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 C NTENTS’09
DECEMBER 15 - JANUARY 14, 2009

REGULARS INSIDER
04 S–NOTES
Letters to S - Simply Cinema
EVENTS, PARTIES, LAUNCHES, FOOD, KIDDIE FUN,
GAMING – ALL INSIDE SATHYAM CINEMAS!

06 S–BOX OFFICE
Movies playing at Sathyam
16 S–GAMES 22 S–EVENTS
10
Brutal Legend reviewed, AIDS Awareness film launch
S–MUST WATCH Upcoming contests, Blur Day 2012 premiere
Sneak peek into the big movies Pazhassi Raja premiere

14
Children’s Day celebrations
S–FIRST LOOK FICCI’s MEBC 2009
Avatar, 3D magic on screen Paa Special Show

46 S AND YOU
The interactive S page
32 S–FOOD
Ecstasy’s Festive Chocolates

FEATURES ID’s Corporate Lunch

Blur Cafe’s Corporate Lunch

20 JUDE LAW
Dr. Watson in the making 38 S–MUSIC
Think Music albums

26
Glitzy launches galore
SIMBU
The actor talks about movies
and his association with
Sathyam Cinemas
44 S–INHOUSE
A closer look at

36 KRISTEN STEWART
The Twilight Star
Sathyam Cinemas’
screens
 NOTES VOL 2 ISSUE 12 DECEMBER 2009 SIMPLY CINEMA SIMPLY ENTERTAINMENT SIMPLY SATHYAM

Welcome to a very special edition of S.

It’s that time of the year when everyone is gearing up for the holiday season
and getting ready to bring in the New Year and we at Sathyam Cinemas
are doing exactly the same. The theatre is alive with Christmas cheer and
décor and there is something special for everyone. Ecstasy has a brand new
menu centred around chocolate, which is guaranteed to blow your mind.
We are also bringing you special gift hampers consisting of cakes, cookies
and Christmas logs – all specially created for the season. Blur Café is hosting
a ‘Create Your Own Pizza’ contest, which is sure to reveal some interesting
Image courtesy: Frappe

results. Avatar is our big release for the month and is all set to take audiences
Photography: Sunder

by storm. Playing in 3D in RDX, the most expensive movie ever made is set to
be the next big thing in cinema. We’ve also got Vettaikaaran and 3 Idiots
hitting screens. The spotlight this month is on Simbu. With a new release
coming up, he talks about his role in Tamil cinema and more importantly,
growing up with Sathyam Cinemas.
Thank you for all your feedback and keep those letters and mails coming in.
Here’s wishing you Happy Holidays!
TAN NGARONGA - COO

SeasonsGreetings from Sathyam Cinemas

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I must say when my friend first gave me the S magazine,
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as I started flipping through the pages, I was hooked. And
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MOVIES NOW SHOWING
DIRECTOR: Guy Ritchie
CAST: Robert Downey Jr., Jude
Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark
Strong
GENRE: Drama/ Thriller
LANGUAGE: English
The action-adventure mystery
Sherlock Holmes is directed by
Guy Ritchie under the Warner Bros.
Pictures and Village Roadshow
Pictures banners. Set in the year
1891, Robert Downey Jr. brings to
life Arthur Conan Doyle’s legedary
detective Sherlock Homes. Jude
law plays Dr. Watson his trusted
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and formidable ally. Holmes’
nemesis Blackwood is played by
Mark Strong. The only woman who
outwits Holmes and with whom
the detective had an interesting
relationship, Irene Adler, is played
by Rachel McAdams. Kelly Reilly
plays Watson’s love interest,
Mary. The movie captures 18th
Century England beautifully as
well as captivates the audience
with classic Holmes intellect and
deductive skills. A nail biting, edge
of the seat thriller, Sherlock Holmes
promises to be a thrilling and
adventurous experience
DIRECTOR: Jugal Hansraj
CAST: Priyanka Chopra, Uday Chopra
GENRE: Romance/ Comedy
LANGUAGE: Hindi
What happens when a nerdy simpleton
falls in love with a gorgeous young
woman? There is loads of comedy
waiting to happen. This is Pyaar
Impossible. Starring Uday Chopra, who
plays Abhay and Priyanka Chopra
who plays Alisha, the movie is one
such ‘beauty and the geek’ tale. The
movie directed by Jugal Hansraj for
the Yash Raj Films banner, marks the
debut of Uday Chopra as producer.
Pyaar Impossible also stars Dino Morea.
Priyanka Chopra who has had a dream
run with Fashion, Dostana and Kaminey,
hopes to undo the What’s Your Rashee
damage with Pyaar Impossible. Uday
returns to the big screen after a long
time. His last release was way back in
2006, Dhoom 2. Will this Chopra-Chopra
pairing work? Check out the flick at
Sathyam Cinemas and find out for
yourself.
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DIRECTOR: Mudassar Aziz Shahrukh and Sushmita

CAST: Shahrukh Khan,
Sushmita Sen, Fardeen Khan
GENRE: Comedy/ Romance
LANGUAGE: Hindi
As the title suggests, the
movie is about grooms
and brides and marriages.
Dulha Mil Gaya brings
together once again
after the successful Main
Hoon Na. SRK plays only
a cameo and the lead
actor of the film is another
Khan, Fardeen. The movie
is directed by Sushmita’s
boyfriend Mudassar Aziz.
Vivek Vaswani is the
producer.

