Ekta Kapoor to team up with Ameer?

JOINING the long list of corporate production houses who’ve come to Kollywood is Balaji Telefilms by Ekta Kapoor.

The Queen of Soaps who provided several tear-jerkers on TV, beginning with ‘k’ like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkusum, and Kasamh Se, is said to be eyeing Kollywood as the next destination for her movies. And she has approached director Ameer of Paruthiveeran fame for a possible project together.

Speaking exclusively to this website's newspaper, director Ameer, who is currently shooting for Yogi, said “Yes, I got a call from her about four days ago. She asked if we could do a movie together. We’re still discussing the script and no hero has been finalised.”

It was also said that Ekta had discussed scripts with director Simbhudevan. When contacted, Simbhudevan denied that there were any discussions between them. “I’ve not been contacted by Balaji Telefims at all,” he declared.

Director Ameer is currently working on his first movie as an actor, Yogi, which is being directed by Subramaniyam Siva. Following this, the director is said to be working with Jayam Ravi on a movie titled Kannabiraan.

Meanwhile, Ekta Kapoor, though very successful on the small screen, hasn’t created great box office magic on the film scenario. She has produced over seven films, including the largely successful Kya Kool Hai Hum.

Will the queen of tear-jerkers and the award-winning director come together with the project they’re now discussing? One only has to wait and watch.