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Pawan Kalyan to meet IIT JEE topper

2011-05-28T18:22:00.000+05:30

Tollywood is all heart. After Hyderabad Times, dated May 27, 2011, published an interview with IIT JEE topper, I Prudhvi Tej, who expressed his desire to meet Power Star Pawan Kalyan, the actor has instructed his office to make arrangements for a meeting between him and the wonder-boy.

"Pawan Kalyan is shooting in Kolkata right now. When I called and informed him about Prudhvi's wish, he immediately gave instructions to his office to make arrangements for the meeting," said producer Konda Krishnam Raju. "Pawan was glad to know that a boy from the State topped the examination. If Pawan meeting Prudhvi could encourage the young boy and others, he is more than ready to do his bit," informed Krishnam Raju. The boy is looking forward to meeting the star.

Meanwhile, actor Siddharth too has expressed his desire to meet Prudhvi. "IIT topper Prudhvi Tej wants to meet 'power star' Pawan Kalyan! How sweet... I want to meet Prudhvi Tej now :)" posted the actor on a mircoblogging site

Power Star inspires IIT Topper

2011-05-28T18:15:00.000+05:30

We are aware that, Hyderabad boy Prudhvi Teja has topped the list of successful candidates in IIT-JEE 2011 examination, where over 4.85 lakh students appeared for 9,600 seats in 15 IITs.

IIT topper Prudhvi Teja's name has been trending in top social networking sites. The teenage boy has no clue about why his name has become the 'trend-setter'. A normal kid like many, Prudhvi Teja isn’t a book worm. He watches films and idolizes the heroes in them.

Apparently, Prudhvi Teja is a die hard fan of Power Star Pawan Kalyan and he wishes to meet him some day. "My favorite hero is Pawan Kalyan and I like his 'Tammudu' film very much. I identify myself with Subbu character in it. Me too used to bunk classes like Subbu but wanted to achieve something big in life like him," said Teja in an interview.

"Pawan Kalyan was inspired by his brother and won gold medal in Tammudu. Likewise I want to achieve gold medal in Mathematics and Science Olympiad," he added. We wish Pawan Kalyan makes time to meet this kid who could well reach greater heights with that "power booster"!

Jr.NTR's Oosaravelli Movie Shooting in Ramoji Film City

2011-05-23T00:23:00.000+05:30

Jr.NTR's forthcoming movie under Surender Reddy is tentatively titled as Oosaravelli is busy in canning scenes at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.

Milky White actress Tamanna is playing as love interest to Ntr.JR in Oosaravelli movie.Here is the news that right now director is shooting few scenes indulging supporting cast of the film while JR.NTR to join the shoot on May 26th.As per the sources Oosaravelli has finished its major part of the shooting in earlier schedules which wrapped up in March.The filmmakers of Oosaravelli movie are planning to complete entire movie shooting as early as possible and finalising the movie to release in August.

Music Director Devi Sri Prasad is roped in for composing tunes for Ntr's Oosaravelli movie.The audio of Oosaravelli film is set to release in July.B V S N Prasad is producing this film under Sri Venkateshwara Cine Chitra banner.

Nagarjuna’s Damarukam In Kerala

2011-05-23T00:11:00.000+05:30

Nagarjuna forthcoming socio-fantasy film Damarukam is all set to shoot its next schedule at Chelukudi Water falls in Kerala from June 6th.Damarukam has earlier wrapped up shooting in Switzerland in the month of March.

Srinivas Reddy is shaping up the film with high budget and to be socio fantasy thriller film in Nagarjuna's carrer.Director has completed picturising a song among the lead pair under Choreographer Raju Sundaram guidance.

Anushka is pairing with Nagarjuna in Damarukam movie.King Nagarjuna will be seen in six-pack abs packed body in Damarukam which will be Challenge to young hereos too..Devi Sri Prasad is roped in for rendering tunes for this movie.

Director Srinivas Reddy is taking utmost care for visual effects and amazing settings which is to showcase for nearly 50 Minutes in Damarukam movie.

Manoj writing Lyrics and Singing a song in Mr.Nokia

2011-05-23T00:01:00.000+05:30

Tollywood's Rocking star Manchu Manoj's forthcoming movie titled as Mr.Nokia which is being directed by Anil Krishna to have something special news about the film now.The latest buzz is that manchu Manoj is penning his words for a song lyrics. As per the sources Manoj is wrting a song with his words which is said to be mass song in Mr.Nokia film.Yuvan Shankar Raja is composing this sing while one more news is that Manchu manoj himself to give his vocals for this song in Mr.Nokia movie.

Sekhar Kammula to Cannes Film Festival

2011-05-11T17:52:00.000+05:30

National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) is going to promote six Indian filmmakers at Cannes Film Festival this year. The big news is that Sekhar Kammula has been chosen as one of the filmmakers in this elite group which also includes Anurag Kashyap, Anusha Rizvi, Dibakar Banerjee, Laxmikant Shetgaonkar and Haobam Pabam Kumar.

Every year, hundreds of filmmakers, actors, directors, production houses, distributors throng to Cannes, France to get the first sneek peek of what are the latest films and trends influencing World Cinema and a Telugu film director being chosen for such an event is quite an honour in itself. Also, Sekhar Kammula is the only South Indian filmmaker to be bestowed upon this honour.

This is the first time that NFDC has been given the responsibility of managing the Indian delegation at Cannes. Screen Daily has reported that NFDC will introduce the filmmakers through a series of meetings and networking events at the Indian pavilion in Cannes, which is one of most prestigious film festivals in the world.NFDC will also reportedly showcase information about the directors' work and promote them in the international arena. The networking events sessions with France's CNC, Telefilm Canada, Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) and Israeli delegates.

In the past, NFDC had co-funded Sekhar Kammula's second film Anand which bagged several state awards and was both a critical and commercial success. Post the success of Anand, Sekhar Kammula directed Happy Days which has been remade in Tamil and Kannada. His recent film, Leader launched the careers of Rana Daggubati, Richa and Priya Anand and was hailed as one of the best films of 2010 by several critics.And as Sekhar Kammula prepares to direct his next film, an opportunity to share the stage with some of the best directors in the world might open doors to something really big. Way to go Sekhar Kammula!

Tamil Dabaang first LOOK

2011-05-11T17:44:00.000+05:30

Sheena (Bindaas’s Actress) Married Long Back

2011-05-11T17:39:00.000+05:30

Sheena Shahabadi and daughter of Sadhna Singh of ‘Nadiya Ke Par‘ fame, who plays the pregnant teenager in the recently released film ‘Tere Sang’, was actually a married woman in real life! Yes, the girl was married to Vaibhav Mohite, whose dad works in the Mumbai Police department. When we called Sheena, to clarify the news, she retorted, “My marriage to him was the biggest blunder of my life. You can imagine what kind of a man he is, if he’s trying to gain publicity now when the film is releasing. I have nothing to do with him. I was in a bad marriage and separated with him a long time ago.”

She further added, “My parents have always taught me to speak the truth, so I won’t deny it. But I shall add that people make blunders, and I did so, too. However, I have emerged stronger and have moved on. There’s no looking back now.”

The actress mentioned that people had some kind words to say about her performance in Tere Sang. “But I’m not on seventh heaven; I have my feet firmly in the ground. Yes, a few offers are coming my way, that’s exciting.” Sheena looks forward to the release of her yet-to-be-titled Telugu film opposite Babu’s son Mahesh this October. But the girl is happy that she’s getting busier.

Rare pic of Sachin,Chiru and Charan

2011-04-29T19:19:00.000+05:30

Rajnikanth New Movie Rana First look

2011-04-29T19:06:00.000+05:30

Mahesh fighting at Charminar!

