Silambarasan aka Simbu is a symbol of the revolutionary new-age heroism that influences Kollywood today. Introduced with the catchy title ‘Little Superstar’ to the industry, both Simbu and his star dad T. Rajender have firm plans to give their individual bests.
For the blessed star kid Simbu, opportunities to get into the industry were plenty. Even when he was young, the fledgling performer in him could test and prove his talent in almost all his father’s productions. With that sweet look and cheeky smile, Simbu was part of some remarkably emotional scenes; with his childish diction, he mouthed long and tongue-twisting dialogues. Another highlight of his early hero regime was his astonishing dance movements; as a matter of fact, the aura of speciality continues even today. Simbu’s dance is still a notch above all his counterparts’ presentation and his movements are virtually impossible to copy. Till he readied himself for his hero debut, Simbu kept appearing in Rajender’s films in significant bit parts coupled with dance sequences. In fact, Rajender believes his son’s presence is the lucky charm that has helped his movies run to packed houses.
Similar to his introduction, his launch as hero took place through his father’s production Kadhal Azhivadhilai. Though not a big hit, his acting fetched Simbu roles in Dum and Kuthu, his next big portrayals positioning him as a more image-oriented star. In both these films, Simbu tried his own concept of using his fingers to symbolize some antics and the style got noticed among audiences and critics. Further, Alai with Trisha and Kovil directed by Saami earned him a more secure place in the industry. Judging it to be the suitable moment for establishing his style and identity, he took a year’s break and worked on the script of Manmadhan; the effort proved his instincts and timing right; Manmadhan became a sensational hit.
Following Manmadhan, he temporarily gave up direction and script work to act in Thotti Jaya, a gangster film directed by Durai. Then came Vallavan with Simbu’s story, screenplay and direction. Gautham Menon's sensational love story Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa is his latest hit after a reasonably long hiatus. Simbu underwent a complete image makeover for the film, which had Trisha as the heroine. He has now completed the shoot of Vaanam, remake of critically acclaimed Telugu film Vedam. He is now working on Poda Podi, the heroine debut for another star kid: Sarathkumar’s daughter Varalakshmi.
Acting is the key to the multi-tasking skills of this professionally perfect all-rounder. Apart from acting, he continues to sing, edit, dub (for Dev Patel’s role in Slumdog Millionaire), script and direct. In this workaholic’s place, the sun never sets, no feat is impossible, and his feet are always dancing!
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