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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mahesh Babu, not Simbu, was supposed to star in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. Here's how the climax looked like then
Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2010 film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, with Simbu and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, has to be one of his most iconic films. Recently, on Sudhir Srinivasan's podcast, the filmmaker revealed that he initially wrote the film for Mahesh Babu with a completely different ending. Gautham Vasudev Menon wrote the film for Mahesh Babu but he turned it down. Gautham did not name Mahesh in the conversation but mentioned that he wrote Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa for a 'big superstar' whose family was producing the film in Telugu. Mahesh's sister Manjula Ghattamaneni had produced the Telugu version, Ye Maaya Chesave, with Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. He stated that when they signed him to write a film, he wrote what came to him 'naturally' in six days, which was a love story and not an action film. 'The ending was different in my first draft. Actually, he'll be working on a film set. The film's actor will be Chiranjeevi sir. And this girl is now getting married, finally, somewhere else. They've moved on, but he somehow wants to be there for the wedding. When he looks disturbed on set, the hero asks him what's wrong. When he tells him, he arranges a helicopter for him. I wrote a cinematic version,' said Gautham. However, when he narrated the film to Mahesh, he turned it down because he didn't want to star in a love story. 'When I narrated it to the hero, he said everyone will expect us to do an action film. I expected the same, so I don't want to do this. I then took it to an equally big star in Telugu, but he had the same issue,' said the director. About Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa starred Simbu and Trisha. It was shot simultaneously as the Telugu version, Ye Maaya Chesave, with Chaitanya and Samantha. Manjula produced the Telugu version under Indira Productions, and the Tamil version was backed by Elred Kumar, Jayaraman, VTV Ganesh and P Madan under the banners Escape Artists Motion Pictures and RS Infotainment. The film explores the complicated relationship between a Hindu boy and an older Malayali girl. Both films received good reviews and are considered classics.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Trisha calls Kamal Haasan her mentor: ‘I feel like I grew up with Mani Ratnam'
Actor Trisha Krishnan has opened about her experience with superstar Kamal Haasan, actor Silambarasan TR and director Mani Ratnam in their upcoming movie Thug Life. The actor has revealed that working on the sets of Thug Life felt like a 'safe space' in a new interview. Trisha, who was last seen in Good Bad Ugly, collaborated with Kamal for the 2010 romantic comedy Manmadhan Ambu and then later in Thoongaa Vanam, which was released in 2015. The actor has also worked with Silambarasan TR in the hit romantic film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, which was released in 2010. The two actors also starred together in the 2003 film Alai. In an interview with India Today, Trisha said, "I have known Simbu and Kamal sir for several years now, and it was quite easy for me. In my film career, Kamal sir has been a mentor to me. Simbu and I have done two films, and we have known each other for a long time. When I entered the film set, it felt like a safe space for me. I have built a comfort level with everyone, even with Mani sir." The 42-year-old star has also worked with director Mani Ratnam in Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2. She said that working with Mani almost felt like she grew up with him. "Doing Ponniyin Selvan after doing Aayutha Ezhuthu helped me understand Mani sir more. I feel like I grew up with him. I was trained by the best. Working with someone repeatedly helps you form a bond or understand each other better. He now knows what and how to extract from me. I have comfort with him. You are both in sync than you have before," she added. Thug Life stars Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Sanya Malhotra, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf and Baburaj. It will be released in theatres on June 5.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet 38-year-old actress who once faced serious financial crisis, took major risks, now charges Rs 10 crore per film, has become…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is no longer limited to South cinema; Bollywood fans now know her well too. She gained widespread recognition for her performance in The Family Man 2 alongside Manoj Bajpayee. Currently, the actress is in the news for her upcoming film Shubham. The film is produced under the banner of her own production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, which she launched in 2023. Ahead of the release of this much-anticipated film, the actress said in an interview that taking risks is essential for moving forward in one's career. 'You can't expect meaningful change without taking risks, and I don't think I've ever shied away from taking risks. More often than not, those risks have paid off, so probably after 15 years of learning and of being an actor, I believe I've gained that kind of insight and experience needed to be sure of the stories I want to tell,' Samantha told IANS. 'We are confident that we support each other fully, and we are committed to putting out work that's intentional and never middling or half-hearted,' added Samantha, who has been feted with two Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for her acting prowess. Samantha stepped into the world of cinema in 2010 with Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and gained the spotlight in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Telugu film, Ye Maaya Chesave. But do you know she had a financial struggle when she couldn't even afford to pay her school fees. To support her family, she took on small, odd jobs and began part-time modelling. In an old interview, the actress recalled her childhood, saying, 'When I was studying, my mom and dad told me to study hard, and you will make it big. I studied hard. I topped 10th standard, 12th standard, and college. But then, when I wanted to study further, my parents could not afford it. I had no dreams, no future, nothing'. She added, 'I ate one meal a day for at least two months. I worked odd jobs. And I'm here today'. Today, she charges Rs 10 crore for a movie, and has become a producer.