2011-04-29T19:00:00.000+05:30

Mahesh Babu is being busy with the shoot of his forthcoming flick Dhookudu. Currently, the action scenes in the film are being canned at Charminar, Hyderabad. Next to this, a song will be canned on the lead pair Mahesh and Samantha at Padmalaya studios after which the unit will fly to Switzerland for filming little talkie part and a song.

Srinu Vytla is wielding the mega phone for this romantic comedy entertainer and Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta and Anil Sunkara are producing the film on 14reels entertainment banner. Thaman is scoring the music for the film. The makers are in plans to release the flick in the end of June or in the early August.

MAAVEERAN TRAILOR

2011-04-28T14:54:00.005+05:30

Ram Charan Work out at GYM

2011-04-24T18:23:00.003+05:30

Mega Power Star Ramcharan, who was undergoing the physical training in USA for more than two months to get the new look for his new film. Ramcharan new film under the direction of young director Sampath Nandi is going to start soon, actually it was supposed to start from April 25th but due to the strike in Tollywood the movie launch has been postponed to May.

Now Ramcharan is back in Hyderabad, after his physical training at David Barton Gym in USA. You can have a look of Ramcharan new look with muscular body.

Ramcharan also tweeted that:

heard GRT reviews abt DMD, wish in RANA and puri all the best for NNR releasing on 29th.im sure it will ROCK.

we usually pray to GOD ask in him to take care of every1.but wat do we whn GOD himself falls ill. Our prayers are wit SATYA SAI BABA.

lets all pray for his health…

i got back to INDIA.its has been 3 days

NA prema epudu meeke. sleep well good nite.

Soon we will come up with the latest news of Ramcharan new film tentatively titled "Rachcha"!

BHADRINATH MOVIE STORY ?

2011-04-24T18:18:00.002+05:30

RUMOR:-

BADRINADH STORY IS SIMILAR TO NAGARJUNA'S MOVIE "Janaki Ramudu".

as an inspiration again but a slight change nag grown up in a village and then he comes back after born.But in badrinadh allu arjun will born in an hill station and his village is famous for martial arts and he will be good in martial arts.

actor allu arjun has undergone professional training in martial arts at Vietnam. Justifying the title, the film is based on a backdrop of sacred place Badrinath.
Tamannah will be seen opposite Arjun for the first time. Prakash Raj will be seen in a crucial role in the film as an Guru of allu arjun.Prakash Raj didn't like his daughter tammana loving allu arjun and he tries to kill allu arjun with his another shishya(villan) but unexpectedly both allu arjun and thamana dies.
and next the starting of movie starts in hyderabad.

1st half:- film starts in hyderabad with normal bike introduction of allu arjun and herione in jeans in college backdrop
and how they fall in love in 1st half and then they went to tour to badrinadh temple and there they
see prakash raj as old man and then he tells story and then 2nd half flash back episode.

2nd half:- full of mass elements as badrindh is famous for martial training will be depicted, allu arjun doing well except his long hair.nice fight sequences.then a twist that villan enters the scene and again try to capture
herione and in final hero saves herione and kills vilan finally and prakash raj will join hands of hero
and herione.

This is the talk that is goin on @ Film Circles

New Titles Registered in Film Chamber

2011-04-24T18:13:00.001+05:30

The following are some of the new titles registered in Film Chamber in the month of March.

1.Multi Colour Films - Modhalaindhi Ila
2.Creative Commercials - Churakatti
3. Sri Venkateswara Creations - Kerintha
4. Sri Ranjith Movies - Madatha Kaja
5. Sri Keerthi Combines - Mahadeva Naidu
6. Sri Shailendra Cinemas - Mr.Nokia
7.Nikya Films - Puri Jagannath
8. Dasari Film International - Rama Sakkani Thalli
9. Usha Kiran Films - Tholiprema
10. Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra - Terrorist
11. Mega Super Good Films - Rachcha
12. CC Film City Pvt ltd - Shadow

Badrinath is complete except for 3 songs

2011-04-24T18:11:00.000+05:30

Allu Arjun's much awaited 'Badrinath' is complete except for 3 songs. The Patch work of the movie will begin in this week. The movie is directed by VV Vinayak and produced by ALlu Arjun under Geeta Arts banner. Tamanna is the female lead.It is releasing in highest number of theaters in Tollywood.

Jr NTR's 'Achcha Telugu Pelli'

2011-04-24T18:08:00.002+05:30

Jr NTR is going to get into wedlock in a few days. He is following the full dose of traditional style as per the event. While Allu Arjun celebrated typically in Northern and western style with Sangeeth etc, Jr NTR prefers his wedding to be simple and traditionally rich.

The marriage is going to be performed at Nimmakur, the ancestral village of Nandamuris. He is wearing Pattupancha and not carrying any turban on head for the actual ceremony. He is going to be adorned as typical Telugu Groom with baasikam, kaatuka, gorintaku, bugga-chukka and paaraani to feet.

On the other hand the bride is not on very low key, but buzzing some affluent bells. Her wedding saree may cost Rs 50 lakh while the other two sarees are about Rs 30 lakh each. Already she is wearing Rs 4 Cr worth jewelry studded with diamonds and other gems, say sources.

The wedding card of Jr sounded very traditional while that of Pranathi's side will be a costly affair. Sources say that their card may cost around Rs 4000. The proposed Honeymoon destination for Jr NTR couple would be Bali, as per inside sources.

Bunny Trained in Vietnam

2011-04-24T18:06:00.000+05:30

Stylish Star Allu Arjun latest flick is Badrinadh in the direction of VV Vinayak. Bunny is doing a role of an Ancient Indian soldier, Considering the importance of the Fight sequences and heavy action episodes in the movie it is known that Bunny has got specially trained at Veitnam, fights are being composed by Peter heins.

This movie based on History of India has Tamana as a female lead and is made on huge budget under the Geetha Arts Banner, Music is by MM keervani is yet to be released and story by Chinni Krishna is the highlight of the movie for which visual effects has its own importance. Goutham Raju is doing the editing work for the movie and cinematography is by Ravi Varman.

Sachin grieves; 'Do Not Disturb' sign on door

2011-04-24T18:02:00.002+05:30

Iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was a sad man on his 38th birthday on Sunday as his spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba passed away this morning. Tendulkar, who landed in Hyderabad late last night with wife Anjali and two kids, was confined to his room at the Grand Kakatiya hotel.

"He did not even have breakfast. No one was allowed to enter his room," a hotel manager told .

There was speculation since Saturday that the Mumbai Indians captain would not celebrate his birthday in view of Baba's health condition.

News of Baba's demise this morning apparently came as a shock to Tendulkar.

A 'Do Not Disturb' sign was hung on his hotel room door since the news of Baba's demise came and Tendulkar did not even meet his teammates, the hotel manager said. Only Mumbai Indians owner Tina Ambani was said to have met Tendulkar and consoled him.

Mumbai Indians will take on Deccan Chargers in an IPL match match at the Hyderabad International Cricket Stadium this evening but it is not yet clear whether Tendulkar will play the match.

None of the Mumbai Indians players or officials could be contacted for a comment.

Director Tortured Ravi Teja And Thaman

2011-04-24T17:57:00.002+05:30

When it comes to the role of a director, doing big movies with big stars and big banners is a major challenging task. Handling the egos of various seniors and experienced personnel is difficult. Unless there is a star director they will not listen. But here is one man who is in the growing stages but has won the accolades from many.

He is Ramesh Varma of ‘Ride’ fame and right now, he is busy with the making of his new movie ‘Veera’. Apparently, he has got a new name and that is ‘Super Cool’ director. The reason for that is his special ability to get work done despite many tantrums and other whims of key technicians and artistes in his unit.

