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'Goa is a movie in the American Pie genre' October 14, 2008 12:06 IST
He is hailed as one of the brightest Tamil directors after the unprecedented success of his first film, Chennai 600028. We're talking about Venkat Prabhu, the fimmaker who got lucky with his second film, Saroja, as well. Now, the director has been signed by Warner Brothers and Soundarya Rajnikanth's [Images] Ocher Studios to make a film called Goa [Images], to be shot in its namesake's pristine beaches. His fans got a chance to discuss his films during a chat on Monday. For those who missed the chat, here's what transpired. anniyan asked, sir pichiteenga 2 films la.. congrats kum asked, hi how r u sir, your films are nice..super i think u have acted in some films right.. pls...do films like saroja good luck kesavaraj asked, what is the star cast of GOA AP asked, Venkat, What inspires you to do hilarious movies.. sknaa asked, How long was your wait to taste your first success thiagarajan asked, dear mr Venkat prabhu,chennai 600028 &saroja new genre flims with good screen play.we want lot more vareity of films venkat_thiru@rediffmail.com asked, U should have given performing roles to jayaram and prakashraj.they both are grt actors and they were not used up to their quality. mahendran asked, Hai Venkat the cinematography for ur both films are great and suits the script. Ch28 is a reality oriented film where the camera work makes everyone to feel like their own story and in Saroja camera work is very rich. Many directors failed when handling these kind of subject i think the reason behind this success is U throughly read our audience . From the very beginning to end the film is thriller horrorand also very humorous which is the key for the success. Totally it is total packageof a mysterious story with a humourous screenplay. Goodluck for ur future project. jac_143 asked, Dear Sirs Greetings, Ur films(Chennai 600028,Saroja)is a milestone for ur career.Whats ur next venture.Kindly do direct Sarathkumar.Awaiting for ur reply.......... kesavaraj asked, hi venkatprabhu when we can expect the movie with ajit
nadendla asked, i want to work with you i am a softeare engineer i really would like to meet you please tell me the procedure arvind asked, Hi Venkat, You have delivered a yet another entertaining movie...How interesting is it going to be with your upcoming project with warner brothers and soundarya rajnikanth? Now the hype is more, we are expecting a different tale from you now. thilak4ever asked, Hi Venkat Prabhu, I haven't seen Saroja yet. But Chennai-28 was the best film of 2007. It was nostalgic, and nice to see a seamless narrative without any cliched message in the film. It's good that you brought a different kind of "youth" film, albeit based on street cricket. Ok, here goes my question: Would you work with saleable stars like Rajini, Ajith or vijay in future? Or, do you intend to only cast "actors" who fit the characters in your script. And, when will you stop casting Premji in your films? Oray mokkai poduraar. Okay I was just kidding. And, would you work with Raaja Sr. or Rahman in future? SAKUM asked, ur experience with prakash rai?? venkat_thiru@rediffmail.com asked, What you think about jayaram's character in your movie.i dont think so there any difference between Dham dhoom and saroja. iyerma asked, Venkat prabhu, I am eagerly looking forward your entry into bollywood since there is no capable director like you. hats off to you for beautiful two products so far. rajmohan asked, direct the flims for young kutties Elavazhagan asked, "yaar sir indha figure?" from Premji to Saran was a masterstroke in the movie MARIO asked, GIVE US AN IDEA WHAT YOUR NEXT FILM WILL BE ABOUT, SO THAT WE ALL WILL BE EAGERLY WAITING FOR IT.ONCE AGAIN CONGRATS AND ALL THE BEST DO NOT MOVE AWAY FROM SPB. CHARAN ramakrishnan1979@rediffmail.com asked, Hi Mr. VenkatPrabhu, Saroja is a master piece. I enjoyed each and every bit of it. After a long time I laughed out loud in the theatre. The