Varanam Aayiram Surya Final Shoot

Gautham Menon's 'Varanam Aayiram' starring Surya, Divya Spandana, Sameera Reddy and Simran is shaping up very fast. With musical score by Harris Jayaraj, the movie has already hogged the headlines for Surya appearing with six pack abs in the film.

Meanwhile, a few important sequences for the movie were shot in the Air Force Station in Sulur near Coimbatore recently. It featured Surya along with NSG Commandos appearing in a stunt sequence.

After a great ordeal, permission was obtained to shoot at the air force station. Gautham Menon and Suriya share a good rapport as their previous film 'Khaakha Khaakha' had hit the bull's eye.

Expectations are very high on 'Varanam Aayiram' as the movies is nearing completion and getting ready for release.

 
Source:Varanam Aayiram Surya Final Shoot

Vaaranam Aayiram Surya and Simran Songs

Vaaranam Aayiram is about father-son relationship and Surya puts in various appearances ranging from a youth to an old man. Produced at a big budget by Oscar Films, music is by Harris Jayaraj.Ramya and Sameera Reddy pair with Surya while Simran is said to be his heroine when Surya portrays an aged person.All the important scenes have been shot. Only a song sequence featuring Simran and Surya about reminiscences of their youth, is to be picturised.

 
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Vaaranam Ayiram songs

Vaaranam Ayiram song, Adiye Kolluthe has made its way into the fast growing popular media, the internet. Gautam Menon the director of Vaaranam Aayiram confirms this.

Looks like the song found its way to the internet because an employee who worked with Gautam and who was shown the door more than six months ago, had taken the CD containing a song sequence. Menon added that those sequences were raw and unedited.

Gautham Vasudeva Menon's action drama Vaaranam Aayiram has Surya , Simran, Divya and Sameera Reddy in the lead roles. The movie is produced by Aascar Films, V.Ravichandran.

 
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Vaaranam Aayiram on August 15

Time and now, we are not able to exactly find out the release date of Vaaranam Aayiram. Finally, after many obsessions from producer Oscar V Ravichandran, Gowtham has somehow managed to complete the movie. And now comes the happy news that Vaaranam Aayiram will finally hit the screens on August 15 for the occasion of Independence Day.

 
Source:Vaaranam Aayiram on August 15

Sameera on Surya

Vaaranam Aayiram directed by Gautham Menon is nearing completion and the film has Simran, Sameera Reddy and Divya in the lead roles. While talking about her co-star Surya, Sameera Reddy states that it is very difficult to perform well especially in the presence of a talented actor like Surya.

She further says, "I have done films in Telugu and Hindi but the role in Vaaranam Aayiram was very challenging and I thoroughly enjoyed doing it." To a further query on her character in the film, the lady preferred to be tight lipped. She is also amazed at the way Surya kept losing and gaining weight for the film and found it difficult to counter him in many scenes which resulted in many retakes from her side. On her next project in Tamil, Sameera said that she has been lassoed on to Gautham Menon's next project with Ajith.

 
Source:Sameera on Surya

Gautham speaks on Varanam Aayiram

Gautham Menon is a busy director in Tamil cinema today. The director, who is known for his serious action films, is currently directing Suriya for 'Varanam Aayiram'.

Buzz is that he would be directing Vikram next. Busy completing 'Varanam Aayiram', the ace director chose time off his busy schedule to share his views on how 'Varanam Aayiram' has shaped up.

'It's a simple film about a youngster and his experiences in life. He lives life fully, discovers something new every moment. He is on the verge of life every moment.'

On his next, he says, 'We have started work on 'Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikaalam', with Trisha in the lead and several other newcomers- Sandhya, Nikita, Veera, Karthik, Shyam and Satish. It is going to be a fun film about several people falling in love left and right'.

 
Source:Gautham speaks on Varanam Aayiram

15 million rupees worth camera damaged

Oscar Ravichandran produced Vaaranam Aayiram (Varanam Ayiram), which is starred by Surya and Sameera Reddy is getting ready.

