Kuruvi is flying high! This film’s shooting is progressing at a rapid pace and the latest report is that Dharani, Vijay, Trisha and the rest of the Kuruvi team have taken off to Malaysia to can a song sequence. The song will supposedly be a high point of the movie. Looks like Tamil Nadu is not the only place that has people excited about Kuruvi, for the Malaysian government has also extended near unconditional support to the Kuruvi team for shooting.

Sources say that the team has access to areas that had been considered out of bounds for shootings and other such activities. Malaysia is certainly doing everything to promote itself as a friendly destination for the film industry to capture some scenic locations. They had earlier given similar support to the 2006 Hindi blockbuster Krish.

Moving on to other news about Kuruvi, reliable sources have given a brief but exciting insight into the plot of Kuruvi and from what we have heard it is going to be a thrill-a-minute ride for all of us. Here is what we got to know about the Kuruvi story.

Vijay plays a courier delivery guy in Kuruvi. The courier is being used as a safe transit route for many illegal substances like narcotics by a smuggling gang and Vijay and the rest of the courier firm is unaware of this. Fate lands Vijay, carrying one such parcel with smuggled goods, in jail. How he extricates himself from this mess and manages to bring the gang, headed by a respected name in the society, to the fore is being told in this thrill-a-minute chase story.

Suman, who epitomized the ‘all white’ clad villain in Sivaji is back doing the familiar role yet again, flashing the ‘Close Up’ smile and running an empire of crime. The story is said to be full of adventurous escapades of Vijay from the police, engaging chases and a race against time to prove his innocence and capturing the gang red-handed. A plot that is reminiscent of the breakneck chase sequence that was the highlight of his earlier film Ghilli.

Everyone knows that Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay has signed up with AVM for a movie that is to be produced later this year. But it is not AVM Saravanan, who will produce the movie under the prestigious banner AVM.His brother AVM Balasubramanyam will produce the Vijay’s movie under the banner of AVM Production and Entertainment.Now Vijay fans are eager to know who would direct the movie. Vijay is yet to make up his mind in this stare. He has already heard stories from Hari and Perarasu and yet to decide the director.

Meanwhile Balasubramanyam and Vijay’s father S.A. Chandrashekar saw Perarasu’s recent movie ‘Pazhani’. It is said that both liked the movie and appreciated the director.
So shall we conclude that it would be Perarasu, who would direct Vijay for the third time? It might be a safe bet to go with Perarasu, who had given two hits in Thiruppachi and Sivakasi attribute Vijay.

Ilayathalapathi Vijay, who is the heartthrob of many youth in Tamilnadu will be making a significant move as he has agreed to do his next film after ‘Kuruvi’ with the prestigious AVM banner in lieu of their 60th anniversary celebrations. A confirmation to this effect was made by the AVM through a press release. While not much is known about the details of the film such as the cast and crew, it is learned that, it will be produced by AVM Balasubramanian and B Gurunath Meiyappan and it said to be a high budget film with some key actors playing critical roles.

Vijay’s ATM has been released, he is now busy shooting for his next movie Kuruvi. The whole Ghilli team consisting of Dharani, Vijay,Trisha and Prakash Raj are all present in this movie. The shooting ofthe film is taking place in full swing.

Recently one of the songs was shot and a huge set erected for that purpose. A stunt scene is shot during the song. Director Dharani has done this before in his previous movies, so now he will be seen doing it again.

Ilayathalapathi Vijay who is currently busy with the shooting of Kuruvi has signed up to do a new film with AVM. The film is being produced by M. Balasubramanian and B.Gurunath Meiyappan.

This is the first time the actor is doing a movie under the AVM banner. Vijay who is currently doing Kuruvi which is produced by Udhayanidhi son of Minister M.K.Stalin and directed by Dharani. Vijay will next do a movie with Prabu Deva. He will then act under the AVM banner.

None of the other crew members have been finalized for this movie yet.

You have heard of planes crashing due to bird hit, but this time it’s about a bird in a chopper. This one is for Vijay’s film Kuruvi. Incidentally, this film’s shooting was on in Malaysia for a long time and the crew had only recently returned to Chennai. A stunt scene was pasteurized with Vijay taking on few men who belong to the African mafia in a huge bar-cum-disco set erected for this purpose.

Kuruvi’s crew is following another trend that was started off again by Rajini’s Sivaji, where the superstar uses a chopper to travel to a village and even in the climax. Chopper was also used to shoot a tsunami sequence in Kamal Haasan’s Dasavatharam. Aerial shots using choppers are not new to Tamil cinema, just that it is now being used for more relevant scenes than only a few shots in a song. In Kuruvi, the director has used a chopper to shoot an entire song sequence to give it a feel of grandeur. Directors are now willing to go any lengths to experiment even in the technical department.

Kuruvi starts its shooting from Malaysia, with its starrer Vijay and beautiful Trisha. The same team which shooted Ghilli, Dhil, Dhool etc., and directed by Dharani is shooting Kuruvi too. Kuruvi is being produced by Udayanidhi, the son of M.K.Stalin.

Music director Vidayasagar is going to give new songs which will make Kuruvi a successful as he gave for Ghilli - ‘Appadi Podu’, this song was the mind blasting song which every one in the country knows about it. Dharani has denied rumors that Kuruvi would be a sequel to Gilli. The film will hit the screens on 14 April, 2008.

Following the release of ATM, Vijay has gone forward to his next project Kuruvi being produced by Udhayanidhi and directed by Dharani. The Ghilli team of Dharani, Vijay, Trisha and Prakash Raj are back in action once again and shooting is taking place at a brisk pace just like any of Dharani’s film.

Recently a song was at A V M studios where a high-flying set resembling a bar has been erected for this purpose.

Dharani’s innovative technique of filming a stunt scene with a song as the backdrop in “Madurai Veeran” in Dhool was much appreciated by everyone. A sequence in a similar pattern is said to be shot making use of the services of hundreds of dance artists, Stuntmen and atmosphere artists. Going by past record, this scene may be all set to roll out a new trend in film industry.

If you still think that Vijay is not an outspoken person, it’s time to change your opinion. The actor, who was so far considered as a silent and sober personality has honestly revealed some personal things about him.

‘It’s not true that I am always calm. I too chat, tease and make the most of the moment, however only in a closed circle. My family and friends know about this nature of mine, said Vijay.

When asked what he thinks as his negative portion, the actor said, ‘I don’t see anything negative in me. My job is to entertain people and I am doing it in the right way.’