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Alvin, Simon and Theodore facing a rival all female
Chipunks group The Chipettes. Inevitable sparks fly
between the dudes and the gals Brittany, Eleanor and
Jeanette. A fun musical from 20th Century Fox, the
movie is directed by Betty Thomas.

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MOVIES NOW SHOWING
DIRECTOR: Robert Schwentke
CAST: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams,
Michelle Nolden, Alex Ferris, Arliss
Howard, Katherine Trowell
GENRE: Sci-Fi/ Romance
LANGUAGE: English
The movie is based on the novel
The Time Traveler’s Wife (2003),
the debut novel of American
author Audrey Niffenegger. Henry
works as a librarian, but his life is
not quite as uneventful as one
would think. He suffers from a rare
medical condition that thrusts
him into time travel whenever
he is stressed out. Clare, who has
loved Henry all her life, knows in
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her heart that they were meant
to be together, just like she senses
something is quite wrong with this
gentle librarian’s life. Henry, for
his part, loves Clare dearly and in
spite of his genetic anomaly that
keeps hurtling him back and forth
through his life span, Henry strives
to build a normal relationship with
her. And when Clare finds out
about his condition, she is all the
more sympathetic. Even though
they are forced apart because
of his condition, Clare patiently
waits with immense perseverance,
keeping their romance alive. Will
Henry ever find a way to live in the
present with his Clare?
DIRECTOR: Nelson McCormick
CAST: Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn
Badgley, Amber Heard
GENRE: Mystery/ Thriller
LANGUAGE: English
When Michael Harding (Penn Badgley)
returns home from military school he
finds that his mother Susan (Sela Ward) is
in a relationship with David Harris (Dylan
Walsh). They are very happy together
and David is the perfect father and
husband. But Michael is not comfortable
with his stepfather. He suspects that
there is more to David than what meets
the eye. So along with his girlfriend Kelly
(Amber Heard), his biological father Jay
(Jon Tenney), and Susan’s friends (Paige
Turco and Sherry Stringfield) Micheal
decides to unravel the mystery behind
the new man in his mom’s life. And
they slowly start to put the pieces of the
puzzle together. But will they find the
truth in time or will it be too late?
ALSO SHOWING
1 AADHAVAN
2 PAA
3 2012
4 TWILIGHT: NEW MOON
5 ROCKET SINGH: SALESMAN OF THE YEAR
DIRECTOR: Raju Hirani CAST: Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor, Sharman Joshi GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGE: Hindi

3 Idiots follows the hilarious events that constitute the life of three guys, who are as different as they are
similar. The movie is the celluloid adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s book Five Point Someone, and though
the movie varies from the book in that the protagonists are much younger in Chetan’s narrative, the
humour is absolutely in place. Aamir Khan looks completely at ease playing a young guy, a complete
departure from his macho Ghajini image. Kareena Kapoor plays his love interest and the chemistry
between the two is absolutely scintillating.

1st idiot 2nd idiot 3rd idiot

Ryan. Aamir Khan plays Ryan. He is an
adventurous guy, who has picked fun
over academics. He hates the very idea of
sitting in one place and pouring over the
contents of a text book. He has no idea
what it means to have his own notes,
either! For him life is all about having
fun, chilling with friends and having some
more fun! So obviously, his grades are
sinking and there is no way his folks can
drill any sense into his head.
Hari. Madhavan plays Hari. He wants to look
handsome like Ryan. He wishes every single
day that he had the same kind of charm
and charisma that made Ryan the centre
of attraction where ever he went. In his
effort to imitate Ryan’’” and his coolitude,
he always ends up making a mess. He is at his
pathetic yet comedic best when it comes
to impressing Professor Kurien, who is the
father of the gal he has the ‘hots‘ for!
Alok. Sharman Joshi plays Alok. He is
not a complex guy at all. He has his goals
clearly charted out. He comes from a very
poor family. All he has seen all his life
is struggle and he is sick of it. T he only
way out is to make loads of money. And
the path that clearly points to those
wads of rupees or hopefully dollars, is a
good education. So right now what this
simpleton wants is good grades!
DIRECTOR: Babu Sivan
CAST: Vijay, Anushka
GENRE: Action/ Romance
LANGUAGE: Tamil
Ilayathalapathy Vijay
promises to leave a big
impact on 2009, before this
year fades into the next. His
upcoming movie borrows
the yesteryear MGR movie
title, Vettaikaran and has
him acting opposite the
beautiful Anushka, for the
first time. Produced by
AVM and presented by
Sun Pictures, the movie has
immense expectations. Vijay,
who had a poor showing
with his previous two movies,
is need of a hit, and those
who have watched the
movie, have said that the
movie will hit the mark. What
with Vijay Antony’s music
striking all the right notes,
Vettaikaran has already one
feather in its hat! From the
trailer that recently released,
one can see that the movie
is tightly packed with the
typical mass action and
dialogues, that Vijay’s fans
crave.