On the other hand, those who saw the rushes of ‘Veera’ are patting Ramesh Varma on back and are saying “We should call you ‘Super Cool’ Director. We know how you finished the work with smiles despite long torture from your key technicians Chota K Naidu and Thaman and star artiste Ravi Teja. Now you are out of that big torture. You have a wonderful future as star director given your talent of getting work done.”

Ramesh Varma, replied them, “It sounds as torture for the people those who have seen technicians and artistes not listening to my words in first instance. I had to explain them in detail for every single idea. I love that and consider that as part of my job. With that I think. I’ve tortured Ravi Teja, Chota K Naidu and Thaman. Smile is the best medicine. When I smile in utter pressure, the immediate thing I find is pleasure. Things get solved with a pleasant smile when I’m in tension”.

Well, let us see how this ‘Super Cool Director’ is going to entertain with his new product ‘Veera’, produced by Tolly2Holly.

Balakrishna coming as Mahadeva Naidu

2011-04-24T17:50:00.000+05:30

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming film in the direction of Paruchuri Murali has finally got a title. The tile Mahadeva Naidu has been registered in the film chamber by the producers. The film will see Balakrishna act in three different roles of three different generations.The film is slated to be a late summer release. M L Kumar Chowdary produces this film on Sri Keerthi Combines.

Brahmi Gadi Katha to be completed in 36hrs

2011-04-24T17:32:00.000+05:30

Brahmi Gadi Katha with Varun Sandesh in the main lead and Krishnudu in a prominent role directed by Eshwar Reddy is being made with variety concept. Asmit sood is making her debut as a heroine in the movie, the director is planning to do an experiment yet again like his previous movie Manorama which is based on story happened in one day at the same locations. This story is said to be based on the hassle between two friends in the time span of 36 hrs, Who is bramhi in the movie will be a suspense untill we watch the movie.

Brahmi Gadi Katha is An Out and Out comedy based movie made under the banner Multi Dimensions produced by Rajat Pardasaradhi. Music is by Koti and Poonam Kaur is acting in a special role in the film which is expected to be released in the month of may.

Rana replaces Abhishek in Department

2011-04-24T17:26:00.000+05:30

Department the next biggie from Ram Gopal Varma is going through casting changes at the moment. The cast initially comprised of Ram Gopal Varma’s favorites Bachan’s both senior and junior along with Sanjay Dutt. But now it has undergone a change and Abhishek Bachan has been replaced. His replacement well is none other than our own Rana Daggubati. Both of them shared screen space in the recently released Dum Maaro Dum. We wonder if the casting change has got anything to do with the recent box office performances of Abhishek Bachan films. Well whatever may be the case Rana surely is getting the right projects.

RAJENDRA PRASAD’S SON TO DEBUT

2011-04-24T17:15:00.000+05:30

Natakireeti Rajendra Prasad’s son Balaji is going to make his hero debut soon. The grapevine has it that Nidhi Prasad is set to direct the debutant. What remains to be seen is whether he would end up a comedy hero much like his father or an action hero carving our a niche for himself.

Sri devi at age of 48

2011-04-24T17:00:00.001+05:30

She is 48 but she is still called as the Athiloka Sundari by the Telugu audience. She is Sridevi and her ,she is enjoying the delight of attention. While Sri devi is fiddling with the strings of pearls all around her and relishing the moment, the ardent admirers of this beauty are in awe of her pretty looks even at this age. Sporting a floral pattern top and a slender figure, Sridevi is for sure one beautiful lady of all time.

Small Injury On Jr NTR Left Cheek

2011-04-24T16:27:00.002+05:30

The clock is ticking for Jr NTR to start a new chapter in his life and while the arrangements are underway, something interesting has happened. It is something on the would-be groom’s face that has caught the attention of few and they have begun speculating on that one.

Recently, Jr NTR came to invite Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy personally for his wedding. He was accompanied by his father Nandamuri Harikrishna and brother Nandamuri Kalyanram. Now, many noticed that on his left cheek, junior got a scar on that. Many have begun to wonder what could be the cause for that.

A noted intellectual said “Marriage is coming near, Jr NTR should take care of his glamour and develop his ‘Pelli Kala’, what is he doing? Is it a shooting scar? Is it a bite of ‘Cheema (ant)’? Was it a small accident at home?” while the scar has created a mystery, some are quipping that only Jr NTR and Pranathi should know…

Jayanan Vincent is Cinematographer For Gabbar Singh.

2011-04-23T16:11:00.000+05:30

Gabbar singh, a telugu remake of Bollywood’s super hit movie Dabangg will have its muharth in the month of June. Pawan Kalyan acts and produces this film. Mirapakay fame Harish Shankar directs this flick, which is his 3rd flick. In an interview with Jayanan Vincent, he breaked the news that he is going to handle the camera for this movie. Jayanan Vincent also worked for Pawan Kalyan’s Teen Maar Movie,which is a hit at box office.

Sudden death of Music Director Anil

2011-04-22T12:21:00.001+05:30

Anil Reddy Thumma, a.k.a Anil R., who has risen to popularity with his music for Krish-directed Gamyam (along with E.S. Murthy), passed away today in Hyderabad due to a heart attack at a very young age of 33. He was scheduled to marry in the month of May, and this mishap has struck all of a sudden now.Anil started his career in music along with a music company in Belgium, called Michelle, and debuted with a private album along with Mickey J. Meyer. He took his first step into the film industry with Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (2006), creating enough ripples for himself with even such a less-known film. In his relatively short career, Anil has composed music forGamyam (2007), Ninna-Nedu-Repu (2008), Kalavar King (2010), and the recently releasedLBW (2011). He won the coveted Nandi Award for his work in Gamyam.

Filmyweb blog prays that the departed soul may rest in peace and that his family gains courage to recover from the bereavement soon.

Teenmaar 1st Week Collections

2011-04-21T21:24:00.002+05:30

Powerstar Pawankalyan with his latest film Theenmar has once again proved that,why he is called as KING OF BOX OFFICE and CROWD PULLER with out doing more films as others.He has once again proved his stamina and not only in AP,but also collecting record breaking collections in USA for any telugu movie.

1st Week Collections of Theenmar:-

As per the latest reports

1st Day Collections:9.4 Crores (world wide)

2nd Day Collections: 4.8 Crores (world wide)

3rd day Collections: 5.2 Crores (world wide)

4th day Colletions: 4.1 Crores (world wide)

5th day collections: 2.1 Crores (world wide)

6th day collections: 3.1 Crores (world wide)

7th day collections: 2.1Crores (world wide)

Total collections world wide: 30.8 Crores First Week Teen Maar Collections are more than Magadheera and Pokiri. New Record in Tollywood history. It really has boosted tollywood which is looking for a big hit.

Jr NTR’s Marriage Celebration's

2011-04-21T21:06:00.002+05:30

Young tiger Jr NTR’s marriage is going to be held on May 5th in a grand manner at Hitex in Hyderabad. Jr NTR already started the inviting all the celebrities from Tollywood and has sent invitations to his friends in Kollywood and Bollywood. Jr NTR and his father Hari Krishna together went to TDP chief N. Chndrababu Naidu’s house with the first wedding card for inviting him to the marriage. Harikrishna and NTR together are personally inviting the close relatives and friends.

As per the sources the highlights of NTR’s marriage are:

The cost of the wedding card is Rs 3000 each

150 members of Nandamuri fans from each district are invited for the marriage.

Pelli Mandapam set cost around Rs 18 Crores.

Volvo Busses are already booked for the fans

Four 5 star hotels booked for the guests.

Keeping heavy rush in mind at the Mandapam, arrangements are closely monitored by the special trainer nandamuri fans.

Nandhamuri fans,especially Jr.Ntr fans are already in celebrations of thier star wedding and eagerly waiting for tarak on how he is going to be as bride groom.It will be a eye fest for fans.

