Life in tea plantations

The audio and trailer of Bala’s next film, Paradesi, is expected to be launched in London on September 19.

Sources close to the director say he has tried to portray the sad lives of workers in tea plantations in the 1930s. Another reason the film has stepped up expectations is it is being produced by Bala himself.

Shot in Salur, Manamadurai and parts of Kerala, the film has Adharvaa, son of actor Murali, Vedhika and Dhansikaa playing the lead roles. Some sequences have been canned in the forests of Kannakarai in Theni District.

Ajith, a voracious reader too

While many know Ajith loves aeroplanes and racing, what’s not known is he’s also a voracious reader. The actor, who is slogging it out at the gym to lose weight for Vishnuvardhan’s film, says he was impressed with a book he recently read titled, The Teaching of Buddha (Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai). He feels the book will help individuals realise the significance of the concept, ‘live and let live.’

Father-daughter bond

Close on the heels of Deivathirumagal, yet another movie showcasing the bond between a dad and his daughter is being made. Ram, director of Katradhu Tamizh, is directing and acting in the film, titled Thangameengal, being produced by Gautham Menon’s Photon Kathaas.

Yuvan, who composed the music for Katradhu Tamizh, will be composing the music for this film as well. The film will also feature Rohini and Padmapriya in important roles.

Sources close to the film unit say a team has been travelling across the State to create a special album featuring school children and Yuvan.