49
TH the young actor, would soon
S
Y’

be one of the biggest names in

JA

Kollywood! Today as he awaits

the release of Vettaikaaran,
VI

the actor is also on the verge

It seems just like yesterday that the
lean, lanky and dusky Vijay made a
very ambitious debut with Nalaiya
Theerpu under the direction of his
father, S.A. Chandrasekar. But that
was way back in 1992, more than
of reaching a new milestone.
Vettaikaaran will be Vijay’s 49th
movie, which means it won’t be
long before the big Five-Zero gets
made. Directed by S.P. Rajkumar,
Vijay’s 50th movie is titled Sura
and has Tamannaah playing his
lead lady.

FILM
fifteen years ago. And when that
movie released, nobody knew that
first look

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DIRECTOR: James Cameron
CAST: Sam Worthington, Zoe
Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez
GENRE: Sci Fi/ Action
LANGUAGE: English
James Cameron has jumped
off the Titanic only to shoot into
space and spin a fantastic tale
of intergalactic romance! Avatar
is set in the 22nd century on a
distant moon called Pandora. The
inhabitants of this lush paradise
are three metre tall, tailed
turquoise blue-skinned humanoids
called the Navi. These creatures,
though more powerful than
humans, are a predominantly
peaceful race: they will not
attack unless attacked first.
Human’s begin to plunder
Pandoran resources via human-
navi hybrids called Avatars,
because humans per se cannot
breathe Pandoran air. Jake Sully,
a marine, enters into the hybrid
programme, converted into an
Avatar and sent to Pandora. He
is at once mesmerized by the
beauty of the land and eventually
falls in love with the Navi Princess.
However, now is not the time
for romance, because the Navi
and the Avatars have begun a
war. What becomes of Pandora
and of Jake’s extraterrestrial
romance? That is the rest of the
story.

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 New @
GAMING

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Brütal Legend is an epic action
game from visionary developer Tim
Schafer. Jack Black stars as Eddie
Riggs, a legendary roadie summoned
to a world of Heavy Metal where
mountains are made of amplifiers,
killer spiders spin guitar strings and
Rock Legends roam the landscape.
As Eddie, crush skulls with a battle
axe, ravage the road in a super-
charged Hot Rod and unleash the
power of Rock to reign down fire
from the sky - all to save humanity
and become a Brütal Legend. The
game follows the story of Eddie Riggs
(voiced by Jack Black and named
after Eddie the Head, the mascot of
Iron Maiden, and Derek Riggs, the
artist who created Eddie), who is the
world’s best roadie for the world’s
worst “heavy metal” band, Kabbage
Boy. Much of the game takes place
in a world inspired by heavy metal
music, created by, according to the
game’s mythology, Ormagöden, The
Fire Beast, Cremator of the Sky, and
Info Destroyer of the Ancient World.[4] In
this alternate world, the human race
is enslaved by Doviculus, Emperor
of the Tainted Coil, (voiced by Tim
PLATFORMS: X360 Curry) and his glam metal human
minion, General Lionwhyte (voiced
GENRE: by Rob Halford) (whose hair is so big
ACTION/ADVENTURE “and luscious” that he uses it to fly).
Leading the fight against Doviculus
DEVELOPER: are a small band of human resistance
DOUBLE FINE fighters with whom Eddie joins forces:
PRODUCTIONS Lars Halford (voiced by Zach Hanks),
his sister Lita (voiced by Kath Soucie),
PUBLISHER: and Ophelia (voiced by Jennifer
ELECTRONIC ARTS Hale), whom Eddie takes a romantic
interest in. Their group is later joined
STARRING: by the stage manager Mangus
(Alex Fernandez), the bass-playing
JACK BLACK, OZZY
healer Kill Master (voiced by Lemmy
OSBOURNE, TIM CURRY, Kilmister), the motorcycle-riding Fire
ROB HALFORD, LEMMY Baron (also voiced by Halford), and
the Amazonian Rima (voiced by Lita
Ford). Also supporting Eddie is the
Guardian of Metal (voiced by Ozzy
Osbourne) that assists in upgrading his
equipment.