screenplay is exceptional and the song sequence jells well with the script. I watched in theatre 3 times. I will buy the original DVD once it is released and add to my collections. Esp the comedy track that goes with the story line. I appreciate the movie release time, artist selection, lyrics esp..kodaana kodi. Your style of making is simply rocking. Just stick to it. Good Luck for your future assignments. jac_143@rediff.com asked, Dear Sirs Greetings, Ur films(Chennai 600028,Saroja)is a milestone for ur career.Whats ur next venture.Kindly do direct Sarathkumar.Awaiting for ur reply.......... aravind6010 asked, Hi vankat sir,....Ur chennai28 was great....And so was saroja....Now im a gr8 vijay fan....Do u and vijay wl do a movie soon???[:)] Suniti asked, I would like you to make some Historical & Comedy Movies which would definitely enthrill the youngsters as todays movies are rarely good in numbers both storywise & actinwise. kart asked, are you there Venkat? sarathy asked, 3.30 - lets start - don't show Indian punctuality :) vidyas asked, whats ur upcomin projects tell something about it... Elavazhagan asked, Vanakkam. Am a Chennaite presently in Singapore. I loved Chennai-28 and Sa-ro-ja. Awesome work, Boss t_raajann asked, Dear Venkat, you have just remake the english film as saroja. Then how can u say it is a venkat prabhu movie? rajmohan asked, Hi prabu sir, how r u u r film superb and singing talent also MARIO asked, HI VENKAT. HOW R U? CONGRATS ON THE SUCCESS OF BOTH YOUR FILMS. LOOKING FORWARD EAGERLY TO UR NEXT MOVIE.HOPE THAT U ALWAYS COMBINE WITH SPB.CHARAN, HE IS UR LUCKY MASCOT AS EVEN WHEN U BOTH WORKED TOGETHER IN MOVIES EARLIER BEFORE U GETTING INTO DIRECTION HE WAS LUCKY FOR U AS YOUR FILMS RAN. AnandKalyan asked, What Goa is all about? Expections are extremely huge for your next venture. All the Very Best!!! iyerrk asked, hi venkat,saroja very enjoyable movie.12 times i seen the movi. prabhagar asked, hi venkat r u tech savvy? meyyarasu asked, Hello Venkat, good to talk to you here. I am from Stuttgart,Germany [Images]. Why Saroja is not released in theatres in germany? Rani asked, Hi, How are you Director Sir? Mukund asked, hey venky why cant u do a movie like rang de basanti... your heroes will suit that kinda script.. Anandan asked, hi boss... u r amazing .... u r so friendly to every member of ur team.... being a good director how its possible.. pls say ur mandra... TRBHAT asked, I AM WATING FOR YOUR REPLY......SI Dhirendra asked, Hi Venkat Prabhu, u r a great director in Telugu Film Industry.Keep it up God Bless with You. With Regards. JAY SHREE RAM. rks asked, Dear Venkat did you work any director b4 u direct the chennai 28? And did you expect the Chennai28 become mega hit? if u answer my question in first then u can get the surprise........ shyam_c asked, hi venkat sir.. eppadi irukeenga? unga rendu padam super... sethurayar asked, i love the way do the old songs and angels dancing around bit in every movie, it hits the spot every time dhileep asked, hi venkat, i like ur both films chennai-28 and saroja.. all the best for Goa.. pls start doing the same kind of movies with big stars.. we will get to see a more good acting.. HIDAvenakat asked, ennada sounde illa...enga poyitta???/ vasanth asked, Hi, Congrats on both the movie successes. Generally it is felt that the third movie is the stumbling block for any director? So, how confident are you about your 3rd movie? Have you named it? (I have not heard if it is already announced). Would you do with the same team? (I believe he technical team remains as it is) sathiyaraj asked, who the hell are you man comparing maniratham. jibak asked, Dear Sir, Please let me know your motivation and preparation before directing any film. TRBHAT asked, IN MY EARLY AGE I HAVE PLAYED NUMBER OF DRAMAS,NOW IAM ALMOST 58YEARS,INTERESTED IN ACTING IF YOU GIVE ME ACHANCE,MY RESUMBLES IS LIKE LATE,SRI,N.T.R arunm asked, when are you making a hindi movie or dubbing your movies in hindi HIDAvenakat asked, enna da venakt machi...eppadi irukka?
