At the Park Hotel, Chennai, the launch of Muthirai saw some touching moments as the family and friends of late cinematographer- director Jeeva gathered to make his dream into a reality. Jeeva’s wife Anees Tanveer founded Vision Jeeva Studios to launch its maiden production Muthirai in association with A.S.A Production & Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Vikram Bhatt presents the film starring Nitin Sathya, Daniel Balajee, Lakshmi Rai and Manjari Padnis in the lead. It is to be directed by Jeeva’s assistant Srinath.
Veteran cinematographer P.C. Sreeram and ad filmmaker P. Jayendra with whom Jeeva started his career, were present along with Jeeva’s close friend actor Vikram. P.C said more than an assistant, Jeeva was a dear friend. “I liked the way he made Unnalae Unnalae and sent him a congratulatory message. But within a month I had to hear the sad news from Russia, where he was making Dham Dhoom and succumbed to a sudden heart attack. It is a personal loss for me,” he said.
Bhatt shared his close moments with Jeeva during their early days in the industry. “His energy levels are simply amazing. His picturisation of song sequences and the way he uses colours show case his talent,” he opined.
Anees wrote the story and screenplay. Yuvan Shankar Raja composes the music while Jeeva’s assistant Salim cranks the camera. One can expect the stamp of quality from a Jeeva’s work from such talented associates.

Surya's six-pack abs
after Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan’s six-pack abs, it is now the turn of stars down south to follow suit. Surya is the first actor to train hard. One of the requirements for his Vaaranam Aayiram, where his age spans from 17 to 65 years, was a well-toned physique. Stickler for perfection that he is, Surya got into the act and began working out for eight months and today the actor has a lean, muscular body and a elusive six-pack ab aftercareful monitoring of diet and exercise by a skilled, professional trainer.” The film is directed by Gautham Menon.

KRG back to film production
K.R.G., producer and President South Indian Chamber of Commerce, has returned to film production with the launch of Guru En Aazhu. Directed by Selvah, the film stars Madhavan and Mamatha Mohan Das in the lead. It is a remake of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, Yes Boss.
K.R.G had earlier made around 50 films in Tamil and Malayalam under his K.R.G. Movies International banner. The muhurat was held at AVM Studios and later the unit shifted to a bungalow in Adyar to start filming. Mamata seems to be excited pairing with her favourite hero Madhavan. “I have done four films in Telugu so far and an equal number are on the anvil. I hope I will win over Tamil audience too with this film,” she said. U.K.
Senthil Kumar is the cinematographer and Srikanth Deva composes the music. K.R.G informed that the shoot would take place in Chennai and Kerala.