Shooting was taken for a song sequence in which an expensive camera was used.  A technician from Mumbai was handling the camera, by wearing it in his hip belt.

Un-expectedly he fell down and suffered head injuries.  He was immediately given medical treatment.  While he fell down, the camera that he was wearing in his belt, fall down and broken.  The value of the camera is said to be 15 million rupees worth.

Shooting was cancelled temporarily and another camera of the same quality was brought and shooting continued.

When Oscar Ravichandran was contacted to comment, he says "In shooting spot, these kind of accidents are normal, even though its all very very rare events!"

 
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‘Varanam Aayiram’: Trouble of the Budget

Varanam Aayiram', Surya, Sameera Reddy and Divya starrer, faces an unpredicted trouble even as 80 per cent of the shooting is said to be completed. Producer Oscar Ravichandiran has filled a complaint against director Gautham Menon for exceeding the budget.

According to the producer, the initial budget was fixed as Rs. 10.5 crores on first copy basis. Later, the producer claims, Gautham demanded an additional 3.5 crores to complete the movie.

Annoyed by the increased budget, the producer has lodged a complaint in Producers' Council against the director. He has said that the increase is unbearable.

However, the sources close to the unit say that the problem would be amicably sorted out soon and the shooting would resume without much delay. The problem in obtaining shooting permission in various places led to the increase in the cost, inform the sources.

The next schedule of the shooting will be held in Delhi, Varanasi and Malaysia. If everything goes well, the movie will hit the halls by the summer season.

 
Source:'Varanam Aayiram': Trouble of the Budget

Surya Varanam Aayiram Casting

After the cancellation of Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikaalam, originally starring Surya Sivakumar, Asin Thottumkal and Daniel Balaji, Gautham Menon, keeping the male leads the same, wanted to opt for a new heroine to begin Vaaranam Aayiram. Initially, Deepika Padukone was signed up and set to make her debut in Tamil films, however she backed out due to the inactiveness of the film and signed the Bollywood film, Om Shanti Om instead. Soon after another confirmed heroine, Andrea Jeremiah was dropped from the film for unknown reasons. Asin expressed her desired to be a part of the project, however the male lead, Surya, rebut her offer citing that she had walked out of his previous film, Sillunu Oru Kadhal and refused to act opposite her.

 
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The twist in Vaaranam Aayiram

If one had a close look at two of the biggest hits of Gautham Menon – Kaaka Kaaka and Vettaiyadu Vilayadu, apart from both being cop stories and backed by power performance of the cast, there was another line of similarity - show the way ladies of both the movies, be it Jyothika of Kaaka Kaaka or Kamlini Mukherjee of Vettaiyadu Vilayadu, get killed. Even Jyothika in Vettaiyadu Vilayadu was shown to be killed in the initial days of release of the movie only to be changed later and in DVD version.

If a birdie from Kollywood is to be believed, even in the director's upcoming Vaaranam Aayiram, the heroine (Sameera Reddy) is killed due to unfortunate circumstances of events. This is when the twist in the story creeps up with the arrival of Ramya into the scene. Seems like the director believes that the death of his heroines could bring his movies some luck as well as a huge empathetic fan-following for the Hero as well.

A story about a go-getter and the impact of these two heroines on his life, the same birdie also lets us know that Vaaranam Aayiram has the potential to be the best of Gautham with some great music by Harris Jeyaraj and breath taking camera by Ratnavelu.

With big time expectations cropping up on this Surya-Gautham combination after Kaaka Kaaka, we hope the same magic is weaved by Gautham and his excellent team of cast and crew. So until then let's keep our fingers crossed and see if this proves to be yet another feather in Gautham's cap.

 
Source:The twist in Vaaranam Aayiram

Varanam aayiram - Sameera as Sita!

Sexy Sameera is all set to become the demure, traditional Sita. Well, at least her voice is!

Sameera Reddy, who is making her debut in Tamil cinema with Gautham's Vaaranamaaayiram opposite Suriya, is dubbing for the character of Sita in the animation film Ramayan. In her next Hindi film Race, she shares screen with two more hotties, Katrina and Bipasha.