kish asked, Hi Venkat.. your Chennai 28 was excellent; but in the end (Finals) which team won? Is it the juniors or the Chennai -28 team? This was not told clearly?? Can you tell which team won saprishi2000@rediffmail.com asked, hi prabhu.. In the next film,change the way screenplay method what you followed for chennai-28 and saroja..becoz because ppl will expect different and new things.. sbsubbu1987 asked, vaanakam thilaiwa... sathiya_dman asked, hi sir, my small request from u. Why can't to introduce new faces in you films, where you can grow up a career for new faces. kandasamy asked, Myself and family realy enjoy with saroja movie. When u r going to give village subject movies? Becuase it is very useful for village people? sen asked, In Goa Do u have any plans for new faces..Plz reply BikeNBarrell asked, Dude - How about some weight control Man ? Ashwin asked, hi venkat ji? i like both of u r movies. all d best for your future projects Jacob asked, Hello Sir, Ur recent Films so good and Nice entertainment.Kindly do direct to Sarathkumar. prabhu blr asked, thalaiva venkatPrabhu reply pls.. rks asked, Hi sir, You are a good actor rite.now you becme hot director. U miss the acting? Have any idea direct+act if the scipt needed u? DILLIP asked, I am Dillip Sahoo from Panchkula. My Question is How u rate Amitab Bachan in film Industry.Also who is ur favourite heroine. ![]() TRBHAT asked, SIR, I THANKS YOU FOR DIRECTING GOOD FILUMS.ON WHAT THEME GOA FILUM IS SUITED. Balaji S asked, Hi Venkat, Any plan to direct a movie with a classicals like 16 vathinile with village background? Srinivas asked, You can't release Tamil Movies in Mumbai aarrvind asked, Best team is RJ SHIVA AND PREMJI.. They r really good kumaran asked, ji, on trying different screenplay, why didnt u avoid a lady dance with men who lifted liquor bottles ?? Binesh asked, Hi Venkat, Chennai 600028 was excellent. But what happened to your Saroja? I dont think comedy worked out in Saroja. Dont u think so??? ROCKYKART asked, Now that you are known for using unfamiliar faces in your films, just wanted to know whether you would introduce commoners like me in your forth coming movies? shabeer_43 asked, Hi Venkat! I saw both Chennai28 and Saroja! I should say that these movies are really simple, superb and realistic. Your new projects with any leading stars? In your movies Premji is rocking. prabhu blr asked, have a plan to direct SuperStar Rajnikanth?. pisces asked, padam than varushaithukku onnu???? answer kodava?... venky asked, chennai 28 was a master piece ,,, saroja could have been better nags asked, hi venkat, do u plan everything including complete script written well before commencing the shooting of a film? do you use any software to write a movie script like Moviemagic Screenwriter, FinalDraft etc..? bhaskar asked, Hi Venkat, what is ur native? what is your qualification?About ur family? prabhu blr asked, Hi Venkat congrats for one of the best valubale tamil film in the film history. google asked, what do you think is an important for an director? krish_sri1977 asked, have u ever thought that you wud be a director pisces asked, when u r goin to direct single hero film?( u can do with premji.....he is very popular) ju_sasi asked, Venkat,ur upcoming projects....??? Say some interesting instant in SAROJA.... rsarvi asked, I want you to direct a practical movie about youth in current political situation. rks asked, Hi congrats for your back to back hits movies, I love chennai28. Just want to ask..Do you have any plan to work with A.R .Rahman in future? ...Thanks Sneha asked, Hey Venkat, Good to see both your movies. Want you to make a movie with a bunch of girls and the ups and downs they go through in their career, love life , problems with parents and stuffs. Will that be fine for you? google asked, Hi Venkat Congrats for your back to back sucess,I think your potential is very high y can't you venture into the bollywood? espradeep asked, are you looking for some new faces? naan inge irukken sir! neenga engayum theda venam...oru mail adingoo..odi vandurren! espradeep@gmail.com :) nilesh asked, hi venkat ur films are amazing why dont u act in ur own films sunil asked, what is most important to be actor? manmathan asked, hi i watched ur both moves it is nice & good work keep it up. And all the best for GOA movie espradeep asked, i saw you in ascendas once...i couldnt wish you at the time! later i felt sorry for that. vinoth asked, Hi Mr.Venkat,Hope ur films r going good in box office.. Y don't you venture saroja film in bollywood.. Hope premji amaran is the backbone of ur script,am i right n who is the cast of ur next venture. vasanth asked, from the upcoming directors (who have done less than 5 movies totally) who would be your top 5 directors in Tamil Film Industry? Mayil asked, Hi Venkat, I saw movie saroja last week. It was excellent movie to watch. The photography was excellent in the movie and the screen was good. My questions to you is "What happen to the movie poongothai which was directed by your father and music by Illayaraja" chenthir asked, why you didn't pursue your career in music like your father rsarvi asked, Hi Venkat, I am a fan of RJ Siva. Somehow I feel that in your film Saroja, you kept your brother premji and your friend charan high in