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WOW, I am speechless. This looks Awesome, I dont care if I dont understand the language, I am going to watch this in the theater, Just the images here are splendid. Oh how I wish they didn’t have Neil Mukesh in the Hindi version and kept Vikram. Just Wow man. Who is this director? What has he made?
Oh Okay thanks An jo, Have not seen Shaitan, The only thing that kept me away from it was Kalki (can’t stand this chick), Somehow ended up watching Girl In Yellow Boots. I was impressed with ther there, But couldn’t find courage to watch another movie of hers and afraid that if she is good, I may start liking her. I JUST CANT STAND HER. LOL.
WHAT, I thought Neil Mukesh was in here, Dude if this is true, I cannot be happier than this. Get to watch Vikram in the language I understand So i can understand all his emotions, Made my day Satyam sir. This is just awesome. This came as a surprise to me, Did not know about this at all. YES>
I am not sure but I think it’s Vinay Varmani (speedy singh) who plays Jiiva’s role in the Hindi version. Also could someone tell me if who is the 3rd David in the Tamil version- I could only see Vikram and Jiiva in the trailer (or I missed someone)
There’s only two subplots (2 Davids) in tamil version. So these could be two quite different movies:) And I also lately realize where from I may know the Vinay:D
I have a feeling that the Vikram-Isha Sharvani storyline is going to be the weakest, tritest link in this film- but barring that, this looks fantastic, really looking forward to it.
If it is, I will be really happy as saagar remains one of my fav love story movies. (Maybe its just the memory of watching it in Maratha Mandir when I was about 7).
Satyam Sir, I tried to search for any piece on Saagar at SS. I was not able to find any. Did you every write a piece or comment on it? Or anyone else here did? Would love to read upon it. Thanks in advance.
AAh so I was right then..smart me!! It is just difficult to miss the SAAGAR atmospherics in this preview. This is what Bejoy says..
“While the Tamil version will last 2 hours and 10 minutes, the Hindi version of David will be longer with three stories in it. But what prompted him to choose such a concept in the first place? Says Bejoy: “The idea for this story began to form in my mind when I read about an incident. So, one of the two stories in the Tamil film is based on a real-life incident, while the other is purely fictional. Kamal’s Saagar has been a big inspiration for me. I enjoyed watching it so much that I always wanted to do a stage version of it while doing theatre. Undoubtedly, the fisherman character in one of the stories is because of Saagar.”
Loved the trailer (even if I couldn’t understand a word). Vikram, Tabu, Isha all look good but Jiiva seemed to me as having the most attractive presence here. This guy with his choice is quickly becoming my fave actor from down South
Btw GF was right, the ‘drunk’ sequence is so reminiscent of Saamy
havent seen shaitaan except a few promos–seems an interesting work
should have been called slo mo shaitaan though..
ps-who was the female in shaitaan other than kalki
Have any of U seen the Bejoy Nambiar (David)directed tv show MTV Rush which came out this year. Apparently it was quite a hit and had a Shaitaan feel to it
There is one thing to be kept in mind that these kind of edgy films usually find no love from most teen girls love stuff like SOTY and babies like Imran Khan. Sunrise also desert such films
This, from the guy who finds Alai Bhatt hot! Or is it only teenage girls who are expected to like men their father’s age in order to prove how ‘good’ their taste is?
ami is right though, i was filing away the alia thing to be used later if you ever brought up imran to prove any point whatsoever (since you brought it up in a completely unrelated conversation the other day).
men who think the 12-yr-old looking alia bhatt is hot, are not only inviting derision but also pedophilia jokes. but we already had a too long sanctimonious thread about that, so i am not going to say anything.
but seriously, alia bhatt = glass house. therefore, put the stones away for your own good.
Lol. Are both U and Ami long lost sisters that U seem to support her all the time
On Alia Bhatt lemme say this is- She is a diva. And since Parveen Babi is dead, Ayesha Takia is married and unofficially retired and Gauhar is hardly getting any films Alia and Ileana are two girls I feel like stalking
“Are both U and Ami long lost sisters that U seem to support her all the time ”
So to the ‘elder sister-younger brother’ deal, one can add another ‘younger sister’ as well joking folks –not to be taken with offence..
Agree and the problem with Indian filmmakers is, they promise to be tarantinoesque in the trailers but 99% of the times the actual movie turns out to be highly pedestrian when compared to the trailer.
