By Prasanna Singh [ November 19, 2008 ]
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Karthik in Kerala to participate in Ashokavanam?

It is heard that Karthik, the loverboy of 90s, has arrived in Salakudi (also referred to as Chalakkudy), Kerala to participate in Mani Ratnam’s Ashokavanam (tentative title). Kollywood grapevine asserts that in Ashokavanam, Mani Ratnam is trying to bring together his ever-reliable heroes – Karthik and Prabhu – with whom he made many wonderful films. Mani Ratnam’s Agninatchathiram, in which both these heroes teamed up, is quite popular even today!

Just�as Shankar is�keeping his Enthiran under wraps, Mani Ratnam too is taking great care not to divulge any information on his bilingual to maintain�viewers’ curiosity levels.

But it can be firmly said that so far a good portion of the film has been shot with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Prithviraj, and Vyapuri. Both Hindi and Tamil versions are being shot simultaneously.

Initially, there were a few hiccups with Kerala Forest Department objecting�to filming in Malayatoor Forest Range. But it allowed Mani to continue filming there after he gave assurances to keep the area clean and to reduce the crew strength.

Following this, Peter Hains (renowned Hollywood stunt choreographer) joined the crew and the�important stunt scenes were completed. He has also�choreographed the stunt scenes of Anniyan and Sivaji .

Incidentally, Aishwarya Rai celebrated her birthday in Kerala the Kerala way. She had a Kerala meal, was treated with “Mohini Aattam”, and had loads of fun at Rain Forest Hotel where the crew stayed.

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