Mankatha - Ajith unseen shooting stills

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Mankatha Sun tv Thirai Vimarsanam

thirai mangatha by tamilflix

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Ajith- The most wanted actor in K'wood

Ajith  is currently  the hottest  star in  Kollywood, following  the stupendous success of Mankatha.  The film recovered  its cost of  production in two  weeks,making it  the fastest  film in  recent times  to turn  profitable. It  has made Ajith’s next release the Chakri Toleti directed Billa 2, the hottest film  among  forthcoming releases.  Billa 2  is a  prequel to  the 2007  film Billa and would focus on  how David,  an ordinary  man from  the coastal  regions of South Tamil Nadu, becomes Billa,  a dreaded underworld  don, with Ajith  playing a character with shades of  grey. The film,  is being produced  by Wide Angle  Creations for Hinduja Group company IN Entertainment. The first schedule of the film has  been over in Hyderabad, and the second schedule is starting in Goa by the end of  the month. After that in December the unit will be in Russia for the third schedule. Billa 2 is scheduled to release on April 14, 2012 Tamil New Year day.  Meanwhile a Mumbai based corporate has offered Rs 40 Crore , while a Malaysia  businessman is willing to pay Rs 45 Crore  for all rights. The buzz is that  Sunir Khetrapal of In Entertainment  is now demanding  Rs 50 Crore,  for a film  which was being  touted around Rs 32 Crore before Mankatha release! It clearly shows Ajith  power at the box-office. No wonder  the star is asking for  a whopping Rs 17 Crore  as salary for his next film which will be produced by AM Ratnam.

Source: sify.com

Sep 11 : Mankatha Special Program - Sun TV Videos

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"Technology Is To Blame For This Piracy" : Venkat Prabhu

Says Venkat Prabhu after his Mankatha makes it to 1,300 websites just a week after its release.
Monday was a disastrous day for the entire Mankatha team -including its hero Ajith and Radhika Sarath Kumar, who distributed the film in Tamil Nadu. The film, produced by Dhayanidhi Alagiri and released through Sun Pictures in the festival holiday weekend, witnessed an unprecedented opening at all centres. A multiplex owner even said that it crossed the collection of Enthiran -the biggest budget film to be produced in Tamil cin ma.


Till Sunday, the going was so smooth that everyone was happy and in celebratory mode! Then came the rude shock -when all of a sudden, Mankatha was up and running in -hold your breath almost 1300 websites and some of the pirated versions were of crystal-clear quality.


This is not the first time that Radikaa Sarath Kumar is facing this problem. Last year, her film Jagghubhai, which had Sarath in the lead, was released on inter net even before its theatre release.
Radhika and director KS Ravikumar literally broke down as they wondered whether piracy could ever be controlled.
The entire film industry, including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, came out in support.


“Jagghubhai was a different case -we found out later that the film was leaked from the place where it was edited. But Mankatha's leakage is unimaginable! 1,300 web sites! We have approached the cyber crime department and lodged a complaint. But I wonder how this menace can be curbed!“ rued Radikaa to DC. An upset director Venkat Prabhu when contacted said, “I am speechless! Where is our technology leading us? My producers have acted swiftly and are taking the nec essary steps“. A close source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, informed DC that pirated copies could be taken only when the print was sent for FMS. The tech savvy Tamils all over the globe indulge in such activities, hopping from one international server to another to avoid identification.


Source: Deccan Chronicle,  07-Sep-2011

billa team's game plan

Source: Times of India, 07-sep-2011

US and Canada Mankatha box office collections

Source :Moviecrow.com

Mankatha - Oru Sirappu Paarvai - Suntv Exclusive Videos

Source: Ajithfans.com and Youtube.com

Dinakaran - Aadipaaru Mankatha Special

Source: Dinakaran Vellimalar 02-sep-2011

Mankatha 'Public' opinion

Source:indiaglitz.com

Ajith fans distribute Sweets

Source: Maalaimalar 31-Aug-2011

Mankatha Review - Smashing Hit

Source: thatstamil.oneindia.in

Mankatha - 'Attagasam' of a 'Villain'

The headline says it all. In 'Mankatha', Ajith pulls it off with his impeccable style and excellent performance, which is aptly supported by a racy script and brilliant execution by director Venkat Prabhu and his team.

If cricket was the USP of 'Chennai 28', the director's first film, 'Mankatha' is also based on the sport but with a difference. It is all about betting, money and the men behind it.