Nandamuri family is planning to celebrate this wedding like never before and it is going to be the one of the costliest wedding in Andhra Pradesh.

The Big Man with Big heart - Megastar Dr.Chiranjeevi

2011-04-21T20:48:00.001+05:30

Chiranjeevi, the man who ruled Telugu Film industry for nearly three decades and is now fighting against all odds in Politics made his appearance to Film Chamber for the book release of Senior most journalist Pasupuleti Rama Rao. A man of outstanding personality and simplicity Dr. Chiranjeevi apologized Mr.Rama Rao if he was late!

The Super hero of millions and a busy politician spent his time wholeheartedly to what he loves more .. Movies though he is busy in campaigning for Kadapa Bypolls. Chiranjeevi grandly felicitated Rama Rao and presented him a cheque of 1 Lakh rupees. How many in these days will treat a old cinejournalist with such respect and affection and surely only Megastar can do.

Madam Jaya, the lady director and General manager of Superhit Magazine said "There is nothing surprising in this act of Chiranjeevi garu. He is always a man of magnanimous character. He is the definition of a true star of all times and all hearts. The book is named 'Nati Meti Cine Animuthyalu' which contains tollywood veterans interviews from Pasupulati Ramarao. Pasupuleti Ramarao is a senior journalist in tollywood, known for his dedication, sincerity, honesty, quality content.

Jr.NTR for Malabar gold

2011-04-21T20:36:00.002+05:30

Tollywood stars are also gearing up with the bollywood stars in terms of Endorsement. Jr.NTR is one who has signed two to three Ads and now he has signed for Malabar Gold Company.Now a days Tarak is busy doing Ads. Mahesh is getting tough competetion from Tarak in Ad market.This makes the two stars to be in Top in terms of Income.

Pawan Composed Fight Scene For Theenmar

2011-04-21T20:01:00.000+05:30

We all know that Pawan Kalyan has a special talent in choreographing action sequences. Fights in Kushi, Badri, Jhonny and Gudumba Shankar fights were all his concepts. He also choreographed a fight scene in the film Daddy starring Chiranjeevi.

After longtime he has done this again in Theen Maar. The last fight in USA was composed by Powerstar Pawan Kalyan only. We can see shades of Kushi fights in it and that is the reason why. Although it is a small fight it will actually turn the scheme of things for hero in it.

Pawan Kalyan is also bringing in his creative ideas to incorporate in Gabbar Singh movie. They are making many changes to Dabangg script to make it suitable for Telugu audience.Hats off to Powerstar Pawan Kalyan for having and exhibiting multi talent.

100 percent love movie release postponed to Next Month

2011-04-21T19:46:00.000+05:30

100% Love starring Naga Chaitanya and Tamannah got postponed from April 29th to May 6th. Reason for the delay of this may is due to Nenu Naa Rakshasi starring Rana and Ileana. Even it got postponed so many times but now the final release date is on April 29th. So the producers dont want the two films to clash at Box office.

Stylish Star Allu Arjun Challenge at Box-Office

2011-04-21T19:38:00.001+05:30

Exactly this is where Allu Aravind is to target now. If reports from close sources of Geetha Arts are to be believed, the upcoming highest budgeted flick Badrinath will set its eye directly on Box-Office. Yes, allu aravind is doing enormous hard work to release Badrinath in nearly 1500 screens, a feat that could never be achieved by any telugu movie in near future. Given the kind of hold Aravind has in distribution business, nothing seems impossible. Stylish Star challenge at Box-Office in this summer with his latest flick Badrinath.

Ram Charan-V.V.Vinayak-Ganesh Babu's Crazy Combination.

2011-04-21T19:33:00.000+05:30

Ganesh babu who is enjoying success with his debut movie Teenmaar as a producer is now planning to start a new flick with MegaPowerstar Ram Charan Tej. As Charantej already liked the story narrated by V.V Vinayak, he gave green signals fpr this venture.But so far producer is not fixed yet.

Now Ganesh babu showing interest to produce this movie under his banner Sri parameshwara arts.This movie is said to be a big budjet movie and may hit the floors in the month of June.

Shekar Kammula Life is beautiful Shooting Start Soon

2011-04-21T19:23:00.001+05:30

Shekar Kammula made a dream debut in Tollywood with films like Anand, Happy Days, Godavari and Leader. Shekar who is created with introducing several newcomers made a big announcement last year about his new film.

Shekar even went arround the state to select actors for his new film Life Is Beautiful. Sadly there has been no progress so far about the project.Now, It is heard that the stage is set and the film will be hitting the floors in the month of May.As usual, this will see the debut of many fresh faces in the lead and it is heard that this is slated to be a romantic comedy. kammula is quite excited about this project and has been busy working on the final touches to the script, as per our sources.

Teenmaar Black Ticket Rates

2011-04-21T19:19:00.000+05:30

This is all time high craze for Power Star. As verdict of Teenmmar is unanimously as hit, Pawan Kalyan Fans are on cloud nine enjoing every moment of this success. Even general audiences bored by sick story lines are refreshed by this magical touch of Trivikram and Jayanth C Paranji.

As reports are coming tremendous for Teenmaar, one of the enthisiastic Pawan Fans to Odeon theatre for matinee show on releasing day to watch the movie at any cost sitting with Crowds. Shocking was the price running for a black ticket which is assumed to be Rs.3,000. With 70 Screens all over hyderabad going House Full, many might feel this value is worth on the first day of release. Still more astonishing is that audiences are ready to grab the tickets even at this paralyzing number.

Jagannayakudu movie based on YSR-Jagan life incident.

2011-04-21T19:10:00.000+05:30

A movie has been released based on the real life events of our formor chief minister Late Dr.Rajashekhara Reddy but there is a news attracting the minds of tollywood people, here is the news,a movie is shaping up on the base of real life incidents of YSR-JAGAN.This movie is said to a fictional story taking inspiration of few real life incidents. This film would be directed by Sriram and produced under the banner of Indian cinema entertainments banner.Jagannayakudu is the title under consideration for this movie.

Jr.NTR Marriage Invitation Card

2011-04-21T18:54:00.002+05:30

Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi's wedding is around the corner and the invitation card is as traditional as they get. The parents cordially invite loved ones to the wedding.

Allu and CO Says 'Hats Off To Jr NTR'

2011-04-21T18:17:00.000+05:30

The wise men say sometimes, opposition person does something good even that must be also appreciated. Cine rivalries and family competitions are normal in the film industry but there are times when there is true acknowledgement of the rival’s gestures.

Something like that has happened now and the families we are talking about are the Nandamuri camp and the Allu camp. It is heard that a discussion happened in Geetha arts office yesterday and it was revealed how the Allu family is currently praising Junior NTR after seeing his wedding invite.

They reportedly said “Our hearts feel heavy looking at the wedding card, this is really great not just in look but more due to its content. The inclusion of photos of ancestors goes to show the tradition and respect of NTR.” That way, NTR Junior became great and by appreciating him even the Allu family also became great. It is heard that Allu Sirish, Allu Arjun are feeling nice after looking at the invite.

Sanskrit Song after long time in Ravi Teja's 'Veera' Movie

2011-04-21T18:11:00.000+05:30

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja has always been known for his hardcore masala dialogues and most of his songs also carry a special flavor which is relished by the masses. However, it appears that he might be arriving with a variety of sorts when it comes to the songs of his new movie ‘Veera’.

Many years back, in the film ‘Maharshi’ the lyricist Jonnavithula has written a Sanskrit song. After that, the essence of Sanskrit was heard on and off in few cinema songs and devotional songs. But there was never a full length Sanskrit song. However, it appears that Ravi Teja might fill that gap.