Key Features

• Armed with a massive

• Enter the world of Heavy
Metal where mountains
are made of amplifiers,
killer spiders spin guitar
• Become an epic hero in strings, druids want to kill
a Heavy Metal Fantasy you, and Rock Legends
World roam the landscape
battle-axe, guitar, and
his hot-rod, Eddie will rip
the faces off of demons.
As Eddie, expect to crush
skulls, ravage the road in
the Deuce, and unleash
the power of Heavy • Build an army and take it
Metal to reign down fire online for an epic battle
from the sky of metal proportions
 1. CALL OF DUTY 4
on the 26th of December
2009 &

1 ON THE 26th OF DECEMBER 2009

2 ON THE 9th OF JANUARY 2010

CALL BLUR ON 4392 0326 FOR MORE DETAILS OR LOG ONTO WWW.BLUR.IN

Blur, the hottest gaming zone in Chennai turned one on November 27, 2009.
It is the one stop shop for the latest in gaming, from playstation to arcade,
bowling to Wii... a little something for every game fanatic. Several gaming
enthusiasts
visited Blur on
its first birthday
to enjoy an
exciting day of
fun and games!

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 SPOTLIGHT
JUDE

VOTED SEXIEST MAN ALIVE 2004

top 10 bankable movie stars 2006
50 most beautiful people 2000, 2004
Jude Law is the complete package – great looks and abounding talent! He’s often been called one of Britain’s fin-
est actors to make it big in mainstream cinema, and has been nominated for an Oscar twice. Born in 1972 in London,
Jude dropped out of school to dedicate himself to acting. His first big break being the television soap opera Families in
1990. Since then it’s been a tough climb up-hill, but along the way he has met with success often enough, to place him
amongst the A-listers of Hollywood. Some of Jude’s best works include Road to Perdition, Cold Mountain and Talented
Mr Ripley. And if you think he’s one hottie you are not alone! Oprah Winfrey who was visibly awed by the charmer on
her show, demanded, “Just say it, Jude. Say, ‘I am dashing.’ “ But Ellen DeGeneres took it to another level when she
told Jude, “When men go to plastic surgeons to get their lips redone, your lips are the most requested.” She did not
stop there, she made him sit still while she traced the outline of his mouth on a TV screen! Watch out for Jude in his latest
movie Sherlock where he plays the genius detectives faithful friend Dr Watson.

WATCH THIS HUNK IN SHERLOCK HOLMES SHOWING IN JANUARY AT SATHYAM cinemas

 CHILDREN’S DAY PAZHASSI RAJA
CELEBRATIONS PREMIERE SHOW

EVENTS

PHAZHASI RAJA PREIMER SHOW

AIDS AWARENESS FILM LAUNCH
Mahindra Satyam Foundation and
AIDS AWARENESS District Rotaract Council presented

CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

a Children’s Film Festival to
FILM LAUNCH celebrate November 14, Children’s
Day. Kiddie movies were screened
on the occasion and many children
participated.

The premiere of Pazhassi Raja was a

star studded affair with Sarathkumar
and Radikaa at the helm of all
the activity. Suriya, Karthi, Sandya,
Shakkthi, Yuva, Mumtaj, I. Ahmed
were some of the celebrities who
were present at the show.
PAZHASSI RAJA PREMIERE SHOW
AIDS AWARENESS FILM LAUNCH

On World Aids Day, People’s

AIDS Initiative, under Krithika
Udayanidhi’s guidance, along
nt
with Alaihal MIDIA and Red Gia
Movies launched a trilo gy on
AIDS awareness. Besides the
Stalin family, Kamal Haasan,
,
K.S.Ravikumar, Dharani, Mysskin
PR PSHOW

Sasikumar were presen t at the

launch.
 FICCI’S MEBC 2009 PAA SPECIAL SHOW
Media and Entertainment Business
Conclave 2009, organised by FICCI
had Sathyam Cinemas as the co-
convention partner for the two day
seminar. Chaired by Kamal Haasan,
the convention had several movie
celebrities, media persons and
anyone and everyone in the
media and entertainment business
participating.

2012 PREMIERE SH OW
, Jiiva,
Khushbu, Sangitha, Krish Amitabh Bachchan came to
l
Shanthnoo, Tejasri and severa Chennai for the special screening
celebs wer e pre sen t for the of Paa for maestro Ilayaraja.
2012 PREMIER SHOW

premiere of the ultimate disaster R.Balki, P.C. Sreeram, Khushbu,

PAA SPECIAL SHOW

flick 2012. Bharath, Sandya were present for
the show.

FICCI
2012 PREMIERE SHOW

PAA SPECIAL SHOW

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COVER
FEATURE

ALL THE WORLD’S PHOTOGRAPHY: G. VENKET RAM

STYLING: PRIYANKA GOPAL | CLOTHES COURTESY: BASICS LIFE | MAKE-UP: A. JAYARAJ | HAIR: RACHEL
 S I M
B U
Simbu may not have the rep of a
Saint, but then who really wants
that? What’s the point of deep
dimples and boyish charm, if
you’re going to let a halo come
in the way? We love the bad boys
and their killer ways, and that’s
why notorious as he is, Simbu
continues to wield a power over
the audience. He cannot go by
unnoticed. However, Simbu is a
changed man now. In look and
person, he has evolved. He has
outgrown the craving for mass
movies, though he will continue to
make them. And he has outgrown
the unkempt look, though he may
continue to sport it!