Ajith has appropriately chosen to do 'Mankatha' as his 50th film. It is a movie that has everything his fans would want. He shakes his legs vigorously, evokes laughter, does pulsating stunt sequences and utters catchy one-liners (with some of them going mute).

The first-half belongs to Venkat Prabhu where he shows sparks of 'Saroja' and 'Goa', while the latter part is totally dominated by Ajith. As a merciless baddie behind money, Ajith oozes venom in his eyes. His body language and dialogue delivery compliments it very much. Though the movie has over a dozen characters, it's Ajith all the way. With his remarkable screen presence, he is at his coolest best.

Coming to the story, 'Mankatha' revolves around a suspended cop Vinayak Mahadevan (Ajith) in Maharashtra police. He leads a happy life with his lover Sanjana (Trisha), daughter of an influential local goon Arumuga Chettiyar (Jayaprakash).

Vinayak is a man who dares to do anything for money. But a fun-loving person, he lives his life in his own way.

A suicide by a police officer investigating the betting mafia involved in Indian Premier League (IPL) hogs headlines. Assistant Commissioner of Police Prithvi (Arjun) takes charge to end betting scandal in the sport.

Meanwhile, Arumuga Chettiyar comes to know that a sum of Rs 500 crore betting money for the finals of the IPL is coming to Mumbai. He uses his nexus with underworld in Mumbai and tries to route it through his recreation centre.

Sumanth (Vaibhav) is Arumuga Chettiyar's protege. He hatches a conspiracy to take away the money in the company of a police officer Ganesh (Ashwin). They are joined by  Mahanth (Mahanth), who runs a bar in Mumbai and Prem (Premgi Amaran), a fun-loving IIT pass out.

Coming to know of their plans, Vinayak steps in. He promises to help the team members and divide the booty between them. They even succeed in taking away the money and decide to wait for an appropriate time to share the fortune.

In the meantime, a shocked Arumuga Chettiyar begins his hunt for the treasure and every move of him is closely followed by Prithvi. All hell breaks loose when Mahanth and Prem escape with the cash and Vinayak suspects Sumanth.

Turn of events lead to Sumanth being captured by police and Prithvi forces him to turn an approver. Guns roar and losses occur on either side.

Now Vinayak takes the centre-stage and with his wicked plans goes hammer and tongs to take away the booty. A surprise awaits him in the form of Prem and Sona (Lakshmi Rai). When Vinayak locates the treasure, Prithvi breathes under his neck. It is now battle of fists between them. Who emerged the winner is narrated with an interesting twist in the climax.

All cheers to Ajith. The man after a long gap gets a role where he can perform with variety. He is at his best and his salt and pepper look is catchy and attractive.

As a suave cop, a dreaded don or a adorable lover, he leaves his charm on screen. His uttering of one-liners to Arjun evokes applause.  His imitating Premgi in few scenes brings the roof down in laughter.

Arjun lives up to his Action King tag. He adds variety on screen and is cool and consummate as a police officer.

Trisha appears in a few scenes besides a song and disappears. Andrea as Arjun's wife, Lakahmi Rai as call girl and Anjali in the role of Vaibhav's wife play blink-and-miss roles. Jayaprakash gets to play a decent part in the film. At places he reminds one of Kamal Haasan's role in 'Nayakan'. Vaibhav gets a meaty character and he utilises the opportunity.

Both Ganesh and Mahanth are tailor-made for the roles, while Premgi is at his best in the film. He takes off from where he left in 'Goa'. At ease in coming out with comical one-liners, his admiration for Ajith is visible on screen.

Watch out for good cinematography in such an action-packed film. Sakthi Saravanan has given a fresh colour to it. It's Yuvan Shankar Raja's mass tunes that elevates the mood. And he has shown difference in background score too (especially in the godown-fight scene in the second half)..

Give due credit to Venkat Prabhu, the director who seems to have given a film that sits well on Ajith. He understood Ajith's strength and played it well. Who said he can only direct laughathons? With 'Mankatha', he has graduated to go higher places.

On the whole, it's job well done by Venkat Prabhu, producer Dhayanidhi Alagiri and other members of the team. If at all there is a minus, it is the lengthy first half.

