Talk:Vishwaroopam/Archive 1

Sameera Reddy
Sameera has been signed in for the project and it has been confirmed by a source close to the actress. Please add her to the cast. Secret of success (Talk) 15:46, 19 August 2011 (UTC)

is the above actor there, it is not seen in posters, pls do add if she is (Alex.mathews (talk) 08:14, 29 January 2013 (UTC))

article split
i think the article must be split (actually, there should be a separate article for the film's Hindi version Vishwaroop). well, if Raavan and Raavanan were not the same article then this can also be like that! Kailash29792 (talk) 10:22, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Wait till the release of the film. I think the film is being simultaneously shot in both versions with major cast remaining the same. If that's the case no need to have a separate article for the Hindi version. Hey Ram is a good example, where the principal cast was same in both the versions. Raavanan and Raavan had a different cast for both the versions except for a few characters. &mdash; Vensatry (Ping me)  04:58, 3 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Its a nonsensical idea, that one, to split articles just because they have a slightly different cast. Secret of success (talk)  06:02, 3 May 2012 (UTC)
 * It was just a suggestion. This is primarily a Tamil film simultaneously being shot in Hindi (according to the news reports) . Different casting definitely has got something to establish the notability, as in the case of Raavanan the lead actor in Tamil was replaced by another actor and he himself was the antagonist in the Hindi version. However, I never said that different set of casting to be the prime requirement for having a separate article. I just don't care whether it makes sense to someone or not. &mdash; Vensatry (Ping me)  05:16, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

The negativity is that the article gives primary importance to the tamil version over the hindi. not wanting such a point of view, i wanted the article to be split. Kailash29792 (talk) 05:20, 5 May 2012 (UTC)


 * Your idea is vague! The article gives more importance to the Tamil version because it's primarily a Tamil film directed by a Tamil director. If you cannot find any means of establishing the notability for the Hindi version, it's good to stay with this article alone. &mdash; Vensatry (Ping me)  07:19, 5 May 2012 (UTC)


 * There is no justification for a separate article on a difference language version of this film. That would be entirely unprecedented, and quite unnecessary. No other film that is recorded in different languages has separate articles for each.119.224.91.84 (talk) 05:37, 30 November 2013 (UTC)

Cannes entry POV
In Release section we read - "Cannes bent its rules for Kamal Haasan to accommodate his film". Seriously, is this statement endorsed by any official source? A newspaper reporter is not a credible source. Any other official source for this other than that newspaper headline?? If not then it ought to be considered POV Jam2k (talk) 15:53, 10 June 2012 (UTC)


 * Newspapers are undoubtedly authenticated, and their reliability is non-negotiable. The statement shall not be removed. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:16, 10 June 2012 (UTC)


 * They are not always credible as in many cases subjective statements may be the view point of the author. &mdash; Vensatry (Ping me)  14:19, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

Soundtrack split
Hi, I'd like to know if the soundtrack of Vishwaroopam can have a separate article. given there is lot of info on it, and plus the film is a multilingual. so what does everyone say? split or stay? Kailash29792 (talk) 12:15, 2 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Of course, yes, but wait, let the album release! -- ♪Karthik♫ ♪Nadar♫ 18:53, 5 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Wait till the release. &mdash; Vensatry (Ping me)  03:16, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

DTH release
pls be up to date with the article, and issues concerning its DTH premiere. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:49, 19 January 2013 (UTC)

Untitled

 * all the content has been added, now pls remove it. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:18, 24 January 2013 (UTC)


 * The film has already been released in Malaysia (a Muslim majority country) and received positively . Also, issue seems to be local to Tamil Nadu as neighboring states did not see protests. Don't know why the Tamil Nadu state government has acted upon these allegations and banned a CBFC approved film. Even the Centre has requested the state to stay the ban to no avail . 117.216.101.167 (talk) 21:41, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

I think both sides of the controversies should be given as a separate article, on controversies on tat film (Alex.mathews (talk) 08:18, 29 January 2013 (UTC))

Casting gossip content
I find the amount of gossip covery in the casting section really ridiculous. There could be a subsection solely dedicated to gossip and rumours --Dravidianhero (talk) 14:29, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 26 January 2013
Dhool


 * Please be more specific what needs to be changed. Torreslfchero (talk) 14:15, 26 January 2013 (UTC)

new article
the controversies surrounding Vishwaroopam seem to have gone too long, for both the DTH premiere and the Islamic protests. In that case, can we create a separate article titled Controversial issues surrounding Vishwaroopam? Kailash29792 (talk) 15:32, 28 January 2013 (UTC)


 * I think, another new paragraph would require this action, which I expect to arrive sooner than later.--Dravidianhero (talk) 17:24, 28 January 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks for fulfilling this request :-) Kailash29792 (talk) 15:53, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 28 January 2013
accomplice Dawkins is not a CIA but belongs to UK (MI6). Please make the correction.

