Kalyani’s production includes nude scene?

the industry’s in shock it’s more because the lady’s always had a clean and conservative reputation. Till now.

There’s a strong rumour doing the rounds that actress-turned-producer Kalyani (she’s known as Kaveri in Tollywood) who has launched her first venture, a bilingual, called Atthiyayam 6 in Tamil and Chapter 6 in Telugu, has incorporated a bold nude scene in her film which could well invite the wrath of the Censor Board.

The movie, which will also feature Kalyani in a prominent role, has been directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Surya Kiran and stars actor Bala and Sonia Suri of Nesi fame in the lead.

It may be recalled that the actress in her earlier interview had explained her reasons for turning producer. “There are a few constraints while working for others. If it’s our own production, we can take certain liberties and bring out what we have conceived in our mind.”

She sure has done exactly that – taken liberties in a way nobody dreamed she would. There are some who feel that all this could be a pre-release publicity gimmick. Even so, it seems to have worked. Clearly, it has aroused interest among potential viewers.

When this newspaper contacted Kalyani she denied the presence of any such scene in the movie, “Being a woman from the film fraternity, I realise my responsibilities as a producer. The scene, which you are referring to, is a crucial one and lasts for just a few seconds after which the entire story unfolds. I was present when this scene was shot with my husband Surya Kiran and the actress has only been shown with her bare back (up to her hips) to the camera. It’s only a suggestive scene, nothing more,” she explained.

Rajnikanth Is A Modern Guru Says Suman

Actor Suman who got a state award for his villains role in Sivaji is happy for another reason as well. ‘I got to spend one and half years almost, with none other than the superstar himself during the making of the film,” he says. This experience was an unforgettable one for the actor.

Recalling those days he says, “Rajnikanth is a modern guru. He gave me a lot of advice about life, our profession, how to respect elders, how to balance work and family life and how to be a good human. He used to tell me a lot about how to be punctual and do our best for the producer who has so much riding on the projects we work in. Rajni himself would come well in advance for any shoot with make up, setting an example that we could see for ourselves. From him I learnt many things about how to face competition, how to face the future and how to live ones life to the fullest,” says Suman.

It’s undoubtedly, advice that he will always remember and cherish in his life.

You Deserve The Award Says Rajnikanth To Suman

Actor Suman is on cloud nine after winning the TN State Government award in Tamil as Best Villain for Sivaji. “I owe it to Rajni, Shankar, AVM Saravanan and my mentor Kittu who introduced me to films in 1978,” says an elated Suman.

The actor is all praise for superstar Rajnikanth, his long standing friend in Kollywood. “When I was offered this role of the villain, it was Rajni who phoned me and advised that I should take it and said ‘Sivaji will be a good break for you in Tamil. The film has fifty percent of you only in the villain’s role” recalls Suman. After winning the award, Rajni called him recently and congratulated him. “You deserve the award, Rajni said to me,” says Suman. “I am happy that I got to spend one and half years with Rajni during the making of the film.,” smiles Suman.

Suman is all praise for Shankar who carefully crafted his role to perfection and made a success out of it. “It was a huge thrill for me when I got a call from Shankar’s office and an even greater thrill when I actually went for a meeting to his office,” recalls Suman.

The actor did around 15 get ups and shot 300 photos before they decided on the right look for the film. Suman is now gearing up for a successful career in all southern languages post the success of Sivaji. His next is Pazhassi Raja, releasing soon.