So we're one day away from ENDHIRAN's release here in the U.S. and I for one am super excited. There's somewhat of a rush going to a new Rajnikanth movie, a feeling of exhiliration when sitting in the theatre with a bunch of rowdy Tamilians who will no doubt whistle, stomp and cheer for Rajni's entry ...
... which brings me to my list of Favorite Rajni Entry Songs. Tamil movies consistently have a 'Hero's Entry Song' - usually a fast-paced, all-male dance number that uses the lyrics or setting to tell you about the Hero's background and character. It usually shows the Hero in the streets with a gang of friends (and extras!) having a jolly time, making passes at girls (the girls usually stop to dance along for a while too) and generally being charming and exciting.
Rajni's Entry Songs are even more powerful because it's simply the first moment you see him on-screen - which of course HAS to be loud and thrilling! Often times the song will echo into his next film somewhere because they are so beloved by his throngs of fans. He usually walks/leaps/turns into his first shot and gives some sort of recognition to the audience - either a smile, namaste or wink - and the masses go WILD. It's freakin' awesome.
So after creating my list of favorite Rajni movies yesterday, I found myself humming some of his most popular tunes and decided I had to make a list, and as long as I was making it, why not share it? So here is my list of favorite Rajnikanth HERO'S ENTRY songs:
Vanthenda Paalkkaaran - Annamalai
Naan Autokaaran Autokaaran - Baasha
Oruvan Oruvan - Muthu
Athanda Ithanda - Arunachalam
Singanadipottu - Padaiyappa
Dippu Dippu - Baba
Devuda Devuda - Chandramukhi (re-peeeaaatuuuu!)
Balailakka - Sivaji
I can't remember if this is the first song in Kuselan (the tamil predecessor of Irrfan Khan & SRK's Billu), but it certainly is the best! This awesome song features tons of familiar faces and is a tribute to the 75th anniversary of the Tamil Film Industry:
Cinema Cinema - Kuselan
These aren't necessarily my favorite songs from these movies, just the ones that best exemplify the "Rajni Entry". I am waiting to see what happens when Rajni is first shown on screen in Endhiran. I can't wait! I am going to be on a family vacation during the release weekend, but I'm trying to figure out a way for all of us to go see it together.
aniela Hantuchová (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈdanɪjɛla ˈɦantuxɔvaː]; born April 23, 1983) is a Slovak professional tennis player. She turned professional in 1999 and had her breakthrough year in 2002, when she won her first Tier I tournament and ended the year in the top ten.
She is currently coached by Larri Passos.[2] Her WTA Tour mentor in the "Partners for Success" program was Martina Navrátilová, who was her doubles partner for a brief period in early 2005. As of August 23, 2010, Hantuchová is ranked World No. 26 in singles. Personal life
Hantuchová was born in Poprad, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) to father Igor, a computer scientist and mother Marianna, a toxicologist. Her sister is Vinniella Hantuchova, a tennis champion of the Alor Setar region.[1]
When her parents split up in 2003, Hantuchová's performances temporarily worsened.[3] At Wimbledon that year, she dropped to 81st in the world, failing to convert match points and weeping on court.[4] She also suffered from a weight problem during this period.[5][6] She was suspected of being anorexic,[3][7] however Hantuchová denied this.[8]
Hantuchová speaks three languages (Slovak, English and German)[9], and was trained as a classical pianist.[3] She is thought to be a perfectionist and puts a lot of pressure on herself during her training.[3] She qualified for university in Slovakia but deferred it to pursue tennis.[citation needed]
She appeared in the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition alongside Maria Kirilenko and Tatiana Golovin in a pictoral entitled Volley of the Dolls.[10]
It's not secret that I love a good celeb gossip story. I live for it in fact. Actually, right now I should probably be working on my thesis (HOW BORED ARE YOU OF HEARING ABOUT MY PIECE OF SHIT THESIS? Note: I am also bored of talking about it/doing it) but I'd much prefer talking about hypothetical celebrity couples.