Sources say there is a full length Sanskrit song in his movie ‘Veera’ and the talented Thaman is composing the music. However, one talk is that the song is not complete Sanskrit but it will have good parts of it. The other version is that it is going to be an authentic Sanskrit song. Only time will give the clear picture

Mahesh Dhookudu Movie Will Resume From Tomorrow

2011-04-21T17:51:00.000+05:30

Prince Mahesh's Dhookudu will resume shhoting tomorrow. The shooting which has been stalled due to employees strike from the last week or so will resume in Shamshabd Padmalaya Studios from Tomorrow.

A song on mahesh and samantha will be canned in this new schedule. Dhookudu is facing a few problems in the adjustment of call sheets of its star cast due to strikes and delay in schedules. the film is complete by almost 50% and is likely to release in August.

Chiru Clarrified About Family Breakup

2011-04-21T17:41:00.000+05:30

A strong grapevine has been making rounds about problems cropping up in the mega family. Gossips were on that clashes are happening between Chiranjeevi and his two brothers Nagababu and Pawan Kalyan. In no time, many theories and speculations were made on the causes for this split.

However, megastar Chiranjeevi has finally responded to all this in front of the media. He reiterated that their family has not split and are very much together,"Peru money kosam kottuku chache family kaadu manadi prema ki nilayam nammakaniki devalayam!".

He breathed fire on the journalists who mentioned that the family got separated and expressed anguish over the direction in which journalism is heading.

He stated that if any other producer was there in the place of Nagababu for the film ‘Orange’, he would have committed suicide. However, they maintained that Chiru might have to take few strong decisions about his ‘Bava’ Allu Aravind’s involvement and that would bring about a change in the family situation.

Brahmani got admission in Stanford University

2011-04-21T16:18:00.000+05:30

Nandamuri Balakrishna's daughter Mrs Brahmani Lokesh got admission in four World renowed Universities to pursue her MBA. - Stanford University, Harvard University, Kellogg University and The Wharton Univerity.

Brahmani had decide to join in Stanford university where Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft,Sergey Brin and Lawrence Page, founders of Google, William Hewlett and David Packard (both deceased), founders, Hewlett-Packard Co., Philip Knight, Chairman and CEO, Nike, Inc., Scott McNealy, Chairman, Sun Microsystems, Inc.,Peter Thiel, PayPal founder,Jerry Yang and David Filo, founders, Yahoo!,Vinton Cerf, co-author of Internet protocol and many Scientists, Prime Ministers and Astronauts got graduated.

Speaking on this occasion, Balakrishna said," I am proud that she made it in Top four universities of the world purely on Merit basis. She will join in Stanford"

She was earlier graduated with major in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University, California. She was awarded the “Summa Cum Laude” award for securing the highest GPA in her class. Her final year group project along with Mavuri Badshah and Colleen Kilroy stood out.

In this high speed generation its a rare combination to have wealth, beauty, brain and discipline, Brahmani is one such kind.So,congratulate her.

Nagarjuna doing as Lord Sai Baba

2011-04-21T15:17:00.000+05:30

From the sources in Film Industry, we hear that Nagarjuna and Vetran director Raghavender Rao is teaming once again in making a devotional movie. It is heard that KRR narrated the script to nag and Nagarjuna instantly liked it.

The most interesting part of this story is Nagarjuna is going to act as Sai Baba in the movie. If this materialize, we can expect one more sensational devotional movie like Annamayya and Sree Ramadasu from the duo.

Ram New movie with Goutham Menon

2011-04-21T15:14:00.001+05:30

Bellamkonda Suresh who is known for his huge projects came out with another one this time. This time with Hero Ram. The movie will be directed by Goutham Menon and Music Mozzart AR Rahman will compose tunes. Already two songs have been recorded.

Samantha will be pairing up with Ram in this movie. The movie will be produced by Bellamkonda Suresh under Sai Ganesh movies banner and presented by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore.

This movie will go on to sets in May and regular shooting will start form the month of June.

Jr.NTR New Movie Oosaravelli first look

2011-04-20T20:08:00.001+05:30

NTR Jr. surprises one and all by naming his next film with a typical title, Oosaravelli (chameleon). After considering titles such as Racha, Surender Reddy and NTR felt that Oosaravelli is apt for the subject and hero’s characterization.

NTR has previously worked with Surender in Ashok. That film didn’t do well but Surender was recognized for presenting NTR Jr. in a new style. Oosaravelli first look poster doesn’t give much of a clue about anything but the posters looks promising.

After a serious dud Shakti, NTR will hope to bounce back with Oosaravelli. This film is slated for release in August and one has to say that it is too early to start the promotion activities of this film. However, this made it clear that Oosaravelli title is fixed and it is final.

Mr.Perfect Movie censored

2011-04-20T19:53:00.000+05:30

Young rebel star Prabhas starer Mr Perfect movie was censored and got U certificate. The censor borad watched Mr Perfect and gave clean U certificate without any cuts. Producer of the movie Dil Raju was all happies for this news and now all eyes would be Prabhas Mr Perfect movie review.

Mr Perfect Telugu movie censor took place on18 and after getting U certificate, the movie is now gearing for release on April 22nd. Prabhas Mr Perfect is tipped to be a romantic family entertainer and the movie is releasing in more than 500 screens worldwide.

Censor Buzz :

The first half of the movie is okay and the 2nd half is filled with lots of family drama, emotions and sentiment. All Songs in the movie have reportedly been picturised well and will be a big plus to the movie and also, Comedy is adequate.

Theen Maar 4 days box office collections

2011-04-20T13:12:00.000+05:30

Pawan Kalyan’s Theen Maar movie is declared as a big hit in A centers and in overseas. The film is mainly targeted at urban youth and class audience and it has hit the bull’s eye in impressing them. The film has got one of the best openings in recent times both in AP and other regions.

The first 4days collections are approximately around 23 crores which is mind boggling figure at any level. This is proof enough of Brand Pawan Kalyan and his crowd pulling capacity at box office.

Ganesh Babu had produced the film on Parameshwara Arts banner. Mani Sharma composed the music and Jayanan Vincent had shot the film. Trisha and Kriti played lead roles in the film.

Ganesh Babu produced this movie in budget of Rs.26 crores and it collected Rs.23 crores by sunday night.

Satellite rights were sold for Rs.7 crores.
So, the producer is already in profit in just 4 days.

First Day Collections (Thursday): 9.4 Crores(World Wide)

Second Day Collections (Friday): 4.8 Crores(World Wide)

Third Day Collections (Saturday): 5.2 Crores(World Wide)

Fourth Day Collections (Sunday): 4.1 Crores(World Wide)

Total four days collections: 23.5 Crores(World Wide)

Teenmaar record breaking collections in USA

2011-04-20T13:06:00.002+05:30

Powerstar Pawan Kalyan and Trisha starrer 'Teenmaar' broke all records and collected over Rs 1.7 crore in United States of America over the weekend. This movie which released last week got good reviews for Pawan's action and is doing well at the box office.

Interestingly, prominent trade analyst in Bollywood, Taran Adarsh revealed that Teen Maar did better business than most big budget, star studded Bollywood films.

Directed by Jayant C Paranjee, the film is a remake of Love Aaj Kal. Even Imtiaz Ali, the directed of Love Aaj Kal stated that he was quite impressed with the Telugu version.

The movie is doing well in Tamilnadu too. Pawan fans report that the film is running for houseful in Madurai and Tanjavur and surrounding areas.

"After Rajinikanth, it is Pawan Kalyan for us.He is the next big superstar in South India. We did a lot of hungama at the theatres" an enthusiatic fan said.

Even in Nizam and Andhra, the movie collections are consistent and according to trade sources, it will easily break even and earn profits for producer Ganesh Babu.