S: What’s the change all about?

Simbu: It’s all in the mind. After a
point of time, after doing a lot of
the same stuff, you have to stop
and take stock of things. All along,
I’ve been doing movies, picking
scripts that I felt I fit in. I was not
doing too much of an analysis on
how the script fit into my career.
I did not put too much emphasis
on that. But now I think it’s time
I did. I don’t want to do many
movies in a year, anymore. I have
matured. I’m going to be more
choosey about the projects that I
take on.

A STAGE
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THERE’S MUCH MORE TO A RELATIONSHIP
THAN WHAT CINEMA SHOWS.

S: Vallavan, Kettavan, Poda Podi... All hyped. But

except Vallavan none of them got made.
Simbu: With Vallavan, I was trying to do something
different. As a director, I believe I have more
freedom to explore. I can move away from the
clichés try out new stories and new characters. The
truth about Vallavan, is that I tried to tell a story that
showed some of the gray areas of real-life. There’s
so much more to a relationship than what cinema
usually shows. I showed that, and maybe that’s
what people could not accept. As for the other
two, they were very ambitious projects of mine. Both
very different scripts – very interesting, fun ones. I
was so completely gung-ho about making them.
But for various reasons, they had to be put on hold.
That is why I have decided to be more choosey
about my films!

I HAVE DECIDED TO BE MORE CHOOSEY

ABOUT MY ROLES!

S: The Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Experience...

Simbu: Working with Gautham Menon and team,
has been a fabulous experience, I must say. It’s not
all partying and fun, all the time – but it’s been a
good blend of fun and work. After doing movies
like Silambattam and Kaalai, I could have once
again picked a script in that genre, something
which the masses would enjoy, but I wanted to do
something different. When Gautham and I were
talking one day, he said he had a couple of story
ideas. The first one that he told me was an action
theme, something which I have done and my fans
have seen me in. The second was a love-story and
that’s what I picked. I was determined to do a love
story... something on the lines of Minnale, is what I
told him. The story came to Gautham before me,
so I told him not to worry about changing it to fit my
so-called image, because ultimately what my fans
want is good entertainment. And that is something
Gautham guarantees.

I WAS DETERMINED TO DO A LOVE STORY...

SOMETHING ON THE LINES OF MINNALE

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 S: Gaming & Food at Sathyam Cinemas...
Simbu: I’m not a hard-core gamer, but I do enjoy
an evening at Blur. They have a whole interesting
range of games to offer. But my most frequent
picks are the Football and Vega games. It’s a lot
of fun. As for food, of the many foodie offerings at
Sathyam, my pick is ID! And I must emphasise on
the fact that I am not a big fan of vegetarian food.
I next-to-never stop at a vegetarian restaurant. But
the food at ID is super, even for a big time non-
vegetarian like me!

S: Unforgettable experiences at Sathyam...

Simbu: I’ve watched lots of movies at Sathyam,
long before I became a hero. Like I said before, I
enjoyed the entire experience, so obviously now
to watch my own movies playing there is a great
feeling! But the most unforgettable thing was when
my movie in which I debuted as hero released, it
premiered in all five theatres at Sathyam! I’ve been
a regular at Sathyam to watch movies and today
my movies are releasing there.

S: Sathyam and you...

Simbu: Sathyam has been a big part of growing
up in Chennai. A big part of my teens was spent
watching some great movies at Sathyam. When
director Shankar’s Jeans released I must have
watched it at least 15 times in Sathyam! For as far
back as I can remember, I’ve never needed to
call a few days ahead and reserve tickets. Any
day, any show – I just call, and I’ll have a seat or
how many ever I want! That’s the kind of close
relationship I share with Sathyam

S: The Sathyam Cinemas experience...

Simbu: Wherever I go, I am always raving about
Sathyam. Even when I was in the US recently,
I remember telling someone, that we have a
better theatre in Chennai, in Sathyam. The whole
ambience and comfort at Sathyam is amazing.
No matter where I watch the premiere of a movie,
if it’s playing in Sathyam, I will make it a point to
watch it there as well. Only then do I feel like I’ve
actually watched the movie and experienced it
completely. Sathyam has come a long way and I
am one of its biggest patrons. I just love the entire
movie-going experience here!
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 FACE
TWILIGHT S
T
“I love acting because I love to
tell stories. I like being in movies
that have a great story. I’m not so
interested in being a Hollywood
star. It’s a job, you know. It feels like

A
hard work. But it’s soul satisfying,”
says Kristern Stewart, who plays the
beautiful lass who falls hopelessly
in love with a vampire in the hit
Twilight movie series. Kristen’s
acting career took off 2001 with

R
The Safety of Objects but the movie
that put her in the big league was
Panic Room (2002), alongside Jodie
Foster. “When I got Panic Room, I
was like, ‘Oh my God that’s huge!
It’s bigger than huge’. I could not
believe that I had got it,” confesses
the starlet who is getting ready for
her third Twilight outing!