P.S. I dont know what the fuss about Shaitan- being a whatever film is. A story extremely inspired from Paanch with some good and some forced style thrown in. The best thing about that movie was the Khoya Khoya chand track filmed on an action scene.
KIckass! And waht a smooth version of Duma Dum Mast Kalandar. Loved Neil Nitin in Johny Gaddar and 7 Khoon Maaf. Loved Vikram in every goddamn film of him I have seen. Loved Nambiar’s surefooted touch in Shaitan. And tabu..waht can one say about her! absolutrely loking forward to this.
i had missed this earlier since i was more interested in pulling saurabh’s leg. but this looks great! why are the lengths different for different versions?
“KIckass! And waht a smooth version of Duma Dum Mast Kalandar”
Ha utkal uncle–was missing u
Lol@ smooth
” why are the lengths different for different versions?”—errrmm well …
On a first listen this is a very strong soundtrack with some incredibly vibrant pieces. Some bits here are a bit too wannabe-badass (ala Kashyap) for my taste but this is a minor quibble. Vaazhkaiye has got to be one of the most arresting songs I’ve heard in some time–this singer sounds quite like Rahman. Also loved Kanave Kanave.
The juxtaposition of the two trailers is interesting: the Tamil trailer makes the film seem quite mainstream (and it’s centered on two lives), whereas the Hindi trailer screams out “off-beat”, and made it seem like a creepier film (and there’re 3 lives here)…
I’d second that — those opening moments (leading into the song) are also the best out-and-out masala of the last 10-15 years that I’ve seen…
On that note, it’s really sad how Harris Jayaraj has degenerated: a decade ago we got soundtracks like Samurai, Lesa Lesa, Kaakha Kaakha, and heck even Saamy had real soul and fun. But recent outings — e.g. Maatran or Thupakki — are so pedestrian it’s depressing.
Have you (or anyone else) seen Neerparavai? I recently got the album but haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet, but was wondering if the film was worth checking out…
December 13, 2012 at 10:20 AM
WOW, I am speechless. This looks Awesome, I dont care if I dont understand the language, I am going to watch this in the theater, Just the images here are splendid. Oh how I wish they didn’t have Neil Mukesh in the Hindi version and kept Vikram. Just Wow man. Who is this director? What has he made?
December 13, 2012 at 10:21 AM
SHAITAN…in ultra ultra ultra slow motion with MC BCs and f-words galore…
December 13, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Oh Okay thanks An jo, Have not seen Shaitan, The only thing that kept me away from it was Kalki (can’t stand this chick), Somehow ended up watching Girl In Yellow Boots. I was impressed with ther there, But couldn’t find courage to watch another movie of hers and afraid that if she is good, I may start liking her. I JUST CANT STAND HER. LOL.
December 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM
http://www.galatta.com/tamil/news/vikrams-david-for-pongal/63959/
December 13, 2012 at 10:34 AM
WHAT, I thought Neil Mukesh was in here, Dude if this is true, I cannot be happier than this. Get to watch Vikram in the language I understand So i can understand all his emotions, Made my day Satyam sir. This is just awesome. This came as a surprise to me, Did not know about this at all. YES>
December 13, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Neil Nitin is in hindi version instead of Jiiva. That’s why I prefer tamil version:)
December 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM
I am not sure but I think it’s Vinay Varmani (speedy singh) who plays Jiiva’s role in the Hindi version. Also could someone tell me if who is the 3rd David in the Tamil version- I could only see Vikram and Jiiva in the trailer (or I missed someone)
December 15, 2012 at 8:28 AM
There’s only two subplots (2 Davids) in tamil version. So these could be two quite different movies:) And I also lately realize where from I may know the Vinay:D
December 13, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Kash here is a stunningly shot sequence from the very engaging Shaitan
http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DBfgxuZmNaC8&sa=U&ei=NDbKULOdMIjRrQfr4oH4Cg&ved=0CCUQtwIwAA&usg=AFQjCNFybPWcnBZuHjfFlURnkUZ4yILbKg
December 13, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Thanks shetty!
December 13, 2012 at 10:48 AM
A worthy follow up to the very engaging Shaitan. And Vikram..what a rivetting actor to watch!
