch of ‘7am Arivu’ has been scheduled to be held at the Chennai Trade Center on the 22nd September, at 6.00 PM. It’d be a grand ceremony attended by the bigwigs of the Tamil film industry. The producer, Udhayanidhi Stalin, has promised some high voltage performances during the event.

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Suriya's to team up with Venkat Prabhu for his next?

There are multiple versions doing rounds about the next film of Venkat Prabhu, post the gigantic success of this director's last venture, Ajith-starrer 'Mankatha'. And one of them claims he would work with Suirya for his forthcoming project, which would get soon kick-start!

"Suirya was thoroughly impressed with a one-liner narrated by Venkat Prabhu and is game for working with him. However, it may take some time for the actor to start the film, as he has to honour his earlier commitments as he is busy with Maatraan and would do a film with Hari after that," sources say.

 Venkat Prabhu's 'Mankatha' is emerging the blockbuster of the year, with box-office reports claiming never-before figures. The film has been declared a super hit in all centers and is still running strong, exactly a month after its release.

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Looks like director Venkat Prabhu has finally decided on his next project! If the buzz in Kollywood is true, then the Mankatha director has achieved a coup of sorts by signing up with none other than Suriya for his next flick. 

The director's Mankatha had the second highest opening ever in K-town, second to only the Superstar's Endhiran. Though Suriya has agreed in principle to work with him, it looks like the director would have to wait for a while before the film can actually go on the floor. Suriya's 7aum Arivu is yet to release and he has to complete Hari's film before he starts Venkat Prabhu's project.

Currently, Venkat Prabhu is off to Malaysia with Premgi and friends for a holiday, possibly to celebrate the success of Mankatha and relax after the Charan-Sona episode. 

Know more about Suriya's Buddhist monk role in 7am Arivu

By now, we all know that Suriya will play the role of a Buddhist monk (Bodhidharma) in his much awaited 7 Aum Arivu, directed by A.R. Murugadoss. There are reports that Suriya will sport the look of a Buddhist monk for only 20 minutes in the film. Here are more details on the role. Suriya will appear as a Tamil prince from Kancheepuram who travels to China and became a well-respected monk there. Director Murugadoss has done a lot of research on the role and sources who have seen the raw version of the film are amazed with Suriya's performance.

The story is said to revolve around a time machine brought to India by a scientist (played by Shruti or Suriya according to conflicting versions). The film is also being dubbed in Hindi and Telugu. 7 Aum Arivu is a sci-fi thriller in which Suriya plays a double role and Shruti Haasan is the heroine. Ravi K. Chandran handles the camera while Harris Jayaraj is the music director.

7am Arivu Movie Team Press Meet Event Stills

Suriya and I can't do for the next 5 years - AR Murugadas

AR Murugadoss has said that neither Suriya nor he could make a film like 7aum Arivu for the next five years. Elaborating on this, the director said that there is so much of hard work involved in the making of 7aum Arivu and they cannot think of working so hard at least for the next five years.

AR Murugadoss had three scripts ready for Suriya and it was the star that chose the 7aum Arivu script because he wanted to reach the pinnacle with his acting. 7aum Arivu is expected to further up Suriya’s already soaring star status when it is released this Diwali

7am Arivu creates history in Kerala

The Suriya- Shruthi Haasan, AR Murgadoss directed Tamil sci-fi thriller 7aum Arivu, Kerala rights have gone for a new record price.

The film has been purchased by a leading Tamil distributor in Bangalore and distributed through Divya Pictures Ravi for a whopping price.

The market buzz is that 7aum Arivu Kerala rights have been sold at an astronomical Rs 2.50 Crore, the highest ever paid for a Suriya film in the state.

Remember Suriya’s Singam was sold only for 90 lakhs for Kerala territory but the film went on to do business worth Rs 1.75 Cr in the stae.

Divya Pictures is planning to release 7aum Arivu in 100 screens in Kerala for Diwali. It is going to be an interesting battle in Kerala as Tamil hero’s Vijay’s Velayutham and Shah Rukh Khan’s RA.One will be clashing with 7aum Arivu.

