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 * The Czechoslovakian model Yana Gupta was chosen as the item girl in Anniyan.
 * In Anniyan he shot O Sukumari… song in Amsterdam http://www.sify.com/movies/shankar-goes-on-a-global-location-hunt-news-tamil-kkftwobgabg.html
 * and his magnum opus Anniyan released on June 17 last year. http://www.sify.com/movies/1-7-8-shankars-lucky-number-news-tamil-kkfvj5dfjij.html
 * Shankar’s big-budget Anniyan where he is paired for the first time with Harris Jayaraj will have a big audio launch in the first week of April. Anniyan shooting including patchwork is complete and Vikram is currently dubbing for the film. He has already finished dubbing for three reels and the other post production work including special effects and graphics are being done at brisk pace. The audio of Anniyan has been grabbed by Star Music for a whopping amount but they want only a April launch as Chandramukhi and Sachin(audio launch on March 16) audio would have lost their steam by then. ‘Oscar’ Ravichandran the producer of Anniyan has sent a letter to all theatres that he will release the film on May 5 or 12 the latest as monsoon is expected in Kerala in the first week of June, as the film has gone for a record price there. http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-audio-in-april-news-tamil-kkfv7zfaajc.html
 * Top director Shankar has sacked Manikandan, the cameraman of Anniyan and replaced him with Ravi Varman. Shankar had signed him for Anniyan seeing his work and Manikandan had given six months bulk dates to the director. But when Shankar asked for three more months Manikandan packed his bags, as he feels that he will make more money doing ad films. http://www.sify.com/movies/shankar-replaces-anniyan-cameraman-news-tamil-kkfvGzgaege.html
 * Anniyan’, directed by Shankar, was dubbed in Hindi and released as ‘Aparichit’, but made no waves. Were you disappointed?

No, because Anniyan was a roaring success. I didn’t know that it was going to be dubbed in Hindi. Yet Aparichit had so many shows in Bihar, Bengal and Punjab. When I was shooting Raavan at Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, the driver assigned to me looked at me and asked, “Aparichit?” He said that he had seen it over 100 times when it played on television; he even introduced me to his mom! http://www.livemint.com/2010/06/17200701/8216My-blood-group-is-B-an.html?h=B
 * Anniyan after taking a fantastic five weeks opening has started dropping all over Tamilnadu. From Tamilnadu theatrical the film is likely to get a share of around Rs 16 Crore nowhere near the Chandramukhi collections of Rs 23 Crore!

In the Chandramukhi Vs Anniyan battle at the box-office, the Rajnikanth starrer is the clear winner all over Tamilnadu except Chennai city where Anniyan will emerge with higher share. Chandramukhi has swept the overseas market but in other areas like Andhra, Kerala and Karnataka Anniyan is the leader.

If Chandramukhi celebrated 100 days in 90 theatres in Tamilnadu, and then fell Anniyan will celebrate 100 days in less than 30 theatres as per present indications. However one record of Anniyan that other films in future may find difficult to break is at Chennai’s huge Sathyam theatre.

In 42 days Anniyan has netted Rs 1.05 Crore with a distributors share of approximately Rs 52 Lakhs! The figure is an all India record for collections, the highest share in least number of days from any theatre in India! http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-creates-history-at-sathyam-news-tamil-kkfv1Cdjbgj.html
 * After acting in Shanker's "Anniyan," she has become a household name in Tamil Nadu. When I was cast for "Anniyan" I was very happy. Even today, the unit members tease me for a particular scene in which a chemical tube indicates how hot a person is. It was brought from Malaysia and was used in the film. When I was holding it, the level in the tube rose very slowly. Vikram and others used to say that I was cold. But I told them that I am hot in the eyes of the fans.

I saw the film before its release at a special show. From the very first day he used to call me `Thangachi' and I used to call him `Broji' meaning brother. It was very comfortable to work with him.

I have only accepted one film in Tamil after "Anniyan," apart from "Priyasakhi." http://www.hindu.com/lf/2005/06/23/stories/2005062314610200.htm
 * Vikram is pinning all hopes on Shankar's mega venture, Anniyan. Shankar says that there is no fantasy element in the movie but it has a socially relevant theme. He says to bring the audiences to the theatres today one has to give them an extravagant fare and that speaks for the budget of his films. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/06/28/stories/2004062800700200.htm
 * The biggest beneficiary of Chandramukhi turning out to be a mega blockbuster is ‘Oscar’ Ravichandran and his Anniyan. The Shankar directed magunum opus is the hottest film in Tamil film circuit.

