Naren's Thoughts

Rohit Sharma is set to lead the Indian T20 team against West Indies while Virat Kohli is rested. Kohli will return to lead against Australia in the Australian summer tour while Rohit Sharma has been recalled to the Test team. It is nice to see the selectors juggling the Captaincy role between the two since the England Series and the Asia Cup. All in All, it takes Two players to fill the huge Captaincy Boots of MS Dhoni who singly had a stellar record from 2007 to 2016. Mahendra Singh Dhoni = Virat Kohli + Rohit Sharma.

October's Trailer says " THIS IS NOT A LOVE STORY " and " THIS IS A STORY ABOUT LOVE ". Yes. This Movie does not have the usual Romantic Cliché scenes which feature in Indian Romantic Dramas since Varun Dhawan's love for Shiuli Iyer begins after Shiuli dies (almost). Dan (Varun Dhawan) and Shiuli (Banita Sandhu) are Co-Interns in a Hotel who just have a Professional Relationship with each other. There is no Romance between them. But, just about 15 mins into the Movie, she sli ps and falls off the Terrace of the hotel due to the presence of Winter Dew during New Year’s Eve Party. He is not present at that moment as he is away for New Year. The last words she speaks are “ Where is Dan ? ”. She is admitted into one of Delhi’s biggest Hospitals and declared to have entered into a state of “ Coma ”. Thus begins a Beautiful Relationship between Varun Dhawan and Shiuli’s family consisting of Shiuli’s Mother (Prof. Vidya Iyer played by Gitanjali Rao), Shiuli’

It's been 13 Months since we've last heard a New Song Composed by Harris Jayaraj. His last Album for Spyder, starring Mahesh Babu released on 9 September, 2017. This Period is the Longest Break in his Musical Career, spanning 52 Movies since his debut film Minnale in 2001. Harris Jayaraj has had the Greatest Impact on Tamil Cinema Music after A.R.Rahman (post Ilaiyaraaja Era), under whom he worked as a Programmer before venturing into Independent Music Direction. Gautham Vasudev Menon provi ded him the Entry Ticket to Cinema with Minnale. The Album was a Hit with “Vaseegara” gaining Immense Popularity and he won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director in 2001, Breaking the 9 years Consecutive Record (1992-2000) set by A.R.Rahman, from Roja to Alaipayuthey. Since then, the GVM - Harris Jayaraj Combination has been one of the best, Churning out Winning Albums like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Vaaranam Aayiram and Yennai Arindhaal. He has Collabor

One of the Best Moments in '96 is when Trisha Shifts her Eyes    from the Photography Girl Student to Vijay Sethupathi after Describing her 'What Could Have Been' Situation and Chinmayi starts singing 'Kaathalae Kaathalae Thaniperunthunaiye' in the Background.  Such Perfect Coordinated Timing.                                                                                                                                     

Dubbing Artists are Unknown Souls of a Film. Cinema is 50% Visual and 50% Aural. We often Associate the Aural part to just the Music, Music Director and the Singers. We Overlook the Efforts of Dubbing Artists. One such person is Singer Chinmayi. She has lent her voice to Actresses Trisha, Tamannaah, Kajal and Samantha for various Dialogue Oriented Movies like Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya - Ye Maaya Chesave, Manam, Maattrraan, 24, Kanden K adhalai and the most recent 96. Unlike Singers like Karthik, Haricharan, Shreya Ghoshal and Sid Sriram who have a Unique, Distinct and Highly Recognisable Voice, Chinmayi's Songs have a Spectrum of her Voice Variations due to which it is Surprising to know that she has Sung some Popular Songs. Her Vocal Gems : 1.) Sara Sara Saara Kaathu from Vaagai Sooda Vaa. MD : Ghibran 2.) Oru Dheivam Thantha Poove from Kannathil Muthamittal. MD : A.R.Rahman 3.) Vaaraayo Vaaraayo Monalisa from Aadhavan. MD : Harris Jayaraj 4.) Naan Un Azhaginile fr

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (Crimson Red Sky) After a Strew of Hotchpotch Romantic Dramas, Mani Ratnam returns with Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (CCV), a Gangster Crime Thriller. His Screenplay is Flowy and Accommodates all 4 Male leads with Equal Screen Space. Arvind Swami is a Powerhouse of Emotions. His Facial Intensity during his final conversation with Jyothika, his wife and the Pre-Climax “Cipher Philosophy” hits Bullseye. Amongst the many deaths that take place in the movie, Jy othika’s death was personally the most Emotionally Taxing. Arun Vijay is Stylish and Flamboyant. His Character is the Classiest among the three brothers. Silambarasan aka STR is Fierce as an Angry, Young man. The Portions of Aditi Rao Hydari and Mansoor Ali Khan are Irritating. The Inclusion of Aditi Rao is Questionable. Vijay Sethupathi’s Trademark Dialogue Delivery and Quirky Body Language are present throughout the film. His Climax 2-Minute Story is Preachy and is a Befitting End to this gangster dra

