Mirchi Movies Limited, the filmed entertainment arm of the Times Group has signed Viji, the much sought after writer-director of the recently released ‘Vellithirai.’ Their first project together will go on the floors in September 2008.
Vellitherai received rave reviews and the film has been appreciated by audiences across Tamil Nadu.
Beyond the South States, Vellitherai had the widest release in North India with almost thirty screens in the first week.
Says Mr. Munish Purii, COO, Mirchi Movies Limited, one of the co-producers of ‘Vellitherai’, ‘Viji is a talented filmmaker. Viji’s passion and focus is showcased through the films he makes. We are delighted to engage Viji to create memorable cinema that leaves back a legacy.’
In the past, Viji had written dialogues for the immensely successful ‘Mozhi’ and he had also played an important role in the dialogues of ‘Majaa’, ‘M.Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi’ etc.
Says Viji, ‘It is an honor to be part of the Mirchi Movies family-of- fimmakers. Their strong commitment to good Tamil cinema makes them unique. Also, their professional approach is commendable’.
Mirchi Movies Limited is an independent production house that has acquired the remake rights of the Malayalam blockbuster ‘ Chocolate’ and has also signed the promising young director Milind Rau, former assistant to Mani Ratanam for a film called ‘Kaadhal 2 Kalyanam’.
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