Ajith Kumar - Thala Pola Varuma... - Page 21

After delivering a hit in his 50th film, Ajith is busy shooting for his next offering, Billa 2, with Chakri Toleti. As reported earlier, the team is ready to start their next schedule in Goa from October but the question now seems to be about the leading ladies. A little birdie tells us that Huma Qureshi, one of the female leads in the film signed on for the project, is unlikely to be part of the schedule as she is being replaced.

A source says, "The first schedule of the film was shot in a studio in Hyderabad with Ajith and the villains. It was in the next schedule in Goa that the two female leads — Bruna Abdullah and Huma Qureshi — were supposed to join him. However, there seems to be some confusion as Huma is not likely to be part of the project. The team is conducting auditions now to find a replacement for her." The success of Ajith's recent release could have initiated changes to the cast and script to ensure that his forthcoming release exceeds expectations.

When we contacted producer Suresh Balajee, he said, "Things are still under consideration. Shooting is going as per schedule. We just returned from Goa after finalising the locations and we are likely to start shooting from October 19. We are making certain changes to the characters and only after two days will we be able to confirm the final cast. As of now, Bruna and Huma are still part of the project."

'Thala'( short for thalaiva) Ajit is an enigma. He shuns the spotlight after shooting unlike others who seek it all the time. He seldom gives interviews and you will never find him sharing the podium with all and sundry for innocuous causes or at incongruous awards functions. He calls a spade a spade and at a rare do he attended, Rajni stood up and applauded when Ajit requested political parties not to force stars to attend gatherings that don't involve them. His ascendance to superstardom has been studied and gradual. His earlier films show that he was not keen on the number games but wanted to do a variety of roles. For me "Vaalee" first showcased his talent in a double role. He was riveting in the role of the mute twin who lusts for his sister-in-law. "Mugavaree" was another film in which his performance was poignant. I think it was with 'Dheena' that he was accepted as an action hero and fans found it fit to form ' mandrams'(clubs). There followed a confused phase when Ajit seemed to sign all the wrong films like 'Red', 'Citizen' and 'Jana' just to name a few. It's remarkable that even after a slew of box-office turkeys, fans faith in their 'Thala' was unshaken. The initial box-office collections of 'Mangatha' aided by the extra long festive weekend has taken the film industry by storm. That it has sustained after the holidays shows that the film will be one of the biggest grosser ever.

Ajit rocks in the film and is solely responsible for its success which also happens to be his fiftieth. He's the hero but plays a suspended cop who's after a huge cache of betting money which is in the safe keep of a local don. Ajit has to be lauded for playing the role with a panache unseen on the Indian screen especially for a hero. Even Kamal has not dared to sport grey hair when not portraying multiple roles. The George Clooney look suits him and none of his fans have protested. Ajit drinks, smokes, cheats on his girlfriend and even dumps her in his pursuit of pelf.

In fact, Arjun Sarja is the hero because he plays the good cop. Well, the credit for the film's success goes entirely to Ajit simply because the film is mediocre. Director Venkat Prabhu has been busy watching DVDs involving heist and betrayal. He fills the screen with his cronies who are regulars in all his films. Ajit's overpowering presence simply dwarfs all the other characters in the film.

In fact a much better film along similar lines is the recently released 'Aranya Kandam' which flopped but is now being hailed as a classic. Ironically Ajit was so impressed with the film that he's supposed to have met the director Thiagarajan a few times. Let's hope something exciting emerges.

Never one to shy away from unconventional roles Ajit is emerging to be the enviable amalgam of Rajni and Kamal which is the dream of every Tamil star.

The actor has it all and is full of gratitude.

"I wish she grows up to be a simple and a sensible woman. I don't want 100 films, I just want a happy ending."

^^ Poor Vaibhav..🤣 Avaru romba scared a irukar after that slap scene..ROLF.

I wish the two other guys was there as well..Ashwin and Mahat.

Originally posted by: Aahaana

^^ Poor Vaibhav..🤣 Avaru romba scared a irukar after that slap scene..ROLF.

I wish the two other guys was there as well..Ashwin and Mahat.