 
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Surya’s change in ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’

The 'Vaaranam Aayiram' team has returned from US after completing almost 70 per cent of the movie. Director Gautham Menon feels that the movie has shaped up well. As the first schedule is over, the team is now ready for its next schedule. It is said that Suriya will be appearing in an entirely different get-up. Harris Jeyaraj has scored the music for the movie. The success combination of Gautham Menon and Harris Jeyaraj is expected to rock in this movie also.

 
Source:Surya's change in 'Vaaranam Aayiram'

Vaaranam Aayiram Research

When Gautham Menon was examine correspondent if 'Derailed' was his source of inspiration for "Pachaikili Muthucharam", he answered in negative and said that the film was based on a story by James Siegel. While talking about the delay in Vaaranam Aayiram, he says, "I have been doing extensive research on Vaaranam Aayiram. It is because of this that the film is getting delayed but certainly not due to any financial crisis or any other issues as reported by the media".

Gautham was in England collecting some research material for Vaaranam Aayiram when he had to rush back home owing to the sudden termination of his father. He was to be in England on the release of his "Pachaikili Muthucharam" but what fate had in store for him was totally different. He had to perform the last resources of his father on the same day of "Pachaikili Muthucharam" release.

 
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Vaaranam Aayiram’ Trailer :

Watch The 'Vaaranam Aayiram' Trailer!! Stunning, rocking and effective. Watch it and enjoy! This is just the first part of the trailer – Surya comes in a simply stylish getup…!

 
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Vaaranamaayiram: Gautham Menon Talks!

As fresh as the movie Vaaranamaayiram (Gautham Menon's current project – a genre shift from his action-thrillers) are its latest and exclusive pictures, shot on location and direct from the US.

Gautham, Surya, Sameera Reddy and the Vaaranamaayiram team have just returned from a hectic shooting schedule in San Francisco. Pictures taken during this schedule look cool and fresh and one can almost feel the clean, chill breezes that blow around the famous Golden Gate bridge.

A news clip is not enough to talk about the enigma of Vaaranamaayiram; that's why we have an entire article, inspired by these on-location pictures alone!

Meanwhile, Vaaranamaayiram is about 75% complete and is looking at an early-2008 release. Gautham has personally gone through many trials and tribulations for and during this movie, so we at Galatta.com wish him smooth sailing and good luck!

 
Source:Vaaranamaayiram: Gautham Menon Talks!

Surya reveals new look

Surya is now busy with work on his new big film 'Vaaranam Aayiram'. Gautham Menon is directing this big resources film. Surya is sporting a very different and narrative look for the film. For this reason he decided to give a miss to the star festival nite in Singapore. Surya did not want to make known his new looks. But he felt that the cause of raising funds for movie artists was more important and he took a last minute decision to attend the star nite. He was a big draw at the star nite..

 
Source:Surya reveals new look

Friendly Suriya: Divya’s excitement

Divya Spandana is getting more offers to act in Tamil after the success of 'Polladhavan'. While her 'Thoondil', committed before 'Polladhavan', is ready for release, she has been booked for 'Varanam Aayiram' as one of the two heroines.

The major aspect in 'Varanam Aayiram' is that she is appearing as a 14 years old girl in the film. The character grows along with the film and reaches the age of 25. Special make-up was required for the get up of the teenage girl, informs Divya.

On acting with Surya, Divya says that she was afraid of him before meeting him. Now she is quite relieved, as Suriya is a "very friendly person to move with".

Divya, looking forward to 'Thoondil' and 'Varanam Aayiram', is now focussed more on Tamil films than Kannada films.
 
Source:Friendly Suriya: Divya's excitement

‘Vaaranam Ayiram’ – heaven regained

How would one feel when you go overseas, get authorization with difficulty to shoot in certain locations, spend several lakhs on shooting and then discover that the film rolls with these scenes are missing?That would give anyone a foreboding! This is exactly what happened to the 'Vaaranam Ayiram' unit.