7aum Arivu - Suriya stained himslef for fans & audience [Pics]

7am Arivu is the film which has Surya and Shruti Hassan in the lead roles. This film is directed by A.R Murugadoss. The audio CD and the trailer of the film was released yesterday evening at Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam.

Surya speaking on this occasion said, “When A.R Murugadoss met me, he said that we should not do ordinary entertaining films and it should be of a different genre. After Ghajini we are joining hands for the second time. Because of this there will be lots of expectations among the people. So there was a compulsion that we have to narrate a different thing in this film. I have strained a lot for the sake of my fans and audience. People are still worshipping Bodhidharma. In order to give life to the role, I underwent strenuous workouts to get my six packs. This film will be an important one in Tamil cinema. “

Director A.R Murugadoss while speaking said, “After directing Hindi Ghajini, I got lots of offers in Hindi. But I came to Tamil because of the affection I am having for it. In 7am Arivu there are lot of things beyond cinema. The opening 15 minutes will be astounding. One Crore has been sent for one minute. 15 Crores were spent for 15 minutes sequences. This was possible because of the producer Udhayanidhi Stalin. Surya has strained himself very much in getting his six packs and had acted in the climax sequences. This film will be a pride to the Tamilians living throughout the world. “

Actors Karthi, Dhanush, Jai, actress Shruti Hassan, music composer Harris Jayaraj, producers Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dayanidhi Azhagiri participated in this event.

There was also cultural programme featuring actress Anjali, Lakshmi Rai and Rukmani.

7aam Arivu - mix of history, research and medicine

Director AR Murugadoss is proud of his forthcoming film '7aum Arivu', which he says is a mix of history, research and medicine. "I feel proud to make such a film. And am sure the audience too would feel so after watching it," says the 'Dheena' and 'Ghajini' director.

"Tamils were smarter those days and they were capable of doing things which were dismissed as impossible by others. For example, Bodhi Dharma, a martial arts exponent from Kanchipuram, is still worshipped in China," Murugadoss says.

Confirming that the film would feature Suriya in multiple roles, the director says the actor's dedication and hard work in '7aum Arivu' would fetch him rich praises. "He is a director's actor. He would always exceed our expectations. Suriya is superb," Murugadoss says.

Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin on Red Giant Movies banner, music of the film, composed by Harris Jayaraj, was launched in Chennai a couple of days ago. Initial reports suggest that the songs from '7aum Arivu' shot up the charts.

Vettrimaran choose Suriya for his next?

Well there have been talks on this front for more than a couple of months now. The director, though just two films old, is the proud owner of two National Awards - one for the Best Director and the other for the Best Screenplay, for his critically and commercially acclaimed film 'Aadukalam' which also fetched its hero Dhanush a National Award for the Best Actor category.

Vetrimaran has made it clear that he will not be showcasing his favorite hero Dhanush in his third film. So who will play the lead in the next film of this director, who is known for his critically acclaimed films?

Well there is a strong rumour doing rounds in the Tamil film circles that Vetrimaran might just rope in Suriya Sivakumar for his third film. According to sources close to the director, he is almost through with the scripting of his third film, and is all set to ready his team for this project. This film will be produced by Dayanidhi Alagiri's Cloud Nine Movies.

Suriya is, at the moment committed to KV Anand's 'Maatran' after which he will be doing a film for director Hari. Though nothing regarding the Vetrimaran-Suriya association has been confirmed yet, there is a strong undercurrent in the Kollywood circles that Suriya might just nod his yes to this project.

7am Arivu Music Review

Banner:	Red Giant Movies
Cast:	Surya, Sruti Hassan, Avinash, Abhinaya and others
Direction:	A R Murugadoss
Production:	Udhayanidhi Stalin
Music:	Harris Jayaraj
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Review: 7aum Arivu music invokes a sense of deja vu

Director A R Murugadoss's 7aum Arivu (The Seventh Sense), produced by Red Giant Movies and starring Suriya, is possibly among the most anticipated Tamil movies of the year. With music composed by his favourite, Harris Jeyaraj, here's a listen at what this hit-duo has to offer:

In typical Harris fashion, Oh Ringa Ringa begins with a strong voice humming with tribal overtones, before switching over to rap. The song sounds overwhelmingly like the A R Rahman hit Taxi Taxi. The tribal feel carries on throughout with its steady beat as Roshan and Jerry John pitch in while Benny Dayal and Suchithra provide additional voices. Pa Vijay's lyrics are strictly functional. Other than the thumping beats, nothing seems to be going for this song.