Kristen has had her share of big banner movies

and small humble projects – she treats both with
the same zest, but clearly aware of the limitations
of both type of movies. “I start everything from the
same place, with that sense of responsibility. On
a bigger movie, you have to be aware that you
can only control your aspect of the film. It’s nice
to be on a smaller movie because you’re working
with your friends and you feel so close-knit. It’s
your movie and you can do anything you want,”
she asserts. “I know many stars who treat acting
like they were saving lives or something. I just see
it as a creative expression. It’s my passion and
another’s entertainment.”

The success of Twilight has rubbed off on her

career as well and she is getting offers to do a
whole bunch of varied characters! “This weird
thing happens when you’re in a movie that has
some level of success. People start offering you
all kinds of things and they just expect you to do
them because they’ll be good for your career.
It’s not about the project’s integrity or anything
like that,” explains the actress. As for how life has

KRISTEN
changed with Twilight, she says, “My life hasn’t
changed. Most circumstances I find myself in are
different than they were a year ago, but I myself
haven’t changed...however a normal 18-year-old

STEWART
CATCH THIS NEW IT GIRL IN NEW MOON
SHOWING ON THE SATHYAM SCREENS
│December 2009│36
girl would change in a year. But it makes things
so much easier. I would do it for free every day
[even] if nobody saw it. I cannot describe how
good it feels to actually have something that is
truly into your heart and soul actually affecting
people. And that’s amazing. So that’s the biggest
change.”
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 MUSIC

PAIYA
CAST: Karthi, Tamannaah
DIRECTION: Lingusamy
MUSIC: Yuvanshankar Raja
LYRICS: Na. Muthukumar

TRACKS
Thuli Thuli
Haricharan, Tanvi

Poongatre Poongatre
Benny Dayal

TRACKS Adada Mazhaida

Rahul Nambiar, Saindhavi

Suthudhe Suthudhe
Karthik, Sunitha Sarathy

En Kadhal Solla
Yuvanshankar Raja, Tanvi

Yuvanshankar Raja is at his romantic

best with the music of Paiyya. The PICK OF THE ALBUM
tunes are gentle and soulful, just as Thuli Thuli
the lyrics by Na. Muthukumar. (To set this song as your
ring back tone
Yuvanshankar was the music sms PAIYA1 to 54646
composer for Karthi’s first film For codes of other songs
Paruthiveeran and the songs were from the movie
a huge hit. And the same magic is sms <PAIYA> to 54646)
recreated with Paiyya.

│December 2009│38

MUSIC
Shankar Mahadevan, Suchitra
CAST: Nakul, Poorna
Yeppadi Yennul Kadhal
DIRECTION: Kanmani
MUSIC: Dhina
LYRICS: Yughabharathi,
Vivega, Kabilan
PICK OF THE ALBUM
Yeppadi Yennul Kadhal
(To set this song as Sowmya Rao, Dev Prakash
your ring back tone
sms KDKT3 to 54646
For codes of other
songs from the movie
sms <KDKT> to 54646)
KANAGAVEL KAKKA
│December 2009│40
KANDHA KOTTAI
Kala Kala Kala
Kandhakottai
Tippu, Dhina
Dishyum Dishyum
TRACKS
Nakul
Unnai Kadhali
Naresh Iyer, Dhina
Sadhana Sargam
Kadhal Pambu
Benny Dayal,
Music has been focus of all of Nakul’s
films and they have proved to be
chartbusters as well. Same is true with
Kandha Kottai.
The music of this movie is also special as it
marks the debut of Nakul, the singer.
CAST: Karan, Haripriya Karan and the K-factor, should
DIRECTION: Sakthivel definitely work its magic.
MUSIC: Vijay Antony Vijay Antony is on a roll with several
hits to his credit, the latest being
LYRICS: Nellai Jeyantha,
Vettaikaaran. Kanagavel Kaaka is
Snehan, Vijay Antony another feather in his cap.
Tring Tring
Sangeetha
Paniyara Konda
Srilekha Parthasarathy,
Anand
Indha Kadhal
Divya Vijay, M.K.Balaji
TRACKS Suthugira Boomi
Benny Dayal PICK OF THE ALBUM
Paniyara Konda
Minsarame (To set this song as
Mahesh, Vinayakaram, your ring back tone
Sangeetha sms KVKK2 to 54646
Theme Music For codes of other
songs from the movie
Instrumental
sms <KVKK> to 54646)
 APPAVI

CAST: Gawtham, Suhani Yaaro Yaar Ivan

DIRECTION: R. Raghuraj Krish

MUSIC: Joshua Sridhar

Rayilin Padhayil
LYRICS: Na. Muthukumar, Shreya Ghoshal,
Vaali Hariharan

TRACKS
Eechalakka
PICK OF THE ALBUM Sayanora,
Benny Dayal
YAARO YAAR IVAN
(To set this song as Vaada Vinmele
your ring back tone Shankar Mahadevan
sms APVI1 to 54646
For codes of other
songs from the movie Edu Edu Vaalai
sms <APVI> to 54646) Benny Dayal

Dharan has come up with a complete

entertainer, the songs are good mix of
instrumental, melody and dance beats.
Some of the best names in the music
business have lent their voices to this
album; Hariharan to Shankar Mahadevan,
Blaaze to Javed Ali, Shreya Ghoshal to
Suchitra.

