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This year is going to be crucial for Kollywood. Almost all the big stars have made it clear that they will have a release this year. Here’s a list of the 10 most eagerly awaited films…

AAYIRATHIL ORUVAN
Cast: Parthiban, Karthi, Reema Sen, Andrea Director: Selvaraghavan, Music: G V Prakash

The film is the first-of-its-kind in the genre of action-adventure-fantasy and has been in the making for the last 18 months. Selva has opted for the state-of-the-art special effects and graphics in this big-budget entertainer, which sources say costs around Rs 20 crore.

ASOKAVANAM
Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Prithviraj, Prabhu, Priyamani Director: Mani Ratnam, Music: A R Rahman

No one, just no one in mainstream cinema portrays gossamer romances and human relationships the way Mani Ratnam does. Now, he is making this film as a trilingual in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. The film, it is said, is a modern day Ramayan.

AYAN
Cast: Surya, Tamannaah, Akashdeep Saigal Director: K V Anand Music: Harris Jayaraj

A brand new pair with a director who is innovative. If that isn’t enough, the movie will see Tammu doing her first glamour role, while Surya with his six-pack abs will look awesome.

ENDHIRAN
Cast: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Director: Shankar Music: A R Rahman

Rajinikanth and Shankar are coming together again in this sciencefiction movie being billed as a mass entertainer. The movie is said to be the costliest film being made in India with Hollywood technicians.

GOA
Cast: Premji, Vaibhav, Aravind and Jai Director: Venkat Prabhu Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Venkat Prabhu, in his last two films, has established that he can do films with little known actors. The director is on the lookout for a Hollywood actress to play the female lead in the film. Today, the director is a brand who has an audience for his kind of films.

KANTHASAMY
Cast: Vikram, Shriya Director: Susi Ganesan Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Size does matter, is what Tamil cinema’s first super hero film is all about. It is going to be an outand-out Vikram fantasy film, with Shriya doing a glamorous role.

NAAN KADAVUL
Cast: Arya, Pooja Director: Bala Music: Illayaraja

The film, said to be Bala’s magnum opus, has taken nearly two years to complete. Many believe it is going to be Arya’s ticket to stardom as Bala has the reputation of giving big breaks to his artistes.

PADIKKATHAVAN
Cast: Dhanush, Tamannaah, Atul Kulkarni and Vivek Director: Sooraj Music: Mani Sharma

Dhanush is riding a wave and has worked his way up with light- hearted entertainers. It is an all-new team and the director is known for his masala films laced with comedy. There is not going to be a dull moment in this slapstick, action comedy.

SULTAN — THE WARRIOR
Cast: Rajinikanth, Vijayalakshmi. Director: Soundarya Rajinikanth Music: A R Rahman

It is a bold and daring experiment being carried out by Soundarya Rajinikanth and her Ocher Studios, as she is making a full length animation film with her dad, the superstar, playing the central character.

VILLU
Cast: Vijay, Nayanthara, Prakash Raj, Vadivel Director: Prabhudeva Music: Devi Sri Prasad

The movie is expected to be a complete mass entertainer. Vijay is a one-man army when it comes to providing comedy, romance, action and dance.Vijay is being paired opposite Nayanthara for the first time and his favourite director Prabhudeva is in charge. Their last film together Pokkiri was a big hit and fans are expecting a lot from this film too.