Maddy equals Shahrukh Khan

Shah Rukh’s Om Shanti Om is the talk of the town, the country rather, and every news channel you switch to, has some news about this runaway hit. We have read about the reception this movie received in the overseas markets, not surprising though that a Shahrukh Khan film is doing well, especially abroad where he has a huge fan following.

Now for all those of you who thought that only SRK could attract huge crowds across countries like the US, then think again.
Recently, Madhavan was in Manhattan, US to meet and greet his fans in an effort to promote his film Evano Oruvan. During this event, the actor was swarmed by his fans. This took the organizers by surprise, as they thought only the King Khan can pull such huge crowds. One of the organizers went on to say that the last time they saw such a large gathering of fans was only for stars like Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan. What came as an icing on the cake, was when one of the restaurateurs, a big fan of Maddy, so moved on seeing Evano Oruvan and Maddy’s performance in it, sponsored the dinner for the entire EO cast and winners of the competition held by the organizers at the preview. It’s only in India that the south-north divide is prominent. For those living outside India, stars alone matter and not their linguistic leanings.

DIWALI BOX OFFICE

KANNAAMOOCHI ENADAA NO: 5

Cast: Sathyaraj, Radhika Sarathkumar, Prithviraj, Sandhya, SripriyaDirection: Priya VMusic: Yuvan Shankar RajaProduction: Radaan Mediaworks (I) Ltd, UTV Motion Pictures
Priya V’s second venture with a bunch of promising star cast couldn’t evoke adequate appeal. Although a romantic love story with a fanfare of slapstick and sentiments, one couldn’t fail to notice the traces of the Hollywood flick ‘Meet the Parents’.

MACHAKARAN NO: 4

Cast: Jeevan, Kamna Jethmalani, Malavika, M.S. BaskarDirection: TamilvaananMusic: Yuvan Shankar RajaProduction: Madras Entertainments
Jeevan’s character with negative hues, this time a victim of unfavorable circumstances, hasn’t gone down well with the audiences. May be next time he wants to ponder over the fact that there’s a limit to weave stories out of a same plot.Trade Talk:While it’s still early to predict the outcome of Machakaran’s box office results, it is quite easy to say that the movie will be an average grosser.Public Talk:Hardly any.

ATM NO: 3

Cast: Vijay, Shriya, NamithaDirection: BarathanMusic: A R RahmanProduction: Swagachitra Appachan

Sometimes, predictions fail and expectations fall flat on their nose. With a trite fare of songs, stunts and sentiments, ATM provides satiated fodder for Vijay fans. But then, somehow the director missed to see the point that there are other aspects that needs to be concentrated too.Trade Talk:Since Vijay’s movies warrant a minimum guarantee, less harm is expected in the investment.Public Talk:Vijay fans seem to have mixed reactions. The story treatment has not gone down well with movie goers

POLLADHAVAN NO: 2

Cast: Dhanush, DivyaDirection: VettrimaranMusic: G V Prakash KumarProduction: Kathiresan

DHANUSH stylish non-linear narration of debutant director Vetrimaran. Divya Spandana is sure to have her due this time around – what she missed in her earlier attempt with Kuthu.Trade Talk:Polladhavan is turning out to be nothing short of a hit.Public Talk:Although only for adults with an ‘A’ certificate, this unpretentious fare seems to be picking up with good word-of-mouth. Youth seems to have taken a special liking.

VEL NO: 1

Cast: Surya, Asin, Vadivelu, LakshmiDirection: HariMusic: Yuvan Shankar RajaProduction: M Chintamani

With his trademark recipe of family sentiments, love and action in equivalent measures, Hari has managed to scale the top position with his Vel. Call it the success of Asin – Surya combo yet again or the safe treatment of a reliable script, Vel is the winner this Deepavali. Trade Talk:Vel is running near houseful shows and is proving to be a profitable venture for the distributors in all centers.Public Talk:Although a typecast Hari movie, Surya seems to have done the magic