Today the market rumour is that Anniyan has been sold to a Chennai financier for Rs 2.5 Crore for distribution in Coimbatore area! The same person has also picked up Vijay’s under production film Sivakasi for Rs 1.90 Crore. The buzz in the trade is that Anniyan is being delayed as the producer wants to cash on the craze for the film, especially after its trailer in theatres is getting good applause. A prominent theatre in NSC area is willing to give Rs 21 Lakhs as MG, an amount higher than what they given to the Rajni film. The US rights of Anniyan is rumoured to be on par with Chandramukhi even though Vikram does not have a market there. http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-piggybacks-on-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfv4Hgfhhc.html
 * In the big Anniyan versus Ghajini battle at the prestigious Sathyam theatre (1266 seats) in Chennai, the Shankar directed Vikram starrer has emerged winner in 50 days!

Net collection ‘Anniyan’ - 50 days - at Sathyam theatre Rs 1,12,92312

Net collection ‘Ghajini’- 50 days - at Sathyam theatre Rs 1,03 32,917

There is a difference of Rs 9.6 Lakhs between the two super hit films. Both the films were removed after 50 days from the huge Sathyam to a smaller screen. Anniyan has recorded the highest 50 days collection for a Tamil film from a single screen in the world!

Says an overjoyed Vikram to Moviebuzz: “Thanks for the great news! Feels wonderful to be a part of history being made. I think this record perfectly justifies the amount of love and labour that went into Anniyan. I am eternally grateful to Shanker and our team for being instrumental in my realising this dream to make magic on screen! I am also thankful to the people who flocked to Satyam theatre to create history". http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-creates-history-news-tamil-kkfvxWahdjf.html
 * Shankar, Vikram and the crew of Anniyan are in Mumbai, shooting a hush-hush item number with a top Bollywood actress. Shankar does not want to reveal the name of this actress and adds that he will talk about it after the 10-day shoot is over.

This song sung by Jassie Gift and tuned by Harris Jayaraj is said to be a sure chartbuster and Shankar is also using some top Mumbai models for this song. Remember that it was Shankar who started the trend of having attractive Mumbai models to dance in the background. http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-item-number-in-mumbai-news-tamil-kkfvBWadeba.html
 * A smear campaign has been unleashed in Tamilnadu by certain vested interests against Anniyan, saying that it is a flop! On the contrary, the film is doing extraordinary business worldwide!

In Chennai city the film has grossed over Rs 1 crore in the first week, a new record. From Sathyam cinema alone it has grossed nearly Rs 27 Lakhs in the first week a new city record and second week advance booking has been sold out till Monday night!

In Coimbatore city, the film has taken a net of Rs 41 Lakhs in the first week from four screens, again a city record. In Salem area from 10 prints it has grossed Rs 71 Lakhs.Says Ambikapathy of Balasubramaniam theatre, Tiruvannamalai a B centre: “Who said Anniyan is average? It is super hit and has done twice the business done by any Tamil film in recent times”.

And outside Tamilnadu in Andhra it is a blockbuster and has taken a share of Rs 1.27 Crore from Nizam area alone. In Kerala from 35 screens it has made approximately done Rs 60 Lakhs in the first week, a share better than a Malayalam superstar film! And in Karnataka it has taken Rs 50 Lakhs as share. In Mumbai from three screens it has netted nearly Rs 10 Lakhs and overseas it is a super hit!

Still some people in Tamilnadu are saying that it is a flop. Says Producer Oscar Ravichandran “My answer to these doubting people is that Anniyan has grossed approximately Rs 10.2 Crore from Tamilnadu alone in the first week. There will always be flop talk associated with any big film in the first week mainly out of jealousy”. http://www.sify.com/movies/anniyan-facts-and-figures-news-tamil-kkfv3jbdjif.html http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/12/29/stories/2003122901270200.htm
 * http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Dhanush-Genelia-bond-well/articleshow/6699873.cms
 * http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/11/stories/2007071158690200.htm http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/966048.cms