Though Venkat Prabhu entered wedlock years ago, yesterday was ‘Thala Deepavali’ for him. Or at least this is what the director and his team have been saying for they are busy making ‘Mankatha’ with Ajith.

‘Ungalukku Deepavali Vazhthukkal, Engalukku Thala Deepavali Vazhthukkal’, read an advertisement issued by ‘Mankatha’ team in daily newspapers Friday morning. The ads also carried a ‘Thala 50’ logo since this is the 50th film of Ajith.

Produced by Dhayanidhi Alagiri on Cloud Nine Movies banner, the film which brings together Ajith and Trisha after ‘Ji’ and ‘Kireedam’ is fast getting shape to be a ‘Summer 2011’ release.

“It is an action entertainer which is going to be a real treat to Ajith fans. Since Venkat Prabhu himself is a great admirer and fan of Ajith, he is taking all efforts to make the movie big and interesting in all aspects,” say sources in the unit.

Meanwhile, the first schedule of the ‘Mankatha’ is in progress in and around Chennai city. Some scenes in the combination of Ajith and Premji are already shot. Some scenes involving Ajith was shot in his home, which is a rare allowance.

The next important shot will be the picturisation of a song sequence involving Ajith and Trisha. The song will be a visual treat with a lot of special effects involved. A huge set is also under construction for the shooting of this song near ECR.

And more, since Venkat Prabhu celebrate his birthday tomorrow - Ajith will once again put on his apron and treat ‘Mankatha’ team to a sumptuous biriyani.

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