In all there are five movies - two each from Kollywood and Bollywood, and one from Hollywood.

First let’s check the imported item, Eddy Murphy’s Norbit. Eddy Murphy is very famous in India and he is back to his nutty professor mood as he not just plays the geeky Norbit but also as his fat and pesky wife. Believe me, this comedy is not everyone’s cup of tea. Some may love it, while some may hate it outright. Given its late entry to the Chennai theatres from its Hollywood premiere, it is obvious that the movie is sure to face an uphill task of finding its audience.

Next in line is a Hindi release “Aggar.” The movie was released two weeks ago in other states. Wonder why this discrimination where Tamil Nadu is concerned! Still this Tussar Kapoor, Udita Goswami and Shreyas Talpede thriller is said to be good which makes me say, it’s better late than never.

Now, the first of the two Tamil release this week, Ashwin Shekar’s debut film, Vegam. The actor is the son of actor-cum-politician, S.Ve. Shekar. The movie is inspired from the cult hit “Cellular.” A heart pounding, thrill a minute joyride, which is sure to enthrall the audience. Ashwin Shekar is well-supported by his father S.Ve. Shekar, Archana, Prabhu and Kushboo. We wish the team all the best.

Now, the last two. After a serious thought, I have decided to talk next about Johnny Gaddar, the second Hindi release this week. JG is not your usual movie, which is evident from the slick promos and the stylish posters. The movie is directed by Sriram Raghavan who gave the very impressive “Ek Hasina Thi.” It seems Sriram Raghavan is a big fan of the Hollywood director Quantin Tarantino, as both his promos and stills bear strong resemblance to one of his works. JG also has a superb soundtrack, courtesy Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy, which played vital part in increasing the hype. Let’s see what this desi Quantin has come up with.

It’s time now to announce the pick of the week. And you guessed it right!

Behindwoods.com, pick of the week is Malaikottai

Everything seems right about this Tamil biggie, Malaikottai. Director, Boopathy Pandian is back after his successful “Thiruvilayadal Aarambam” and fans are eager to see what he has in store this time around. The hero, Vishal, has a bigger fan base and is also titled Puratchi Thalapathi by his fans. Added to this, another interesting factor that counts is that the actor has attempted a comic role for the first time. Priyamani, the heroine of the movie, flying high after her performance in this year’s blockbuster Paruthiveeran is not just gaining awards but also fame both in India and abroad. Everyone will like to see how the heroine fares in a glamorous role. The promos have increased the expectations too; the producers have left no stones unturned in promoting this comedy-action movie. Manisharma’s music has proved to be big asset of this movie. All these factors will surely ensure a thunderous opening for Malaikottai. And these factors have also made me choose this to be the pick of the week.

Verdict – Entertaining weekend.