199.89.103.10 (talk) 20:40, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
 * I don't see any mention of CIA anywhere on the article. Please be more specific. &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 21:53, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

THIS MOVIE BANNED IN TAMIL NADU, MALAYSIA, SRI LANKA, KATTAR, KUWAIT, DUBAI
THIS MOVIE BANNED IN TAMIL NADU, MALAYSIA, SRI LANKA, KATTAR, KUWAIT, DUBAI

AND its stopped in Andra Pradesh and few Kerala Theaters.

In some of Kerala States its released because its not dubbed in their language (Malayalam), In Karnataka also same matter, because Telugu and Tamil Versions only released in Karnataka, — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tamilov (talk • contribs) 10:55, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 30 January 2013
The cast lists 'Upendra as Naanu'. Please provide reliable source for the same.

Shashikanth Gajaraj (talk) 04:46, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
 * I have removed both mentions as nothing seems to support it. --Jnorton7558 (talk) 04:55, 30 January 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 31 January 2013
"FilmGola, a movie review aggregator, has given an average rating of 3.16 out of 5 based on 29 Tamil and Telugu critic reviews. [102]" this line now should be changed because it moves up from 3.16 to 3.25 http ://www.filmgola.com/movie/vishwaroopam --Sankmrt (talk) 19:47, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
 * done--Dravidianhero (talk) 20:36, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 3 February 2013
In the movie review section, could you please add the below?

IMDB rating is 9.7 from approx. 10,350 reviewers: This shows postive reception abroad especially in the US http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2199711/?ref_=sr_1

Rotten Tomatoes rating 4.2/5 with 75% likes from 213 ratings http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vishwaroopam_2013/

Gokulp77 (talk) 19:12, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Padlock-silver-slash2.svg Not done: This page is no longer protected. Subject to consensus, you should be able to edit it yourself. - Happysailor  (Talk) 20:19, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 3 February 2013
Veteran Sfilm critique Subhash K Jha clears the air about Vishwaroop being clean & not against any community in movie review: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4496 - Gokulp77 (talk) 19:16, 3 February 2013 (UTC)


 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed. - Happysailor  (Talk) 20:17, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

Biased Reporting against a Particular Community
Kindly refer to the Introduction paragraph of the movie "Vishwaroopam".It is stated as "Heeding to the requests of Muslim extremist groups, scenes perceived as controversial were removed, allowing the film for release on 7 February 2013 in Tamil Nadu".I think this statement is most unfortunate,as Muslims who are protesting this movie are termed as "extremist".There are representative's of Legitamate Muslim Orgainzation's composing of 24 various Muslim movements,social welfare groups,Poltical party's.This outfit together form the Federation of Muslim Movements and poltical party's.(Please refer to the link below) Each of This Group's have a membership of about one to three hundred thousand muslim members.This 24 organization's are representative's of estimated around 4.5 Million Muslims living in Tamil-Nadu.This Members also included,legaly elected Members of Legistative Assemby of Tamil Nadu Parliment (Please refer to the link below)

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-04/india/36741735_1_prohibitory-orders-theatre-owners-association-vishwaroopam

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/muslim-groups-want-censor-board-reconfigured-say-it-is-political/1068826 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Thecherisher (talk • contribs) 15:37, 6 February 2013 (UTC)