Mun Andhi kicks off with a melodious whistle and a female voice humming. Karthik takes up the song with his usual fluidity to Na Muthukumar's romantic lyrics and Megha's accompaniment. A mildly pleasant number that reminds one of A R Rahman's early romantic compositions.

Vijay Prakash, Karthik, Shruthi Haasan (her western-music tinted voice intact) and Shalini join together in Yellae Lama, enthusiastically yelling at full-pitch at times with a brief flute interlude. This does grab your attention in the beginning, but then descends into mediocrity.

Yemma Yemma starts off on a sober note; this time, it's veteran SPB who picks up the vocals. Shades of Anjala from Vaaranam Aayiram peek through occasionally. The simplicity of the song, Kabilan's lyrics, and its pace are very appealing. Swetha Mohan hums through the interlude, and the soothing melody continues. A very appealing number.

Innum Enna Thozha appears to be the rousing "let's-win-the-world" song, rendered by Balram, while Naresh Iyer pitches in as well. Pa Vijay's lyrics are certainly inspiring enough but only towards the end does the emotion get through.

The Rise of Damo (Mandarin), sung by Hao Wang and penned by Karky, is so simple that it sounds almost like a nursery rhyme, and therein lies its appeal.

It looks like Harris Jeyaraj has run out of steam. While Yemma Yemma and The Rise of Damo are appealing, the rest sound like he remixed some of his own older numbers, or chose to be inspired by other classics. Perhaps the picturisation will add more appeal to the songs.

7aum Arivu's music does have its moments, but these are few and far between.

Detailed Review

Song: Oh Ringa Ringa
Singer(s): Roshan, Jerry John, Benny Dayal, Suchitra
Lyrics: Pa. Vijay
The moment you play the song, you might be surprised that it sounds similar to AR Rahman's famous song 'Taxi taxi...' from Sakkarakatti. The beats and the singing style are similar to the earlier number. However, the latest track is good. Suchitra starts it by voicing 'Lava lava lamma..' The drum beats and the Western style tune make it as a worthy soundtrack to hear. Mind you, it will a different appeal, when we see it with visuals.

Song: Mun Andhi
Singer(s): Karthik, Megha
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
One would not have expected a feel-good song to arrive soon after a heavy beats song. Well, Karthik, who is one of the bests crooner in romantic songs in Tamil, has done the magic again. With his soft vocal and Na. Muthukumar's wonderful lines, the song takes you for a romantic ride.

Song: Yellae Lama
Singer(s): Vijay Prakash, Karthik, Shalini and Shruti Hassan
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
The song, comprising some of the big names, is a fast track. The song is rich in instruments and keeps the same momentum till the end. It is more of a beats than voice. This track also belongs to the list of songs, which could have a different look when seen on-screen.

Song: Yamma Yamma
Singers: SP Balasubramaniam & Swetha Mohan
Lyrics: Kabilan
SP Balasubramaniam comes behind the bike for the pathos song of the album. 'Yamma yamma..' lyrics penned by Kabilan will be hit among the guys, who have lost their love. The legendary singer has beautifully crooned in the slow track. The instruments, especially ghatam, used in the song makes you to give thumbs up for the song instantly.

Song: Innum Enna Thozha
Singers: Balram, Naresh Iyer, Suchith Suresan
Lyrics: Pa. Vijay
An unexpected inspirational song arrives to change your mood. Pa. Vijay has proved his brilliancy with his words again. Balram's voice has perfectly fitted to the soundtrack and the chorus adds more energy to the track.

Song: The Rise of Damo (Chinese Song)
Singers: Hao Wang
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
Here comes the song, which you have been eagerly waiting to listen - the Chinese number. Even though we cannot understand the lyrics, yet it impresses with the tune in its traditional Mandarin style of singing.

Verdict:
Harris Jayaraj compositional 7aam Arivu has variety of songs. The soundtracks will have larger appeal when it is watched. The Rise of Damo, Yamma Yamma and Mun Andhi are best songs of the film.