Kollywood TOP5 Hero and Heroines for 200

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Kollywood 2008 Top 5 Countdown Heroes

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At number 5 is Ajit, who did not have a good year. After Billa a lot was expected from Aegan, which turned out to be a dud. But Ajit has star power, an impressive opening, charisma and above all a huge fan base. Let us hope with his next film for Sivaji Productions and director Saran Asal, does the magic. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroes © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 5 5

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At number 4 is Surya, who has grown phenomenally as an actor and star. His performance in Gautham Menon`s Vaaranam Aayiram a hit has given him superstardom. If last year he reached the B and C with Vel, this year he has become popular with US audiences and has action movie Ayan next year. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroes © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 4 4

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At number 3 Vijay sits precariously as his Kuruvi has done only average business. But what makes him attractive is that the trade thinks he is still a safe bet with his mass masala potboilers. Added to that he has an awesome fan network including Sri Lankan Tamils across the globe who swear by him, as Villu turns red hot. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroes © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 3 3

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At number 2 is Rajinikanth. For the first time in five years the superstar has slipped, following the Kuselan fiasco at the box-office. His image took a beating when he had to apologize over a Kannada channel over his uttering on the Hogenakkal issue. But has bounced back after Sun Pictures took over Endhiran at a record price. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroes © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 2 2

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At number 1 is Kamal Hassan. Dasavatharam the year`s biggest grosser has made him the `Numero Uno` at the box-office. The film is a super hit worldwide, and the third highest grossing Indian film in the overseas market, where Bollywood rules. He is now literally the Ulaga Nayagan, who has a growing fan base among the youth Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroes © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 1 1

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Kollywood 2008 Top 5 Countdown Heroines

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She is an actress of substance, as proved by her winning the National and Filmfare Awards in 2008 for the best actress for her outstanding and realistic performance in the 2007 pathbreaking Paruthiveeran. Priyamani may have won two of the most prestigious awards yet the actress had no hesitation in doing a glam role in a mass masala like Thotta. Watch out for her next glam role in Aarumugham where she is said to have sizzled. Her policy is to take glam and art together, which is her strength. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroines © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 5 5

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She is the most `googled` actress in south Indian cinema, and also the common man`s `sex symbol` in Tamilnadu. She makes more moolah out of cutting ribbons and inaugurating new business ventures, and gets a queen`s ransom. This year Namitha was just second lead in flop films like Perumal, Pandi and Sandai, and also broke up with her boyfriend. Next year she will be doing heroine`s role in Jagan Mohini, Indira Vizha, Thee. Let us hope she has a better outing. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroines © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 4 4

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She is the most popular actress down south doing Tamil and Telugu films. But this year, it has not been a bed of roses for her, as she had a series of flop shows. Her big budget Bheema, Kuruvi with her all time favourite heroes in Tamil and Bujjigadu in Telugu fell like nine pins at the box- office. Her Christmas release in Tamil Abhiyum Naanum and in Telugu King are her big hope to end the year on a high note. We are sure she would bounce back with a bang, after all her she is the biggest survivor in Kollywood! Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroines © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 3 3

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She has been ruling Kollywood with a series of hit films. This year she had only one release Dasavatharam, which went on to become the year`s highest grosser. But by that time Asin had called it a day in Kollywood and moved over to the greener pastures in Bollywood. At the moment her thoughts are only on Aamir Khan`s Ghajani releasing on Christmas day. The lucky Asin has said goodbye to Kollywood as she moves into the bigger Bollywood. We wish her all the best, as she is now going to lock horns with Kareena, Deepika and Katrina`s. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroines © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 2 2

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She is definitely the `Numero Uno` actress in 2008. inspite of a hat trick of flops- Kuselan, Sathyam, Aegan! But of course her Yaradi Nee Mohini is a super hit, and she reached across to the lady audiences in smaller stations through this film. It takes a lot of guts, gumption and determination to survive in a male dominated industry, and where every competitor is trying to pull her down. Nayanthara is a favourite of the trade as they say she has an opening, something which makes her heroes go green with envy. As long as she has glamour and makes the right choice of films, nothing can stop her. Kollywood Countdown 2008 – Top 5 Heroines © www.Tunein.in Entertainment Network 1 1

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