 * I agree.There is nothing in situations above which can be labelled as extremist acts.Some Muslim groups objected to some scenes which is potrayed in this film which is untrue(according to them) which may also leave a black mark on their community.Those people worked for those scenes to be removed from the film and not worked for the film to be banned.I wonder how those scenes get approval from the cencor authority.In Malaysia total 16 scenes were removed from the film(additional 7 scenes were cut later same as Tamil Nadu after some concern from some Muslim organisations.) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tan Meifen (talk • contribs) 07:51, 7 February 2013 (UTC)

baradwaj rangan
Pls add the review he has given, from here  Kailash29792 (talk) 05:59, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 19 February 2013
Please change "Vishwaroopam is the first Indian film, and second film worldwide after Red Tails (2012), to utilize the new Auro 3D sound technology.The film is also the first of its kind to release via direct-broadcast satellite, also known as direct-to-home (DTH)." to "Vishwaroopam is the first Indian film, and fourth film worldwide following Red Tails (2012),Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Het Bombardement (2012), to utilize the new Auro 3D sound technology." (Reference - ) and the film was never released in DTH as Mr. Kamalahasan had indefinitely put it on hold after continues pressures raised by the theatre Owners (Reference - )

Venk Krish (talk) 06:55, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Done.--  Dravidian   Hero  13:55, 19 February 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 19 February 2013
Please change "Vishwaroopam is the first Indian film, and second film worldwide after Red Tails (2012), to utilize the new Auro 3D sound technology.The film is also the first of its kind to release via direct-broadcast satellite, also known as direct-to-home (DTH)." to "Vishwaroopam is the first Indian film, and fourth film worldwide following Red Tails (2012),Rise of the Guardians (2012) and Het Bombardement (2012), to utilize the new Auro 3D sound technology." (Reference - ) and the film was never released in DTH as Mr. Kamalahasan had indefinitely put it on hold after continues pressures raised by the theatre Owners (Reference - )

Venk Krish (talk) 06:57, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Duplicate request. Request was fulfilled.--  Dravidian   Hero  13:56, 19 February 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 25 February 2013
Please add the review link to external references

Viswaroopam Review

Movie buff 18:21, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Inappropriate EL. &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 18:44, 25 February 2013 (UTC)

vishwaroopam Box Office
Vishwaroopam has collected 80 crores till date.

Box office flop
This film is a flop at the box office. Please remove fake records and fancruft. Enthiran and Thuppaki are the only 2 Tamil films present in the "Kollywood 100 Crore Club" so far. Same kind of lies and rumours were spread five years ago for Dasavatharam. This actor does not have a market anymore. Hence, his fanclubs seem to resort to such shameless marketing spin. Actual collections are below :- North India - 14 crore

South India - 17 crore

Tamil Nadu - 45 crore

USA - 5 crore

UK - 2 crore

Malaysia - 1 crore

World - 84 crore

Budget - 95 crore

Loss - 11 crore


 * ❌ - Do you have source(s) for this? Torreslfchero (talk) 18:54, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

Crippling losses due to ban
Source - http://businessofcinema.com/news/malaysian-lift-of-ban-on-vishwaroopam-is-too-late-kamal-haasan/62789 A fortnight after release, Kamal Haasan admitted in a rare candid interview that the film was loss maker. Quote ''Too late now. The damage has been done... I’ve suffered crippling losses because of the ban''. Please add this information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.193.62.250 (talk • contribs) 18:28, 9 March 2013 (UTC)
 * Padlock-silver-slash2.svg Not done: This page is no longer protected. Subject to consensus, you should be able to edit it yourself.  — daranz [ t ] 02:22, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

TNTOA and DTH issue continues
In Tamil Nadu, this film has been removed now from almost all screens after just four weeks. Just 50 (of 600 opening) screens are playing single or odd shows now. In fact, Vasantha Maaligai (re-release) got more screens (about 100) now than Vishwaroopam. Theatrical box office collection data are lower than Enthiran, Thuppaki and even Dasavatharam. Please add this information.

Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association has put pressure on members to reallocate shows. Remember the DTH issue. It is now under the perusal of Competition Commission of India as Kamal Haasan is suing TNTOA. Please add this information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.193.62.250 (talk) 19:05, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

Not done: This page is no longer protected. Subject to consensus, you should be able to edit it yourself.  Eye snore  (PC) 01:24, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

Description
The description of the plot is confusing. How much of it is being told to the psychiatrist - if any? Did the pigeon enter the office, or sit "off" the window - which I presume is Indian English for on the window ledge119.224.91.84 (talk) 05:40, 30 November 2013 (UTC)