Day 10 : Enthiran (Robot) (2010) / King Kong (2005) These 2 Movies Convey the Universal Language of Love. 1.) In Enthiran, an Android Robot falls in love with his Creator’s Fiancée after developing Feelings of Love towards her similar to humans. Visual Effects by Srinivas Mohan and Brilliant Performances from Superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai make this movie an Awesome Watch. Rajinikanth creates a Huge Impact with his Negative Character “Chitti 2.0” flawlessly written b y Shankar and Sujatha. “Irumbile Oru Irudhayam Mulaikkudho” (Is a Heart Sprouting Inside Iron ?) is a beautiful lyric by Madhan Karky. Highlight : Rajinikanth’s Menacing Villain Avatar with his Maniac Laughter and Evil Dialogue “Enna Yaaralum Azhikka Mudiyaathu (Nobody can Destroy Me)”. 2.) In King Kong, a Giant Gorilla falls in love with a human female in Skull Island near Sumatra, Indonesia. The Monstrous Beast is brought to New York. It climbs atop the Empire State Building and is killed by airplanes

Day 9 : Winner / Friends / Run / M.Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi These 4 movies are Popular for their Evergreen Comic Tracks. Comedians Vadivelu and Vivek have given us so many Funny moments throughout their acting career. Just Watching their Comedy Videos for a few minutes and Laughing our heart out can keep our Mind Light and Happy for the whole day. “Vaigai Puyal” Vadivelu’s Unique Body Language is Unparalleled. His Notable Roles include Kaipulla in Winner, Contractor Nesaman i in Friends, Vakkeel Vedimuthu in London, Naai Sekar in Thalainagaram, Murugesan in Chandramukhi, Veerabhaagu, Vandumurugan, Snake Babu, Encounter Ekambaram and many more. His couple roles with Female Comedian Kovai Sarala are a Laugh Riot. “Comedy should not only make you Laugh but also Arouse your Curiosity and make you Think”. There can be no great example to this statement than comedians Senthil and Vivek. If Vadivelu lightens our heart, “Chinna Kalaivanar” Vivek tickles our Grey Cells by Questioning

Day 7 : Sivaji The Boss (2007) This Movie is the symbol of “Block Buster”. In one of the biggest hits of Indian Cinema, Director Shankar lashed at Black Money, Corruption and Recommended Demonetisation 9 years before it was actually Implemented in 2016. Rajinikanth’s Charismatic Screen Presence with A.R.Rahman’s BGM lifted Sivaji to a Whole New Level. Directed by Shankar. Starring Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, Suman and Vivek. Music by A.R.Rahman. Highlight: “Summa Adhurudhula !! ” I was nominated for the 10 Day Movie Challenge. Every Day I must select a Film that has Impacted Me and nominate somebody to take up the Challenge. Day 8 : Jurassic Park – Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom (1993-2018) / I am Legend (2007) These 2 Movies depict how Fearful Situations can be created when Experimentations go Wrong. 1.) In the Jurassic Park series, Colossal Dinosaurs are brought back to life through Cloning and they cause havoc by attacking humans when they escape from their

Day 6 : Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) / Avengers : Infinity War (2018) These 2 Movies have Polar OPPOSITE Climaxes. Deathly Hallows, the culmination of the Magical Fantasy Harry Potter saga ends with Harry defeating Dark Lord Voldemort in the Battle of Hogwarts. However, Avengers: Infinity War, the biggest Superhero film in history ends with Thanos defeating the Avengers and collecting all the Six Powerful Infinity Stones in the Universe. Harry Potter and  the Deathly Hallows 2 : Directed by David Yates. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman. Highlight : When Voldemort announces to Hogwarts that Harry Potter is dead, Neville Longbottom steps up and gives a Brave Inspiring Speech. One of the Best Scenes written by J.K.Rowling and filmed in the movie. The whole scene : Neville to Voldemort : I’d like to say something. Doesn’t matter that Harry’s gone. People die everyday—friends..family. Yeah, we lost Harry

Day 4 : Kung Fu Panda (2008) / Avatar (2009) These 2 Movies prove that Heroes can Emerge from the Unlikeliest of Places. “Heroes are Not Born, they are Made”. 1.) In Kung Fu Panda, a Fat Panda becomes the Dragon Warrior much to the surprise of other powerful animals. With the right training and confidence, it defeats an evil snow leopard and restores peace in the valley. A Dreamworks Animation movie voiced by Jack Black. Highlights : i.) When Po, the Panda says, “I’m not “a” Big Fat Panda. I’m “the” Big Fat Panda.” There is Mighty Confidence within that Innocence. ii.) Po's Dad to Po : "There is No Secret Ingredient". 2.) In Avatar, humans try to invade Pandora, the Na’vi residing moon for Unobtanium. Jake, a Paraplegic Disabled human joins the opposite forces and evicts humans out of the moon, thus becoming a hero among the natives. Highlight : When Jake acquires control over Toruk, the largest Dragon like Bird Predator not conquered by any of the Na’vi

Day 1 : Vaaranam Aayiram (Thousand Elephants) (2008) This Movie deals with the Self Realisation of a man with the support of his Parents after his Beloved is killed in a Terrorist attack in the United States. Aided by Wonderful Music from Harris Jeyaraj, this is GVM's Best. Highlight : Suriya's Words at the Start of "Mundhinam Parthene" Song. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. Starring Suriya, Simran, Sameera Reddy. I was nominated for the 10 Day Movie Challenge. Every Day I must select a Film that has Impacted Me and nominate somebody to take up the Challenge. Day 2 : Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (1991) Directed by James Cameron. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger I was nominated for the 10 Day Movie Challenge. Every Day I must select a Film that has Impacted Me and nominate somebody to take up the Challenge. Day 3 : Kannathil Muthamittal (A Kiss on the Cheek) (2002) / Raazi (Spy) (2018) I've clubbed these 2 movies together because they