CAST: Sneha Sneha moves away from girl next door

DIRECTION: G. Kitcha
MUSIC: Dhina
LYRICS: Piraisoodan,
Yughabharathi
roles to don the action mantle with this
cop flick.
The songs of the movie are in tune with
the subject, that is full of fervour and
energy.

Karuppusamy Kaakkisatta
Paravai Muniyamma

Karpoora Kannazhagi
G.Kitcha, Anuradha Sriram

TRACKS Aadupuli Aattamdhan

Dhina

Malai Saaindhal PICK OF THE ALBUM

Manicka Vinayagam Karpura Kannalagi
(To set this song as your
ring back tone
Mullai Malar Mele sms BVN2 to 54646
Reeta, Dhanapal
For codes of other songs
from the movie
sms <BVN> to 54646)
BHAVANI
│December 2009│41
 launch pad audio launches

PAIYYA
The music of Karthi-Tamannaah starrer Paiyya was a star studded
affair with Suriya being there to encourage his little brother.
He released the audio along with director Shankar. Besides
Lingusamay and Yuvanshankar Raja, also present were Simbu,
Jayam Ravi and Na. Muthukumar.

PAZHASSI RAJA
The songs of the Tamil version of the superhit Malayalam movie Pazhassi
Raja were released by the music composer of the film Isaignani
Ilayaraja. Also present were some of the cast members of the film and
of course Sarathkumar. The movie marks the Malayalam debut of the
actor, which stars Mammootty in the title role.
audio launches

│December 2009│42
 GLITZY MUSIC LAUNCHES, STAR SUDDED EVENTS AT SATHYAM CINEMAS

KANDHA KOTTAI
The music release of Nakul -Poorna starrer Kandha
Kottai had several celebrities making their presence
felt. Editor Mohan, K.V. Anand, Radhamohan, Prabhu
Deva, Harris Jayaraj, Lawrence, Arya, Jayam Ravi
alon with the cast and crew of the film participated
in the music release.

THOTTUPAAR
Namitha sizzled at the music launch of the movie

audio launches
Thottupaar. Also present were director Perarasu, music
director Srikanth Deva and actors Prasanna and Kasturi.

THE THINK MUSIC ALBUMS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF S MAGAZINE ARE AVAILABLE AT
ALL LEADING MUSIC STORES IN CHENNAI, THE CONCESSION STALLS OF SATHYAM CINEMAS,
SATHYAM CINEMAS’ TICKET COUNTERS
YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN TO AND DOWNLOAD ALL THE TRACKS ON WWW.GALATTA.COM

SPECIAL MUSIC, SPECIAL MOVIES, SPECIAL PEOPLE

 SATHYAM

INHOUSE

Sathyam cinemas has been providing

film buffs with the ultimate movie-going
experience with state-of-the-art cine halls,
since its makeover for Jeans, Shankar’s
blockbuster hit.
Sathyam Cinemas is also a pioneer in
expanding its scope to parallel cinema and
programmes around cinema and industry
personnel (like seminars, film festivals and
awareness workshops), thereby promoting
an entire spectrum of cinema.

SATHYAM
DECORATIVE HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES IMPORTED
FROM AQUA CREATIONS.

FABRIC/LEATHER/ FREEZE LIGHTS IN WALL PANELLING,

FERCO LEATHER SEATING IN THE BALCONY WITH THE
BEST ROW SPACING, CARPETS FOR THE FLOOR IN
PREMIUM, ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

THIS MAKES IT THE PREFERRED THEATRE FOR THE FILM

FRATERNITY FOR ANY MAJOR RELEASE FOR THE SHEER
SIZE AND SOUND EFFECT.

TRULY, SATHYAM IS AN EXTRAVAGANT MOVIE

WATCHING EXPERIENCE

SERENE SERENE

DESIGNED WITH A ZEN

THEME, THIS SCREEN HAS
ONYX FLOOR & WALL BACK
LIGHT. FERCO LEATHER SEATS,
WOODEN FLOORING WITH
AN ONYX LIT AISLE, WOVEN
WOOD CEILING DROPS, 3D
ENABLED SCREEN, 4 WAY
SPEAKERS, FABRIC PANELLING
CUSTOMISED TO DESIGN,
SPACIOUS ROW SPACING.
INDEED A SERENE EXPERIENCE.

