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Top ten awaited movies of 2008

 FILM: BODY OF LIES

Star cast:

Leonardo Di Caprio

Director:

Ridley Scott, Producer: Scott Free Productions

Bottom line:

A journalist hired by the CIA. The Iraq War. Al Qaeda. Can anyone tell us a story line more exciting? Dynamite combination of three time Academy Award nominees Ridley and Leonardo. And with this, Leonardo will be crowned the next Al Pacino of Hollywood’s silver screen.

FILM: VALKYRIE

Star cast:

Tom Cruise

Director:

Bryan Singer, Producer: United Artists

Bottom line:

The most controversial film since JKF. Based on a true story on Adolf Hitler, and an attempt to assassinate him. Hollywood’s obsession with World War Two continues, and Tom Cruise is making everyone nervous with his intense preparation. Are Indian filmmakers listening?

FILM: JODHA AKBAR

Star cast:

Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai

Director:

Ashutosh Gowariker, Producer: UTV

Bottom line:

Hrithik will continue to mesmerize the audience with his astounding performance, along with his Greek God looks. Ashutosh has given everything he has to this historical love saga, and has breathed life into every scene. Aided by A.R.Rahman, the screen will explode like fireworks for the sheer genius weaved into it.

FILM: BHEEMA

Star cast:

Vikram, Trisha

Director:

Lingusamy, Producer: A.M.Ratnam

Bottom line:

Superstar Vikram returns to the silver screen after a two year hiatus in his career best, and his market value is to touch Rs.25 crores. Comeback film for the producer as well. Ratnam’s genius has helped deliver world class visuals and this is helping Tamil cinema reach a worldwide audience.

FILM: DASAVATHARAM

Star cast:

Kamal Hassan, Asin

Director:

K.S.Ravikumar, Producer: Oscar Films

Bottom line:

Kamal in the role of his lifetime. Without a doubt, this could be next year’s official entry from India to the Academy Awards. The actor will also be known as the official book on acting worldwide, with accolades pouring in from the North to South Pole.

FILM: MY NAME IS KHAN

Star cast:

Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol

Director:

Karan Johar, Producer: Yash Johar Films

Bottom line:

Fireworks and records. The most fantastic on screen couple of Indian cinema return after a seven year break. And yes, Karan has finally done it. Broken away from his usual melodrama, and is turning into a critically acclaimed director, with his story based on “9/11”.

FILM: U ME AUR HUM

Star cast:

Ajay Devgan, Kajol

Director:

Ajay Devgan, Producer: Devgan Films

Bottom line:

Ajay’s first directorial venture, and the couple’s sixth film together. All their previous films were disasters, and everyone’s looking forward excitedly to see if they can create magic with this one. This film also has to salvage the production house.

FILM: SARKAR RAJ

Star cast:

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai

Director:

Ram Gopal Varma, Producer: Adlabs Films / K Sera Sera

Bottom line:

The much awaited sequel to the blockbuster “Sarkar”. This film is the lifeline for RGV, as he could find an exit from the film industry if this does not succeed. The power packed star cast should help him get his foothold again.

FILM: THE LAST LEAR

Star cast:

Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal

Director:

Rituparno Ghosh, Producer: Planman Motion Pictures

Bottom line:

The film is being looked forward to, because of Amitabh’s mind blowing performance. He is taking a break from the song and dance routine of Bollywood, and is talking about serious cinema this time.

FILM: TASHAN

Star cast:

Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

Director:

Vijay Krishna Acharya, Producer: Yash Raj Productions

Bottom line:

Exciting because Saif’s son will make his debut in this film. The couple’s off screen romance is helping the excitement build. New looks, new locations, racy entertainer, shot from one end of the world to the other.

Swarupa Pillaai

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