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Opens Up On Taking Risks In Film Industry, Calls It 'Essential'
Last Updated: Reflecting on her 15-year journey, Samantha Ruth Prabhu stresses the importance of risks for growth. As her maiden production, 'Subham," is all set to light up the silver screen on May 9, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about taking risks. Reflecting on her journey in cinema, the actress-producer calls it 'essential for growth" and reveals that after 15 years in the industry, fear has long been eclipsed by passion and purpose. In an industry where risk is inevitable, especially for first-time producers, how did Samantha manage her fears or doubts during the making of 'Subham"? 'You can't expect meaningful change without taking risks, and I don't think I've ever shied away from taking risks. More often than not, those risks have paid off, so probably after 15 years of learning and of being an actor, I believe I've gained that kind of insight and experience needed to be sure of the stories I want to tell," Samantha told IANS. The versatile star talked about her production banner, Tra La La Moving Pictures, and said that it 'has an incredible team." 'We are confident that we support each other fully, and we are committed to putting out work that's intentional and never middling or half-hearted," added Samantha, who has been feted with two Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for her acting prowess. One of South cinema's most talented stars, Samantha, stepped into the world of cinema in 2010 with Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and gained the spotlight in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Telugu film, Ye Maaya Chesave. In her 15-year journey of hard work, Samantha has worked on some of the finest projects, such as Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Eega, Dookudu, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Attarintiki Daredi, Mahanati, Kaththi, Theri, 24, Mersal, A Aa, Oh! Baby, Super Deluxe, Majili, Rangasthalam, and the OTT thriller series The Family Man. Samantha agrees that acting is rewarding; however, producing has been more fulfilling as it lets her be part of the entire filmmaking process. Talking about how different the experience has been compared to being an actor on set, Samantha, who has the most captivating eyes, said, ' While I have no complaints about being an actor, I think it's just one part of the movie-making process. And when you're a producer, I think that there's so much to learn about every aspect of movie-making. 'And it is incredibly fulfilling to be part of the entire process holistically. I think that I've learned so much producing this film, much more than I learned just being an actor." The actress feels like she is 'just getting started, and there's so much more to learn, and there's so much more to contribute." Now that Samantha has stepped into the world of filmmaking, what kind of stories is she want to champion as a producer? 'I don't want to limit myself to a specific type of film. I'm open to exploring a wide range of stories, but naturally, as a woman, my perspective will shape the kind of narratives that I'm drawn to and the kind of stories that I want to produce. I think that's where the difference lies. I mean, not in restriction, but I think probably in the unique lens that I probably bring to this whole storytelling process," she concluded. Talking about 'Subham," the trailer was unveiled on April 29, and it promises a genre-defying family entertainer packed with humor, horror, suspense, and heart. First Published:
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Samantha Ruth Prabhu On Embracing Risks Ahead Of Her Maiden Production Subham: "I Don't Think I Have Ever Shied Away From It"
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Samantha Ruth Prabhu's production "Subham" releases on May 9, 2025. She emphasizes on taking risks as essential for growth in her career. She finds producing films more fulfilling than just acting on set. New Delhi: As her maiden production, Subham, is all set to light up the silver screen on May 9, 2025, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about taking risks. Reflecting on her journey in cinema, the actress-producer calls it essential for growth and reveals that after 15 years in the industry, fear has long been eclipsed by passion and purpose. In an industry where risks are inevitable, especially for first-time producers, how did Samantha manage her fears or doubts during the making of Subham? 'You can't expect meaningful change without taking risks, and I don't think I've ever shied away from taking risks. More often than not, those risks have paid off, so probably after 15 years of learning and of being an actor, I believe I've gained that kind of insight and experience needed to be sure of the stories I want to tell,' Samantha told IANS. The versatile star talked about her production banner, Tra La La Moving Pictures, and said that it has an incredible team. 'We are confident that we support each other fully, and we are committed to putting out work that's intentional and never half-hearted,' added Samantha, who has been feted with two Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for her acting prowess. One of South cinema's most talented stars, Samantha, stepped into the world of cinema in 2010 with Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and gained spotlight in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Telugu film, Ye Maaya Chesave. In her 15-years worth of a journey, Samantha has worked on some of the finest projects, such as Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Eega, Dookudu, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Attarintiki Daredi, Mahanati, Kaththi, Theri, 24, Mersal, A Aa, Oh! Baby, Super Deluxe, Majili, Rangasthalam, and the OTT thriller series The Family Man. Samantha agrees that acting is rewarding; however, producing has been more fulfilling as it lets her be part of the entire filmmaking process. Talking about how different the experience has been compared to being an actor on set, Samantha said, "While I have no complaints about being an actor, I think it's just one part of the movie-making process. And when you're a producer, I think that there's so much to learn about every aspect of movie-making. And it is incredibly fulfilling to be part of the entire process holistically. I think that I've learned so much producing this film, much more than I learned just being an actor.' The actress feels like she is just getting started, and there's so much more to learn, and there's so much more to contribute. Now that Samantha has stepped into the world of filmmaking, what kind of stories is she wanting to champion as a producer? The actress responded, 'I don't want to limit myself to a specific type of film. I'm open to exploring a wide range of stories, but naturally, as a woman, my perspective will shape the kind of narratives that I'm drawn to and the kind of stories that I want to produce. I think that's where the difference lies. She added, 'I mean, not in restriction, but I think probably in the unique lens that I probably bring to this whole storytelling process." Talking about Subham, the trailer was unveiled on April 29, 2025, and it promises a genre-defying family entertainer packed with humor, horror, and suspense.