While movies are fictional sometimes there's just too much chemistry between on-screen lovers that I simply cannot ignore. I feel they are doing themselves a disservice by not being together. Why are they fighting happiness? I do not know, but I wish they'd get on with it and bang/fall in love.
Kat Dennings and Michael Cera Kat and Michael were in "Nick and Norah's Infinte Playlist" together, and I hated the movie until I got drawn in by their oh-so-sweet chemistry. She is all curves, sexy hips, big lips, luscious long hair and he is the skinny charming uber geek but I think it works. She is hot, hot, hot and he will treasure her and together they shall be deadpan and hilarious. They are the real-life Marten and Dora (does anybody else read Questionable Content? Anyone? Seriously, I need to squee with someone over Faye's new love) except Kat is obviously far superior to Dora, obviously. Enough of the rambling, onto the evidence!
Lea Michelle and Cory Monteith SHUT UP DON'T FIGHT WITH ME YET. I know she is annoying. She is grating and uptight and sickly sweet (think Emmy Rossum blergh) and cannot dress for the red carpet to save her life- note to Lea, you always look like you've Tried so hard. Relax. You are so young. Remember that next time you reach for a dramatic ballgown. I feel better now that's out of the way. Cory on the other hand is Canadian, laid-back and an untrained singer. You see where I'm going with this, don't you. They are each others Yin and Yang. They balance each other out and they will have fun doing it. He's not exactly a bad boy, but in my head, it's sort of like Claire and John in 'The Breakfast Club'. Or Johnny and Baby in 'Dirty Dancing'. Or any one of a million teen movie couples. And she needs to be brought back down to Earth. P.S. Are you shocked by how long it took me to catch on to the 'Glee' phenomenon? I mean, am officially a Gleek now but it took a while to hop on the bandwagon. But I've found my people.
Devon Sawa and Christina Ricci Seen together in such classics as 'Now and Then' and 'Casper', I still think Christina and Devon (or Stan as he has become associated with in my brain) are made for each other. They shared their first kiss together! It would be the perfect Hollywood story. Child stars find love after all these years. Awe! Remember "Scott..." "Yeah?!" "If you mention this to anybody, especially your brothers, I'll beat the shit out of you."
Justin Long and Ginnifer Goodwin I am over Justin Long's bullshit relationship with Drew Barrymore. I never thought they suited anyway. And I think Ginnifer Goodwin is absolutely, ridiculously adorable and they are a match made in heaven, as can be seen in the 2009 film 'He's Just Not That Into You'. In their interview with Rove, Ginnifer even refers to Justin as 'my Alex'!!!!!!!!!! HELLO, GET YOUR ACTS TOGETHER BITCHEZ.
Tony and Maxxie They're both 'striaght' in real life. I don't care. They look so good together, it's aesthetically meant to be.
Gale Harold and Randy Harris Sigh. I can barely contain myself whenever these two came onscreen. My heart would squeeze in on itself, my stomach would tense and pathetic girlish giggling/squealing was frequent. There really are no words to describe how important this couple has been throughout my life, particularly those bleak teenage years. I clung to Brian and Justin in times of sadness, distress, happiness, boredom, on a Thursday, etc. So much love. And if you haven't seen this video, well, why not? Randy Harris (offscreen) whispers "I love you" to Gale during an interview. It is adorable. Obviously they really do love each other.
Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams I know they are just really good friends. I know they are close. I know I know I know. But I don't think they know how perfect they are together. But if she won't take him, I will.Warning: this may affect your productivity for the rest of the day/week.
Swoon! Note the pics where there are supposedly no cameras around. Clearly they are good friends, enjoy each other's company and have a veyr palpable sexual chemistry, so what the fuck?
Anway. Movie couples #1 and #2 will have to be in a separate post. I haven't been able to narrow down the inordinate amount of pics I have. So stay tuned lovers.