characterisation. Why it was like that?? kishor 2008 asked, i think u are the coolest director in tamil field espradeep asked, Hi Venkat, eppadi irukeenga? feeling top of the world with your another smashing hit? great going sir...koffee with anu la anuvai neenga ippadi kalaaichirukka koodathu sir.... Prashanth asked, hi Venkat, though Saroja looks like an adaptation of the English movie "Judgement Night", I would still congratulate you on a masterpiece su asked, how was your experience of working with jayaram? Prashanth asked, hi Venkat, though Saroja looks like an adaptation of the English movie "Judgement Night", I would still congratulate you on a masterpiece pisces asked, RA PURAM 2 gOA......FRM goa TO SWIZ?? nags asked, do you use any software to write a movie script like Moviemagic Screenwriter, FinalDraft etc..? naveen asked, Hi Prabu, I'm Naveen In Tamil Industry which Director & Actor u like most? karthikeyan asked, 600028 reminded me playing with my street friends.Now i miss them.. aravind asked, i am from melbourne..but there is no proper promotion overseas for ur movies Balasubramanian asked, Hellow sir, Make new film for childrens growth. Rajagopal asked, hi so far so good. i think you should carry on with new comers / low profile people rather than doing movies with stars where in your individuality would get diluted SURYAAPRATEEK09 asked, HI VENKAT I M SURYAA HOW ARE YOU FELLING AFTER YR FILM BEING HIT? karthikeyan asked, take one film with thala... bharath asked, What is reason sudden change yr carrier from actor to director ? Joseph asked, Hi Venkat, the combination of you and yuvan rocks, please ensure that this lasts long and come up with different genre of songs and music vignesh asked, venat...do u think realistic films are the way to go..instead of the artificial songs and unrelated scenes in current movies? kathir asked, hi, thanks for an excellent film. But was that item song with all sexy skin show dance essential? vikram9 asked, have u stopped playing miruthangam Prashanth asked, Hi Venkat, Is Saroja an adaptation of any English Movie ? karthikeyan asked, in 80's and 90's tamil film were good.But right now only few directors are taking nice movie.those are selvaraghavan sir,amir sir and you.take good movies in future. rymgopikrishnaa asked, how do u think as a son who has honoured his dad by proving yourself in film industry SUPER asked, I enjoyed watching Chennai 28 so many times. The script suited the audience. I was at Chennai to watch it. Congrats! Couple of questions 1) Do u have plans to remake C28 in Hindi? Think u had a plan what happened? 2) Please speak to distributors outside Tamilnadu, so that people like me can watch saroja in pune it self? All-star Tamil movies gets released here. Sudarsanan asked, Hi venkat i am sudarsanan here.. i am good fan of ur films.. ur way of using premji is cool... how is your next film 'goa' growing? shvanu asked, heloooooooooooooooooo your movie was good but more then mistake vinoth asked, Hi Mr.Venkat,Hope ur films r going good in box office.. Y don't you venture saroja film in bollywood.. Hope premji amaran is the backbone of ur script,am i right n who is the cast of ur next venture. Venkat Bharath 1954 asked, Minus sex, minus fightings, minus artificial things can we see the true real pictures in near future, sir. Gopal asked, Hi Venkat, Is there any possibility to pull all type of indian audiences by directing a tamil film? Will audience accept 'SAROJA' screenplay when it is taken to international level? Reaching international; is like promotion to your work... your view on this please ramkrrish asked, Hi venkat, whats ur next film, who is the hero... we all are waiting for that. at the 150day funtion of kuruvi, u told u r going to direct vijay, is it true? when it will be? ranga asked, Considering the increasing awareness about world cinema, how much homework do you think a director today in Kollywood need? shyam sunder asked, hi venkat, do u have any ideas of directing my fav hero vijay ?? Venkat Bharath 1954 asked, Srirama, I just would like to congratulate you for your achievements and wishing all the best. I am a Rama bhaktha and ardent devotee of Kanchipeetam. magesh asked, thanks for your hits. The hip dance at saroja was really mind blowing. Please tell about that dance. What your next flim SUBHASH asked, in saroja you made a wrong choice of making Jayaram as villain instead of prakash rai. it should have been otherway. jayaram does not fit the bill. SUBHASH asked, saroja was xcellent. by the way who was the villian in that movie ? i guess is it sampath ? has he done any previous films? maruthi asked, hello i am from andhrapradesh and when you are directing telegu film with chiranjeevi Saravanan asked, How you differ from Mr Gangai Amaran for direction (except technology and village oriented story) Haja asked, what is your next plan ? s.c.vinod asked, hi dude..........any plans of directing Thala Ajith.......if so wen is it??????? we Ajith fans are very eager to know it.......! bond asked, both nikhitha and vega rocked! thanks! Venkatprabhu says, Thanks mates, it was great chatting with you all. Sorry if I didn't answer your questions properly. After Goa I will be back. Will chat one whole day. God bless. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||