An Average Rating for Vishal's New Film "Salute"

Vishal, Nayana Tara starring Salute, directed by Rajasekhar and produced by Vikram Krishna, does not stand up to the expectations.




Satyam (Vishal) is a sincere police office who goes by the book. Law is above all for him. He handles a case of three murders of political leaders. He is astonished to know that the murderer is none other than his role model ex-cop Pratap Rudra (Upendra). Pratap Rudra challenges that he is doing the role of cops while Cops are sticking to the books. Satyam experiences a bad taste after arresting the goons and they walk out free.





The trailors and promo assure a good movie but the film turns out to be filled with illogical sequences, unnecessary songs and half a dozen fights. Most disappointing factor in the film is how there is no link between scenes.This is the first film for debut director Rajasekhar. Even though story is old, the point brought in is good. However, screenplay is not tight. To fill up the gap, several unnecessary and unrelated scenes are added, Music and background done by Harris Jayraj are content. The Dialog's translations are typical done bye Shashank Vennelakanti's . Editing by Anthony could have been better. Actions scenes composed by Stunt Siva are good.





Vishal is perfect in his role. His physique gave him all the more macho look. His body language, styles etc aptly suited his role. Nayana Tara is pretty much restricted to songs. Even though she had plenty of scenes, none of them really contribute. Mayuri Sudha played mother to Vishal. She did not have much scope either. Ravi Kale is good in the negative role. Ali, Brahmanandam, jeeva, Thanikella Bharani, Hema and others are content in their roles. But the highlight is Upendra, who did a good job as ex-cop. the scenes between Upendra and vishal came out very well.





The Film songs pop at the wrong time. First half of the film tests the patience. Second half turns decent after the entry of Upendra. When the film falls into a serious track, hero remembers heroine and pops a song. The songs are not that great to watch either. Overall, Salute might be a big film so far for Vishal but might not impress the audience. Vishal, Nayana Tara glamor, fights and second half are good.

Kathanayukudu on the big Screen.

Kathanayukudu hit the screen today all over the world. super star Rajinikanth is in the main role in this film, along with him the other casts are Jagapathibabu, Nayantara, Meena.





Blockbuster director P. Vasu knows audiences' expectations from a Rajni movie. With such an action hero in the lead role, Vasu has displayed commendable sagacity and showcased him with an image makeover.This film hit the screen under the banner kavithalaya and seven arts films and music is given by GV prakash kumar.





Speaking to the press after the screening, the superstar said the story of 'Kathanayukudu' is almost his story harping on the importance of friendship and a good social message is there,he added.







Coming to the story of kathanayakudu, there will be two childhood friends in a village,as time goes on one of them rises to a super star and another stay at the same village and living as a barber.Afer a time come they met with each other,But how do they overcome their differences and rekindle their friendship?

Nayantara is ready to take double the fee

Nayantara is said to have almost doubled her fee,after the success of Billa in Tamil.

The critical appreciation, which she got for her performance in Venaktesh's recent blockbuster Tulasi , helped her cause a lot in the industry.

Her current film with NBK titled Sadhu under the direction of Gunasekhar is soon going to go on floors.

Billa 2007' is receaving its complements

Superstar Rajinikanth watched the new version of 'Billa 2007' and enjoyed it.

'Billa 2007' starring Ajith, Nayantara, and Namitha are also watched yesterday (December 20) in Four Frames Preview Theatre in Chennai.

He was accompanied with director Vishnuvardhan, Ajith, and Shalini. The superstar was visibly happy after seeing the film.

It may be recalled that Ajith had shown 'Billa' to Vijay, Suriya, and Madhavan last week. All of them expressed satisfaction about the outcome.

Trisha too showered praise on Nayantara’s amazing looks in 'Billa' in an interview given to a leading Tamil weekly.

'Billa' is clearly racing ahead with a good response at box office. It also enjoys the complements from the critics and the industry heavy weights.

Shriya, Nayan together enjoys in the leasier time

Shriya has added one more member to her buddy list. It is none other than Nayantara,

sizzling performance as the glamorous Sasha in the recently-released Billa. The two actresses have been spotted quite frequently in the city’s top restaurants, having a whale of time in each other's company.

It seems the two hang out together whenever they do not have any shoot taking place. Well, it seems those reports about rivalry in Kollywood are totally make-believe, even more than films' plots

"NAYANTARA"-No publicity , Please !

If there's one thing actress NAYANTARA hates with a passion, it's attending any of her her film's publicity events.

"I am media shy. It may sound surprising, since I am an actress, shoot, I can do it until I am tire, but ask me to speak to the media to publicise my movie, and I get nervous. So, for each of my films, I jst pray for its success".

I am fortunate to have worked with good filmmakers who have understood my feelings on the issue, she says.