│December 2009│44
THE MAGIC OF SATHYAM
SPELLBINDING SATHYAM

These are the enticing factors that make Sathyam Cinemas stand
out: 3D, RDX, Fuel prepaid movie cards and flavoured popcorns.
The gourmet dessert stop Ecstasy is unique, with French chef
Mickael Besse’s treats. Magic Hat, the complete child-care area
with trained care-givers, ensure peace of mind for parents!

THE SUCCESS POTION

For a single-standing and family-owned business, Sathyam

Cinemas can stand up to the best in the country, thanks to a
hardworking and dynamic team lead by an equally dynamic
boss, Kiran Reddy. The Sathyam team aims to bring the most
luxurious and quality movie experience to the common man.

SEASONS
SEASONS
CIRCULAR PANELS DRAPED WITH
FABRICS (CHANGED FOR EVERY
SEASON, FOUR TIMES A YEAR
TO REFLECT SUMMER, AUTUMN,
WINTER AND SPRING), WOODEN
FLOORING, LEATHER SEATS BY
FERCO WITH EACH ARM REST
BEARING THE ENGRAVED MOTIF
OF THE SEASONS.

LIGHTING AROUND THE PANELS,

SPACIOUS ROW SPACING,
FABRIC PANELING.

SIX DEGREES
LCDS ON THE WALLS IN RANDOM FASHION
(ENTRY, INTERVALS, END), LEATHER SEATS WITH
THE LOGO OF SIX DEGREES ENGRAVED ON THE
ARM REST, WOODEN FLOORS, BOX FOR VIPS WITH
LEATHER LAZYBOYS; RECLINER SEATING DRAPED
WITH LEATHER, SUEDE LEATHER PANELLING ON
WALLS, BOX HAS ITS OWN FOOD COUNTER.
A COMPLETE 360 DEGREE CINEMATIC
EXPERIENCE.
SIX DEGREES

The other two screens at Sathyam Cinemas, Santham and Studio 5 are in
process of renovation. Those will be featured in the upcoming issues of S.
 AND
YOU
happyholidayseason All the contests in this section this month have the Christmas and New
Year theme. So as you enjoy the rum cakes, marzipan, revel under
the Christmas lights, wait for St. Nick to get your presents and make
your new year resolutions, have a great time solving these fun mind
games.
!

CHRISTMAS MANIA
Hidden in this still from James Cameron’s Avatar are five symbols of Christmas. So look closely to find these
festive icons. Send your answers to simplycinema@sathyamcinemas.com. Meanwhile catch the sci-fi 3D
extravaganza Avatar hitting the Sathyam screens on December 18, 2009.
THIS MONTH’S PRIZE: LUCKY WINNERS WILL GET 2 TICKETS TO A MOVIE AT SATHYAM CINEMAS

New
 !
MAG
NIFIE CONTESTS
D

We have zoomed in three images of three movies being screened at Sathyam Cinemas. (Hint: The
movies are also featured in this issue of S magazine). Send in the movie names to simplycinema@
sathyamcinemas.com.
THIS MONTH’S PRIZE: LUCKY WINNERS WILL GET 2 TICKETS TO A MOVIE AT SATHYAM CINEMAS

!
Hidden in this word grid are names of ten celebrities who were at Sathyam
Cinemas for various events. Check out the S Events and Launch pages

WORD HUNT in this issue of S for hints. Find the names in this grid and send them to
simplycinema@sathyamcinemas.com and you could win some cool prizes!

THIS MONTH’S PRIZE: LUCKY WINNERS WILL GET 2 TICKETS TO A MOVIE AT SATHYAM CINEMAS

T A M A N N A A H Q W E R T H A R R I S J A Y A R A J Y U S

A S D F G H J K L Z X C V B N M Q W E R T Y U I A O P A S A

D F G H J K L Z X C V B N M A B C D E F G H I J D K L J M N

S U R I Y A O P Q R S T U V S I M B U W X Y Z M I N B I V G

C X Z L K J H G F D S A P O I U Y T R E W Q A B K C D I E I

F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Q W E A R T V Y T

U D A Y A N I D H I S T A L I N F G N A M I T H A B C A T H

A Q W E R T Y U I O P A S D F G H J K L Z X C V B N M Q W A

Q W R T Y G H X C B N M D S T Y J K L P A Q W R D F T H C X

A M I T A B H B A C H C H A N G T U O P Y I O P S D G H J K
 SUCCESS

Sathyam Cinemas was awarded the ‘DLP Cinema Marketing Achievement Award’ for its dedication to adapt
changing technology, especially digital projection and 3D at Cine Asia 2009 held at Hongkong recently. Sathyam
Cinemas has always brought in innovative marketing practises to provide the best in movie entertainment. The award
was accepted by Tan Ngaronga, COO, Sathyam Cinemas. Also present at the event were Kiran Reddy, MD, Sathyam
Cinemas and C.S. Balaji, VP Marketing, Sathyam Cinemas
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