The New K-town Fad - An IG Special

Cinemimi[Friday, August 26, 2011]
Karikalan
This Chiyaan Vikram offering is a period film set in the Chola era, which is considered to be the golden period in Tamil Nadu. Vikram is said to play the titular character, that of a king. The posters showcase Vikram as a proud king in the warfield, fighting away enemies. The First-Look of this film raised many an eyebrow seeing Vikram in this new avatar...
7am Arivu
The film is a part period and a part conventional film and through the First - Look, the makers showcased Suriya as a Tamil monk whose role is for about twenty minutes in the film, according to sources. This film by AR Murugadoss features Suriya and Shruti Haasan. Suriya as an angry monk sure grabbed the attention of the masses and awed one and all.
Rana
The First - Look of 'Rana' showcased Rajini as a fierce young warrior. It has Rajini as a warrior from the north with another person donning a mask, behind him. The film will resume shooting shortly. 'Rana' can be referred to as Superstar Rajinikanth and KS Ravikumar's pet project.
Velayudham
'Velayudham' film sees how a commoner, Vijay, when pushed into certain situations dons the role of a superhero who fights away goons to save the society. The First - Look shows Vijay as a superhero overlooking the city in his suave superhero avatar. 'Velayudham' is directed by Jayam Raja and has Ilayathalapathy Vijay, Hansika Motwani and Genelia D' Souza in the lead roles.
Sultan
This offering by Soundarya will see light of the day soon and might see a title change to 'Dheera' as per sources in the know. This part animation cum live action film will see Rajinikanth donning multiple avatars. Another warrior film for Rajini in the making...
Aravan
'Aravan' is a period film again, and the film features Aadhi and Dhansika in the lead roles and is not just another period film that is set against wars and epic. The film is set in the eighteenth century and showcases the lives of Tamilians back then, the movie is directed by Vasantha Balan.
Other films that are sure to have smashing First - Looks are 'Mugamoodi' and 'Mareesan'. 'Mugamoodi' is Tamil cinema�s first ever superhero project with Jiiva playing lead and 'Mareesan' will feature Dhanush in a fantasy avatar.

So what's your favourite look among these? Which fantasy avatar are you eagerly awaiting to watch on-screen?