Pawan Kalyan charged Rs 7 crore, Trisha Rs 70 lakh, Trivikram Srinivas Rs 2.5 crore and director Jayant C Paranji Rs 1 crore as remuneration for this movie.

Balayya Spl Interview @ Sakshi

2010-06-06T19:56:00.000+05:30

Bunny is not ready to do lip-lock kiss with Tamannah?

2010-04-19T07:51:00.000+05:30

Stylish star Arjun did the lip-lock scenes with the heroines in Arya 2 movie and his latest released movie Varudu. As per the sources he is also doing the lip-lock in Vedam movie.

Now a day’s Lip Lock kisses becomes compulsory in Tollywood. Director VV Vinayak also planned to have a lip lock kiss between Allu Arjun and Tamannah for their upcoming film "Badrinath". Tamannah is ready to lip lock kiss with Bunny but Bunny not interested to do the kiss scene because Bunny’s latest films ’Arya-2’ and ’Varudu’ has Lip kiss scenes which are average at box office.

Amitabh to work in Mohanlal film for free

2010-04-19T07:50:00.000+05:30

Amitabh Bachchan will work for free in a forthcoming film starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal.

"Mohanlal, great exponent of his art and craft, one of the finest actors of the country, from Kerala and Malayalam cinema had come over to finalise dates and schedules for the film he is making directed by Capt Ravi," Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com

“It’s a small guest appearance and I had agreed. They had come over to officially sign me on and make payments etc… Payments? For a guest appearance of 3 days? With Mohanlal who has always had my greatest admiration? No way !! I don’t charge money for such acts. And told them so.”

“I shall just gloat in the honour that I shall derive by working in a Malayalam film and that too with the exceptional Mohanlal.”

The yet-to-be titled film will be shot at Ooty in Tamil Nadu.

Asin hospitalized due to gas leak

2010-04-19T07:49:00.000+05:30

Asin had a bad experience on the sets of her film shooting ’Kaavalkaran’ in Karaikudi. when there was a gas leak in her vanity van, which makes the actress herself became breathlessness.

Reportedly Asin, her make-up man and hairdresser were hospitalized after the incident. They were treated there, and discharged soon. Fortunately, there were no serious health problems.

As per the sources she and the rest of the crew are absolutely fine now and have already resumed shooting.

Srikanth’s “Ranga the Donga” in Second Schedule

2010-04-19T07:48:00.002+05:30

Hero Srikanth’s ‘Ranga the Donga’ movie first schedule has completed recently and entered into the second schedule. The unit entered the second schedule started from 5th of April and will continue till the 25th of April after which the third schedule will start from the next month. Currently shooting is in progress at Rama Naidu Cine Village.

Vimala Raman is playing the female lead role and produced by C.R Manohar. Directed by Sudhakar Naidu(GV).

Siddarth’s Bava third schedule from 19th.

2010-04-19T07:47:00.002+05:30

Siddarth’s new film "Bava" has been completed two schedules in parts of East Godavari and West Godavari. Recently the movie has completed its second schedule at Palakollu. Bava’s third schedule will be shot in Hyderabad for 14 days. Dr.Rajendra Prasad is doing a Siddarth’s father role. Directed by debutant Rambabu. Music is composed by Chakri.

Ye Maya Chesave 50 Days in 102 centers

2010-04-19T07:46:00.003+05:30

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya’s ‘Ye Maya Chesave’ movie has been completed its 50 days in 102 centers. Heroine Samantha got the good response from the audience for her cute look in YMC. Manjula and Sanjay produced this movie under the Indira Productions banner. Directed by Gautam Menon.

Naga Chaitanya says, “Doing my second film under Gautam Menon and AR Rahman is a real fortune. I thank Manjula and Sanjay for producing the movie and also thank the audience for making this film successful.”

Dasari’s "Young India" dedicated to YSR

2010-04-19T07:46:00.000+05:30

Dasari Narayana Rao’s latest upcoming film ‘Young India’ is his 149th film as director is all set to release on May 7th.Dasari is introducing 81 new faces to the film industry with this movie. Dasari Narayana Rao Speaking to the media about this film in a recent press meet, he said I am dedicating this film to my friend, Late Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Garu.

Dasari Narayana Rao says, “Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy, who is my friend as well as our leader, remained in our hearts forever. A few scenes in the film showcase his wishes. So considering that this film would give satisfaction to his soul, we are dedicating ‘Young India’ to Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy garu.”

Raavan’s First look revealed

2010-04-19T07:43:00.002+05:30

Abhishek Bachhan and Ash starrer movie under the direction of Manirathnam "Raavan" first look was officially released today. A trailor with 40 second duration has been released to give people a sense of the movie before its audio launch on April 24.

The trailer shows Abhishek Bachchan taking a dive from the top of a cliff into a river and then riding a bike. Ash is shown emerging from the river.

The Tamil and Telugu trailers of the film will be released close to the film’s music release.

Stars to perform at IPL awards

2010-04-19T07:42:00.003+05:30

The announcement of the first IPL Awards Night has brought with it the promise of more glamour and entertainment. Announced by IPL chairperson Lalit Modi, the awards will see a performance by A.R. Rahman.

Director Karan Johar will team up with SRK to host the event, slated to take place in Mumbai, on April 23. Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Preity Zinta will also sizzle the stage with their performances. Hrithik Roshan too will perform.

Cricketers will surprise the audience with their hidden talents like singing and dancing. Modi said, “We want to give cricketers a platform to showcase their hidden talents.”

Sreesanth, Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee and Harbhajan Singh, may shake a leg too.

Hrithik sings again!

2010-04-19T07:42:00.000+05:30

It seems Hrithik Roshan is planning to make a strong foothold in the music industry too. After making his singing debut in ’Kites’, he once again went behind the mike for a song in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ’Guzaarish’.

"Hrithik has sung a song in ’Guzaarish’. His singing is improving day by day and he has sung so well that it’s even better than the song he sung in ’Kites’," Hrithik’s uncle and composer Rajesh Roshan told IANS.

"Hrithik is a very hardworking person and I feel that it won’t be any harm if he sings one song a film to let out his creativity as a singer," he added.

The 36-year-old has crooned an English song ’Kites in the sky’ in his forthcoming film ’Kites’.

Action Replay is Ash’s first full-on comedy

2010-04-19T07:39:00.002+05:30

Aishwarya Rai has three very different films coming up this year, but director Vipul Shah says his film Action Replay will bring to the audiences her first full-fledged comedy.

"Of course comedy, which is the hardest genre to do, is not taken seriously at the awards. But in my film, Aishwarya has done comedy for the first time. She may have attempted it here and there earlier. But this is her first full-fledged comedy role. But she’s welcome to get the awards for her other two releases…I don’t mind," Shah said.

Mani Ratnam’s Raavan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish are the other two films she will be doing this year.

While Bhansali’s Guzaarish is set to release in November, Raavan and Action Replay, which also stars Akshay Kumar, are due to hit the theatres in quick succession within a month.

While Raavan is slated for a June 18 release, Shah is all set to release his film in July, arguing that the two films are completely different in mood, theme and treatment.

But the filmmaker had a bitter experience last year when his Salman Khan-starrer London Dreams released a month after the actor’s home production Main Aur Mrs.Khanna.

Now apparently Shah plans to sit down with Mani Ratnam and figure out a release strategy whereby neither film suffers.

He said: "Raavan and Action Replay are very different films. And I thought I’d release (mine) in July. But I think I’ll now discuss it with Aishwarya and Mani Ratnam. We need to work as one big family in this industry.

"Besides, I still have a song to shoot whereas Raavan is complete. I’ve yet to figure out when I can shoot it because both Aishwarya and Akshay are constantly travelling. We were supposed to shoot it earlier this year in the snow in Manali. Now we may go higher up at the Rohtang Pass or change the location for the song completely," the director added.

