‘Valmiki’, the second production venture of Vikatan Talkies is expected to be a totally different film, which would set new trends in Kollywood according to the film's director.

Directed by Anantha Narayanan, who had worked as Shankar's associate for the past few years, ‘Valmiki’ has ‘Kalloori’- fame Akhil in the lead role and Malluwood girl Meera Nandan as heroine.

Says Anantha Narayanan, “The whole movie is set in north Chennai. The very mention of the place makes one think that the film will be full of blood, gore and violence. But it won't be so. It is about a man who commits petty crimes and how his life takes a turn”.

Adding more, he says, “I am confident that people will encourage new concepts. ‘Valmiki’ will not disappoint movie lovers.”

Amusingly enough, Vipul Shah's keenly awaited mega release found its title from the back of a truck!

Laughs Akshay Kumar, "When I was driving back from Jaipur there was a Sardarji's truck in front of our car. At the back of the truck were the words, Singh is King. I absolutely loved the phrase and it went well with the theme of our film. I rang Vipul immediately and told him that I'd found him a brilliant title!"

In the same breath, Kumar adds, "Despite the title, the film is not about any specific community. Through the Sikh character I play in the film (Happy Singh) we're trying to convey that anyone with a positive attitude in life can be a king. It's all about attitude, spirit and self-esteem!"

Singh Is Kinng is out worldwide on August 8 with previews in select locations on August 7. It is an Indian Films-Studio 18 release.

Raj Santoshi is a very happy man. Belying all rumours of a fall-out

with Ajay Devgan, Raj Santoshi is all set to make another film with his

favourite actor. "We're just about to zero- in on the subject. It's a

contemporary film, not the two period films on Emperor Ashok and the

Ramayan that we were planning to do together. Those are on hold right

now. For now Ajay and I are getting ready for another film, though I'll

definitely make Ramayan and Ashok with him. But we haven't fallen out

just because a couple of our films together haven't clicked. That's not

how we work."

For now Raj is on another trip. "I'm finally starting Ajab Prem Ki

Ghazab Kahani with Ranbir and Katrina from tomorrow (Wednesday). It's

my first love story, though people seem to think it's an intense love

story, which it is not. It has lots of very light very humorous

moments. I haven't worked with Ranbir and Katrina before. So I'm really

looking forward to that."

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is to be shot in Mumbai (from tomorrow) then

Goa and finally Italy. "A lot of elements in Ranbir's character will

remind people of his grandfather Raj Kapoor. I've worked with Ranbir's

father in Damini. When I saw the boy in Saawariya I wanted to work with

him immediately. Katrina and I were supposed to do a film that had

Shahid in it. That didn't work out. This is a totally different

subject." Ask the director about Ranbir's reported remuneration of Rs 7

crores, and Raj shrugs. "That's between Ranbir and the producers Tips."

Oh one more thing. Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani also stars Upen Patel.

"It's a pivotal role. Upen expressed a desire to work with me. We met

up. When I narrated the subject he fell in love with it. I'm working

with an entirely new team including music composer Pritam.

The expectations for Kamal Haasan's 'Dasavatharam' rose like a Tsunami and with its spectacular opening, the giant wave seems to be subsiding a bit. But then there is a hurricane named 'Kuselan' brewing in the horizon and is expected to cross the coast with tremendous intensity.

Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kuselan' is expected to have a wonderful story and Vadivelu reportedly is at his rocking best.

Indiaglitz is the official media partner for 'Kuselan' and the movie's official website will be launched very soon.

Indiaglitz has pictures of the movie and is the first website to publish them.

Imran Khan is one lucky fellow. He has the most awaited dream debut to his credit with Aamir Khan's third production, Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na after Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par. His uncle Aamir Khan is going head over heels to make his nephew's debut 'The debut of the year'.

Interestingly, both Mama - Bhanja have many things in common. Their debut films, i.e. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na respectively, are young and fresh romantic films. But one similarity between the two which very few people happen to know is that both of them started their career as assistant directors as they actually wanted to become filmmakers. Where Aamir assisted his uncle Nasir Hussain for two years before he did a screen test for his debut film, Imran too assisted various directors for some time before he gave a screen test for Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na.

Now, after Aamir finally made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par, it won't come as a surprise if Imran directs films someday. For now though, we are keen to see his talent in the front of the camera.

Hindi actors Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan will be featuring in a movie titled 'London Dreams' soon. The film is to be produced by Vipul Shah. The interesting piece of news is that South Indian sensation Asin might be roped into the project.

Says Vipul Shah, 'I met Asin a couple of times and I admit I am seriously considering her for my film'. He went on to add, 'as of today, nothing is final'.

Asin has already been successful in garnering nationwide interest. She is currently working with Aamir Khan for the Hindi version of the super hit Tamil film 'Ghajini'. Her role in 'Dasavatharam' with Kamal Haasan has started fetching accolades from audiences.

She is also the brand ambassador of many popular products and features in advertisements that are designed for national audiences.

Asin's pan-Indian appeal is taking her places and might probably end up in the league of extraordinary ladies such as Sridevi, Hemamalini and Rekha….south Indians who made it big nationally.

A. R. Rahman has begun composing songs for the Rajini starrer 'Robot'.

Sources close to the music composer say that work has already begun in earnest as director Shankar is keen to start filming this August.

The director is on a location hunting spree while Rahman is busy composing the tunes. With Rajinikanth having completed the shooting for 'Kuselan', it looks certain that 'Robot' will begin this August.

'Robot', produced by Ayngaran International, will have Aishwarya Rai playing the heroine. The mega-budget movie will be shot in various locations across the globe.