Source: Indiagltz.com

Mankatha 78+ special shows between 5am - 9pm in chennai

Here are 78+ Special shows between 5 to 9AM for MANKATHA in chennai city alone


As of now First Show in Chennai is at 5.00Am on 31st VETRI THEATRES, CHROMPET
NADAMUNI THEATRE @ 5.00 AM
RAKKI CINEMAS (2 SHOWS) @ 5.00 AM
SRI MURUGAN @ 6.00 AM
AGS VILLIVAKAM (8 SHOWS) @ 6 - 9.00 AM
AGS NAVLUR (6 SHOWS) @ 6 - 9.00 AM
SRI KAVERI, KOLATUR @ 7.00 AM
SANGAM CINEMAS (2 SHOWS) @ 7.50 AM
SATYAM CINEMAS (5 SHOWS) @ 8.00 AM
MAYAJAAL (8 SHOWS ) @ 8.00 - 9.00 AM
ESCAPE CINEMAS (4 SHOWS) @ 8.00 AM
KAMALA THEATRE (2 SHOWS) @ 8.00 AM
SRI BRINDA @ 8.00 AM
ALBERT THEATRE (2 SHOWS) @ 8.00 AM
VETRI THEATRE @ 8.00 AM
RAKESH @ 8.00 AM
SRI GANGA @ 8.00 AM
VARADARAJA @ 8.00 AM
NADAMUNI THEATRE @ 8.00 AM
VETRIVEL @ 8.00 AM
MEENAKSHI CINEMAS @ 8.01 AM
KASI THEATRE @ 8.15 AM
WOODLANDS (2 SHOWS) @ 8.30 AM
IDREAMS @ 8.30 AM
RAKKI CINEMAS (2 SHOWS) @ 8.31 AM
INOX (3 SHOWS) @ 9.00 AM
MURUGAN CINEMAS (2 SHOWS) @ 9.00 AM
ABIRAMI MEGA MALL (2 SHOWS) @ 9.00 AM 
ROHINI COMPLEX (3 SHOWS) @ 9.00 AM
VIDYA THEATREA @ 9.00 AM
UDAYAM CINEMAS @ 9.00 AM
PVR (4 SHOWS) @ 9.00 AM
FAME NATIONAL (4 SHOWS) @ 9.00 AM

As of now 78 special shows are planned.

NOTE: 
MAYAJAAL IS SCHEDULED 71 SHOWS PER DAY for FIRST 5 DAYS
AGS VILLIVAKAM AND NAVLUR SCHEDULED 35 SHOWS FOR FIRST 5 DAYS 
SATYAM AND ESCAPE CINEMAS SCHEDULED 25 SHOWS ON DAYS 1,2,4 & 5
RAKKI CINEMAS, FAME, INOX,ROHINI (14), ABIRAMI SCHEDULED 12 SHOWS ON DAY 1
SANGAM, DEVI CINEPLEX SCHEDULED 10 SHOWS ON DAY 1

Source:kollyinsider.com

Tamil Industry Expect Mankatha - Behindwoods

Source: Behindwoods and Youtube.com

Mankatha turning point of my career - Ajith exclusive interview

Source: Kungumam Weekly magazine 05-09-2011 and starajith.com

Ajith's Mankatha Special - Jeyaprakash

Source: Indiaglitz.com

Premji talks about Ajith and Mankatha

Source: fulloncinema.com and youtube.com

Ajith and Mankatha team watches ‘Mankatha’

It was a special moment for the unit members of ‘Mankatha’ as they happened to come together along with their families. Yesterday, ‘Mankatha’ was screened for the members of the unit at Prasad EFX Preview theater and it was a very special occasion as Thala Ajith Kumar was present there. Vaibhav immediately tweeted saying that it’s a wonderful day as he is watching the film with ‘Thala’.

On the other end, editor of the film – Praveen KL was so floored by the gesture of Thala as he hugged him soon after the film was over. Shedding light on the film, he said, ‘Never seen such a wonderful first copy throughout my career. It has been done with an excellent panache. Thala is super and Venkat Prabhu rocks. Get ready to go blown away by this outstanding piece of work.’

‘Mankatha’ is hitting screens worldwide on August 31, 2011(31+8+11=50 This is thala’s 50th flim!!!) and there are more exciting news coming up on the way. 

After watching film Venkat prabhu and Dhayanidhi Tweet as follows:

Venkat Prabhu : Got The longest and tightest hug from Thala!!! After watching Mankatha first copy!! Love u Na!! Thanks for the wonderful experience!!

Dhayanidhi Alagiri : Ajith sir was so happy last night... Thanks to Ajith sir for co-operating with us n making it really easy for us during the filming !!!

Source: Ajithfans.com and twitter

Mankatha on Aug 31 - Sun Pictures New trailer

Courtesy: Youtube.com and SunNetwork