Ram Gopal Varma plans a 3D horror film

2010-04-19T07:38:00.003+05:30

Director-producer Ram Gopal Varma confesses he always had an obsession to scare people since his childhood and would stand behind doors and say "bhooo" to someone entering a room.

After horror film Phoonk2, releasing Friday, Varma plans a 3D scary film to make the audiences "experience" fear. Varma also says he loves to catch the audience off guard through his narrative.

"I always had this obsession to scare people. When I was a kid, I used to stand behind the door and say ’bhoooo’ to someone entering the room and now I am making (horror) films," Varma said.

He is keen to make a 3D horror film as that would give the audience the illusion of being part of the film and experience the horror along with the cast.

"Technically, it would work. While watching a horror film sitting in a theatre you are seeing it happen to someone else on the screen. But a 3D film is a medium which makes you feel you are there with them, on location may be. The illusion it creates is because of the third dimension. Because of that I think the technique has terrific application in a horror film, if rightly done," Varma said.

For Phoonk 2, a sequel to Phoonk, Varma has bet upon debutant director Milind Gadagkar, who conceived the idea of the film.

"When I was busy in Rakta Charitra, Milind came up with this idea, and it excited me a lot. Milind has been with me for some time and I believe he is an able director, so I went ahead with it," said Varma.

Asked if he has given any value inputs for the film, Varma said, "No, I didn’t give any input. Creatively it is completely his (Milind’s) brainchild."

Talking about the technical aspects of making horror films, he says for this genre "the camera, background score and sound effects have a huge contribution in the film. For drama or comedy, it can pretty much work on performances, and writing, but horror films have many manipulative techniques where you are manipulating the audience’s emotion. The movement of the camera constantly plays around with the audience’s psychology. When I took interest in films, I wanted to show off. So I thought the best thing to do is a horror film."

In the first quarter of 2010, Bollywood has streamed out a number of back-to-back horror films, Click, Rokkk and Shaapit. The makers of these films claim to have "abandoned superficial scares and worked for far more insidious and intellectual level" fear.

How would Phoonk 2 stand apart from the other films?

"The more you connect with the audience… if a person seeing the film can feel that it can happen to him or he finds some similarity with something he has heard of, the connectivity factor works best in horror films," said Varma.

He explains that for a horror film to work, "a story is needed to create that moment of fear. I think predominantly it is the emotion that is created in a given time".

"You can make 1,000 films on a haunted house. If you are able to create that moment… remember in Bhoot there were not more than six scary scenes. People are not bothered what’s happening in between. They were waiting for the next scare. I think horror films work on that count," he added.

Varma has completed 70 per cent shooting of Rakta Charitra which is a biopic on a character in south India.

Ajay Devgn gets grungy look for Golmaal 3

2010-04-19T07:37:00.000+05:30

Versatile actor Ajay Devgn has got an grungy makeover for his upcoming comedy Golmaal 3.

Conceptualised by director Rohit Shetty, the actor’s new avatar brings out his edgy side for his character Gopal thanks to a rugged style, diamond ear studs, tattoos and cropped hair. The styling for the same has been done by Navin Shetty.

"I wanted all the characters to have different looks in Golmaal 3. For Ajay, I wanted a character that looked different from everything he has done. He has been working hard on his body a lot, so we will have him flaunting his body (in the movie)," Shetty said in a statement.

"He plays a hyper character who loses his temper very quickly because of which everyone is scared of him. People never know what he will laugh at or get angry about," he added.

Shetty has also styled the other cast members of the movie like Kareena Kapoor’s tomboy look, Tusshar Kapoor’s "tapori" look and Arshad Warsi’s look which is yet to be disclosed.

The tattoos for Ajay’s new look have been designed by Hakim Aalim’s studio.

"Vishwas from my salon designed the tattoo on Ajay’s neck but the concept and choice was Ajay’s. The tattoo is of a Celtic or tribal trishul (trident). It is daring to have a tattoo on the neck, even if it’s temporary. No actor in India has done it on the neck," said Aalim.

"We have given Ajay the buzz cut, a stubble and overall, a more macho, masculine and grungy look than he normally sports," he added.

Also starring Kunal Khemu, Golmaal 3 follows Golmaal (2006) and Golmaal Returns (2008).

Produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, the comic caper is currently being shot in Goa.(IANS)

Abhishek Bachan following Chiru's Stalin Concept

2010-03-15T08:15:00.001+05:30

In Twitter Abhinshek Bachan asks people to stop using electricity on 27 mar from 8.30 to 9.30 and says "Have an Idea, which I got from one of my favourite Chiranjeevi films Stalin. I'm requesting you to tell at least 2 people about earth hour"

VARUDU Overseas Business Update

2010-03-15T08:14:00.000+05:30

IKON entertainment would like to thank the exhibitors for their interest in securing the screening rights for the movie in Canada and the US. The Business for all centers in US and Canada is closed except for the following centers –

Open Centers:
Chicago
Detroit
Denver
Buffalo, NY

As an added benefit to the exhibitors and telugu movie patrons in the US, we would like the announce the launch of varudu movie website will downloadable web content, movie updates, music and overseas specific information and content.

www.varudumovie.com

Universal Media Banner is producing the mega film ‘Varudu’ with Stylish Star Allu Arjun in the direction of Guna Sekhar. DVV Danayya is producing the movie.

Allu Arjun’s character will be a completely different one, and would remain as his best one of his career. Similarly, Tamil actor, Arya, who played villain in the film, has done a wonderful job. Over 100 real life families with their family members have acted in the film. All the songs of the film are penned by Veturi. Added to these, with high technical values and wonderful effects, the film is going to be a visual grandeur.

‘Varudu’ stars a new comer as heroine. This high-budget film includes Naresh, Suhasini, Sayaji Shinde, Brahmanandam, Venu Madhav, Ashish Vidyarthi, Ahuthi Prasad, Brahmaji and Vinaya Prasad among other star cast.

Music is scored by Mani Sharma.

We are planning to release the movie in maximum theaters with maximum prints with premiers in more than 25 locations, IKON Entertainment is a group that aims to bring quality entertainment events for Indian community in the US & Canada

IKON Entertainment in association with CINEGALAXY also acquired overseas theatrical rights of Nandi award winner “Gamyam” Krish's prestigious project “VEDAM” starring Allu Arjun, Manchu Manoj, Anushka and Manoj Bajpai in the main Leads

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Varudu Satelite Rights Sold for 3.5 Crores

2010-03-15T08:13:00.000+05:30

The satellite rights of Varudu have been reportedly sold for Rs 3.5 crores! The film is doing good business and the USA, Canada theatrical screening rights and Overseas DVD rights were earlier bagged by IKON Entertainments. Mani Sharma is composing the music of this film. He’s currently engrossed in the re-recording process of this film. The entire shooting of the film has been completed except for one song which will begin shortly. Bhanu Mehra is making her debut opposite Allu Arjun and Arya is playing a negative role. Suhasini and Ashish Vidyarthi are playing other major roles.

Vedam in overseas

2010-03-15T08:11:00.003+05:30

VEDAM OVERSEAS BY CINEGALAXY AND IKON ENTERTAINMENT

CINEGALAXY in association with IKON Entertainment acquired overseas theatrical rights of Nandi awardee “Gamyam” Krish's prestigious project VEDAM starring Allu Arjun, Manchu Manoj, & Anushka in the main leads.

A tasteful director whose film Gamyam won three other Nandi awards in the categories of Best Film, Best Story and Best Supporting Actor (for Allari Naresh), Vedam details multiple narratives that see an intriguing culmination in the end.