Oscar Films is producing 'Vaaranam Ayiram' at a enormous budget. The shooting is taking place at the US now. Director Gautham Vasudeva Manon acquired permission with difficulty for certain locations and shot scenes of Surya and Sameera Reddy and a song. Grand sets were also put up for these scenes. Two production managers traveled to Chennai with these rolls, but had to stay a day in Singapore on the way back. On arriving in Chennai they found the box with the film rolls missing.

When enquiring with the airlines, the staff shrugged that no such box was loaded on the flight. The box was not to be found at the hotel they stayed in Singapore either. This devastated the managers. opportunely they just received sweet news that the box was safe at the Singapore airport. That's like heaven regained. It's also the dream regained of so many million viewers!.

 
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Vaaranam Aayiram getting ready to strike!

Actor Surya is already busy shooting for his next film 'Varanam Aayiram.' Director Goutam Menon said the shooting for the film had begin in Chennai. Producer of the film Oscar Films' V.Ravichandran

The crew will also fly to the U.S. soon and shoot at the Berkley University, San Francisco. Goutham is planning to shoot important sequences at the famous Brooklyn University. Two songs composed by music director Haris Jayaraj are ready.

Art director Rajeevan will put up a massive set abroad to shoot one of these songs. The camera by Rathnavelu and Thamarai has penned the lyrics.

A smart Surya sports a teenager look in the film. Sameera Reddy and Divya are the heroines.

 
Source:Vaaranam Aayiram getting ready to strike!

Varanam Aayiram finally taking off…in Afghanistan!

Everything is in place now for Varanum Aayiram to begin. The film had been going through a sort of a lag phase where things were moving at a slow speed. The launch of the movie had been a grand affair, but one heard little else after that.
We get the news that Varanum Aayiram is ready to roll.Goutham has decided to move out of his comfort zones of Chennai and Hyderabad for this movie. The first schedule of the shooting will be held in Afghanistan from the 11th of April.Yes! You heard it right… the land of the Taliban. VA would be the next movie to get the credit of venturing into the rugged terrains. This will be followed by a schedule in Malaysia. USA and Russia are also on the locations list. The cast and crew have made preparations for what is going to be a tough 10 days in the cold of Afghanistan.

 
Source:Varanam Aayiram finally taking off…in Afghanistan!

Vel - Racy EntertainerVaaranam Aayiram team is supremely happy !

"The film has given me a natural high–the same feeling that I experienced during the making of Kaakka Kaakka and Ghajini," says hero Surya.

"The movie's greatest strength is the producer, Oscar Ravichandran. He approves all our efforts, however different and novel they may be," says director Gowtham Menon.

Vaaranam… has Divya Spandana and Sameera Reddy as its heroines. There will also be another significant lead lady in the movie, for which the director is considering a popular face from Bollywood.

Looks like there is something magical about this film that is bringing together the best in the industry.

Surya's 'Varanam Aayiram', directed by Goutham Menon, will be shot in the US.

The cast and crew of the movie will soon leave for San Francisco on a 25-day trip to shoot the movie. Goutham is planning to shoot important sequences at the famous Brooklyn University.

Samira Reddy and Divya are the heroines in the movie. A grand set is to be straight at a studio in US where song sequences would be shot. Goutham Menon has lead in leading American technicians to work in the movie.

 
Source:Vel - Racy EntertainerVaaranam Aayiram team is supremely happy !

‘Vaaranam Aayiram’ in American university

Gautham Vasudeva Menon has vanished to the US, accompanied by Surya, Divya and Sameera Reddy. In 'Vaaranam Aayiram,' Sameera Reddy is a student in an American university. Gautham is shooting her scenes in Brooklyn University. This would be the first time, Brooklyn University is being featured in a Tamil film.

Shooting of duets featuring Surya and Divya and then with Sameera are to be shot later in San Francisco. Maybe fight scenes too.

It is said that Surya will don the dual role of father and son in 'Vaaranam Aayiram.' Surya is happy to share his pleasure that the film is a big project and one of a career.Gautham plans to shoot the film in other countries too. 'Vaaranam Aayiram' is being produced by Oscar Films Ravichandran.

 
Source:'Vaaranam Aayiram' in American university