December 13, 2012 at 11:49 AM
I have a feeling that the Vikram-Isha Sharvani storyline is going to be the weakest, tritest link in this film- but barring that, this looks fantastic, really looking forward to it.
December 13, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Vikram looks like the only thing interesting in this. His look reminds me of the opening moments of Saamy.
December 13, 2012 at 1:14 PM
Is this SAAGAR RELOADED by any chance???? Just musing….looks very typical with ‘style’ as the main theme…
December 13, 2012 at 1:18 PM
If it is, I will be really happy as saagar remains one of my fav love story movies. (Maybe its just the memory of watching it in Maratha Mandir when I was about 7).
December 13, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Satyam Sir, I tried to search for any piece on Saagar at SS. I was not able to find any. Did you every write a piece or comment on it? Or anyone else here did? Would love to read upon it. Thanks in advance.
December 13, 2012 at 2:03 PM
no, never said anything on this..
December 13, 2012 at 2:45 PM
AAh so I was right then..smart me!! It is just difficult to miss the SAAGAR atmospherics in this preview. This is what Bejoy says..
“While the Tamil version will last 2 hours and 10 minutes, the Hindi version of David will be longer with three stories in it. But what prompted him to choose such a concept in the first place? Says Bejoy: “The idea for this story began to form in my mind when I read about an incident. So, one of the two stories in the Tamil film is based on a real-life incident, while the other is purely fictional. Kamal’s Saagar has been a big inspiration for me. I enjoyed watching it so much that I always wanted to do a stage version of it while doing theatre. Undoubtedly, the fisherman character in one of the stories is because of Saagar.”
December 13, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Loved the trailer (even if I couldn’t understand a word). Vikram, Tabu, Isha all look good but Jiiva seemed to me as having the most attractive presence here. This guy with his choice is quickly becoming my fave actor from down South
Btw GF was right, the ‘drunk’ sequence is so reminiscent of Saamy
December 13, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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December 13, 2012 at 2:47 PM
havent seen shaitaan except a few promos–seems an interesting work
should have been called slo mo shaitaan though..
ps-who was the female in shaitaan other than kalki
December 13, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Have any of U seen the Bejoy Nambiar (David)directed tv show MTV Rush which came out this year. Apparently it was quite a hit and had a Shaitaan feel to it
December 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM
There is one thing to be kept in mind that these kind of edgy films usually find no love from most teen girls love stuff like SOTY and babies like Imran Khan. Sunrise also desert such films
December 13, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Btw before Ami pounces on me, let me say that I wasn’t hinting towards her here. I know that she likes thrillers and enjoyed Shaitan too
December 13, 2012 at 3:18 PM
“most teen girls love babies like Imran Khan”
This, from the guy who finds Alai Bhatt hot! Or is it only teenage girls who are expected to like men their father’s age in order to prove how ‘good’ their taste is?
December 13, 2012 at 3:20 PM
“Btw before Ami pounces on me, let me say that I wasn’t hinting towards her here.”
LOL! Too late- I already posted a comment in reply!
And I know you’re not targetting me….
December 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM
LOL. You are extremely ‘kind’ with me these days anyway so no worries
December 13, 2012 at 3:49 PM
“This, from the guy who finds Alai Bhatt hot! ”
As someone who does like my comments (and views) at all and often finds them ‘sick’ u seem to be following them too closely
December 13, 2012 at 4:00 PM
ami is right though, i was filing away the alia thing to be used later if you ever brought up imran to prove any point whatsoever (since you brought it up in a completely unrelated conversation the other day).
men who think the 12-yr-old looking alia bhatt is hot, are not only inviting derision but also pedophilia jokes. but we already had a too long sanctimonious thread about that, so i am not going to say anything.
but seriously, alia bhatt = glass house. therefore, put the stones away for your own good.
December 13, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Lol. Are both U and Ami long lost sisters that U seem to support her all the time
On Alia Bhatt lemme say this is- She is a diva. And since Parveen Babi is dead, Ayesha Takia is married and unofficially retired and Gauhar is hardly getting any films Alia and Ileana are two girls I feel like stalking
December 13, 2012 at 4:46 PM
“Are both U and Ami long lost sisters that U seem to support her all the time ”
joking folks –not to be taken with offence..
So to the ‘elder sister-younger brother’ deal, one can add another ‘younger sister’ as well
December 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Simply remembering a small portion of one of your comments does not equate to following your views too closely in any way….
December 13, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Oh! There is something called as humour Ami.
December 13, 2012 at 3:20 PM
relax amy–u hav a good point
any new films uve seen lately…
btw folkz–golden globe nominations—lincoln leads
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/dec/13/lincoln-seven-golden-globe-nominations?intcmp=ILCMUSTXT9383
December 14, 2012 at 1:26 AM
@guys those who dont understand Tamil… Hindi Trailer
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December 14, 2012 at 5:13 AM
Nice to watch promos of David, Thanks for upload Hindi promo.
Here the first poster of DAVID [post created]
Thanks
December 14, 2012 at 6:16 AM
Gruesome and violent!! Hope it flops…heavily!!
Everyone wants to beat Tarantino it seems.
December 14, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Agree and the problem with Indian filmmakers is, they promise to be tarantinoesque in the trailers but 99% of the times the actual movie turns out to be highly pedestrian when compared to the trailer.
P.S. I dont know what the fuss about Shaitan- being a whatever film is. A story extremely inspired from Paanch with some good and some forced style thrown in. The best thing about that movie was the Khoya Khoya chand track filmed on an action scene.
December 15, 2012 at 9:16 AM
“Gruesome and violent!! Hope it flops…heavily!!
Everyone wants to beat Tarantino it seems.”
hahaha typical og
December 16, 2012 at 6:57 AM
WHAT A FUCKING BADASS TRAILER!!!!!!
Best I’ve seen for a long time!
January 2, 2013 at 9:59 AM
KIckass! And waht a smooth version of Duma Dum Mast Kalandar. Loved Neil Nitin in Johny Gaddar and 7 Khoon Maaf. Loved Vikram in every goddamn film of him I have seen. Loved Nambiar’s surefooted touch in Shaitan. And tabu..waht can one say about her! absolutrely loking forward to this.
January 2, 2013 at 10:58 AM
i had missed this earlier since i was more interested in pulling saurabh’s leg. but this looks great! why are the lengths different for different versions?
January 2, 2013 at 11:12 AM
“KIckass! And waht a smooth version of Duma Dum Mast Kalandar”
Ha utkal uncle–was missing u
Lol@ smooth
” why are the lengths different for different versions?”—errrmm well …
January 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM
January 3, 2013 at 11:46 AM
On a first listen this is a very strong soundtrack with some incredibly vibrant pieces. Some bits here are a bit too wannabe-badass (ala Kashyap) for my taste but this is a minor quibble. Vaazhkaiye has got to be one of the most arresting songs I’ve heard in some time–this singer sounds quite like Rahman. Also loved Kanave Kanave.
January 3, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Thanks for the recommendation Shetty and GF — will check it out…
January 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM
This is quickly becoming a film I’m really anticipating. The fact that there’s a Hindi version means there’s a chance of it releasing in these parts.
January 3, 2013 at 12:30 PM
The juxtaposition of the two trailers is interesting: the Tamil trailer makes the film seem quite mainstream (and it’s centered on two lives), whereas the Hindi trailer screams out “off-beat”, and made it seem like a creepier film (and there’re 3 lives here)…
January 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Said this elsewhere but Vikram’s look here reminds me of his opening moments as Saamy’s faux-rowdy. Which remains my favorite moment from his career.
January 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM
I’d second that — those opening moments (leading into the song) are also the best out-and-out masala of the last 10-15 years that I’ve seen…
On that note, it’s really sad how Harris Jayaraj has degenerated: a decade ago we got soundtracks like Samurai, Lesa Lesa, Kaakha Kaakha, and heck even Saamy had real soul and fun. But recent outings — e.g. Maatran or Thupakki — are so pedestrian it’s depressing.
Have you (or anyone else) seen Neerparavai? I recently got the album but haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet, but was wondering if the film was worth checking out…
January 19, 2013 at 5:41 PM
btw just noitced–is the heroine here the ‘shai’ of dhobi ghaat…
if so, good to see her bak….
January 31, 2013 at 1:22 PM
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/decoding-bejoy-nambiars-david-the-story-of-the-father-and-the-son/370057-8-66.html?from=HP
January 31, 2013 at 1:52 PM
thanx sanju–the bits of that david brief sounds interesting (–y hav u not seen poor kamals film yet-)