Highlights -

• This is Krish’s second venture after his first award winning movie “Gamyam” which was a runaway hit across the world.
• This is going to be tollywood’s first multi starter movie presenting two successful heroes Allu Arjun and Manchu Manoj.
• Popular Hindi actor Manoj Bajpai is also playing a crucial role in the movie.
• There will be five interwoven stories in the movie and each story belongs to one of the 5 main characters.
• M.M Keeravani is providing the music for the film

Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni are jointly producing this film along with S.S.Rajamouli's "MARYADA RAMANNA" under the banner of Arka Media Works.

We thank Shobu Yaralagadda and Prasad Devineni for giving this opportunity.

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Jr NTR Jerkin Rs 50,000/-

2010-03-15T08:07:00.000+05:30

The Tollywood Movie Artists Association (MAA) is auctioning jr NTR sported Jerkin and hat in Adurs movie. The money coming in this fund raising activity would be donated to the education of the underprivileged.

The Tollywood cine goers across the globe have evinced great interest in this activity so far and the response is unprecedented. The bidding has reached Rs. 50, 000 within in 6 hours of auction.

Well guys! Interested to take part in this bidding? Then quote your bidding till March 28.

For further details about this bidding, please follow MAA website. You can even bid through SMS.

To bid online for these accessories log on to www.maastars.com. The bidding can be done from mobile phone as well; to bid for the jacket, type JKT and send to 5600610 where as to bid for the hat, type HAT and send to 5600610.

Jr NTR-Ileana to go to Egypt for Shakti

2010-03-15T08:06:00.002+05:30

Jr.NTR’s latest film, ‘Shakti’ unit will be leaving to Egypt for the next schedule of its film shoot in the month of March. The shoot will take place for 10 days.

This big budget film is being produced by Ashwini Dutt under his banner ‘Vyjayanthi movies’.Meher Ramesh is the director. Ileana is playing the female lead in the film. Mani Sharma is composing the music and the cinematography will be handled by Sameer Reddy.

This film has multiple locations backdrop from all over India and world.

Rana wants to remake Leader in Hindi

2010-03-15T08:05:00.002+05:30

Rana who entered into Tollywood with the film Leader, now he wants do Remake that movie in Hindi. Rana entering into Bollywood with the movie Dum Maro Dum under Rohan Sippy’s direction.

Hero Rana says "The political message of the film is definitely not restricted to AP and it belongs to all the politicians. I wouldd like to remake the film into Tamil and then maybe Hindi. After completion of my hindi debut Dum Maro Dum movie.

Siddharth-Shruti Haasan Telugu fantasy being produced by Disney

2010-03-15T08:04:00.003+05:30

Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, known for American animation films has entered movie production in Telugu Cinema. The Walt Disney Company India announced a Telugu movie with Siddharth and Shruthi in lead roles.

Disney will partly produce Siddharth, Sruthi Hassan’s fantasy movie which is being directed by Prakash. Siddhartha is playing the super hero in the movie and there is also a 11 kid involved in the story and so the Disney is interested in the movie.Lakshmi Manchu is also playing an important role in the movie. The movie is getting ready to hit screens next year 2011.

Samantha finalized for Mahesh next film

2010-03-15T08:03:00.002+05:30

Samantha has become the most preferred actress for all the heroes of tollywood after her debut film ‘Ye Maya Chesave’ opposite Naga Chaitanya had hit the big screens.She has already signed jr NTR Brindhavanam and she has signed one more big project opposite Mahesh Babu.

The movie will be produced by Majula under the banner ‘Indira Productions Pvt Ltd’. This will be her second project under this banner. More details of this film are awaited.

Varun Sandesh next Movie ‘Vennello Varsham’

2010-03-15T08:02:00.002+05:30

Varun Sandesh is now basking in the success of his second film Kotha Bangaru Lokam The film is a hit and is now racing towards the 100 days mark.Varun Sandesh next film would be titled as ‘Vennello lo Varsham’.‘Oye’ fame Anand Ranga is directing this film, produced by Mahi under Moon water pictures.

The story is in the final phases of discussion and might hit the production after summer.

Shivaji’s "Taj Mahal" Releasing Poster

2010-03-15T08:01:00.000+05:30

Sivaji’s debut film as a producer is all set to hit the screens on 20th March finally. The film was initially set to release in December but due to the Telangana agitations it has been delayed.

This film is a remake of a Kannada film titled ‘Taj Mahal’. Shruti a new debutante is pairing with sivaji. This film is being directed by Arun Singaraju,Hero Shivaji is producing this film under ‘Sri Sivaji Productions’ banner. Abhiyan has composed the music for this film.

Shivaji’s Taj Mahal Movie Releasing Poster

NTR National Award for Jamuna

2010-03-15T08:00:00.002+05:30

For her services to the film industry,Veteran actress Jamuna got the NTR National Film Award for the year 2008. Yester year actor and director Vijaya Nirmala will be honoured with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Film Award.Director KB Tilak got the BN Reddy Film National Award, while well-known producer and Prasad Labs owner A Ramesh Prasad got the Nagireddy and Chakrapani National Film Award.

These awards will be presented at the Nandi Awards- 2008 ceremony to be held at Lalitha Kalathoranam on March 16 on the occasion of Telugu New YearUgadi. Chief Minister K Rosaiah will be coming as chief guest to this function and he will felicitate actress Jamuna. A five-member committee led by film producer G Adisheshagiri Rao presented the list of winners of the prestigious national awards to Chief Minister K Rosaiah at his camp office.

Anushka in Kanchana

2010-03-15T07:59:00.002+05:30

Buxom beauty Anushka signed a new movie with actor, choreographer and director Lawrence.This movie is sequel to his earlier directorial movie Muni, the new film tentatively titled as Kanchana.This movie is Lawrence fifth directorial and it will be a bilingual in Tamil and Telugu.Anushka is doing a movie Singham in Tamil with Hero Suriya.Anushka, lawrence’s movie will hit the floors by end of the April month.

Shilpa Shetty to launch club ‘Royalty’ in Mumbai

2010-03-15T07:54:00.003+05:30

Bollywood beauty Shilpa Shetty, who is also the co-owner of IPL team - Rajasthan Royals, has announced her latest business venture on celebs’ favourite micro-blogging site Twitter. The actress has revealed that she’s all set to open a new club called ‘Royalty’ in uptown Mumbai with her businessman husband Raj Kundra.

Shilpa’s latest post on Twitter reads: “Okay guys this is the news. Our newest venture is Royalty - the newest club in town, nearly ready, have been busy with that, so happy nearly done.”

“You heard it here first as promised. Having our first party here after the Rajasthan Royals match, hope we win…more reason to celebrate,” she adds.

Buzz has it that the happily married couple has already bought ‘Poison’, a club in Bandra, and plan to re-open it by the name ‘Royalty’.

Aamir on a break till 2012

2010-03-15T07:54:00.000+05:30

When it comes to planning a filmi career, no one knows it better than Aamir Khan.

Many of our B-town beauties would hit the panic button if they didn’t have atleast one movie in hand, and even sign up for mediocre projects in desperation (no faults of theirs, blame it on the rat-race). But this Khan man has a strange way of planning his career. Well, call him an idiot if you please, we think he’d love that too. After enjoying one of the biggest successes of Indian cinema, Aamir has pulled the brakes on his career. Currently he is only focussed on his wife’s directorial debut, Dhobhi Ghat, and his next production Peepli Live. Soon after that all his attention will be on nephew, Imran’s Delhi Belly. So dearies, chances are that we won’t be seeing AK in a full-fledged role till 2012. Hmmm… suddenly ‘all izz not well’ with your fans, AK. C’mon, you can’t do this to them, yaar.

Priyanka Chopra banned from using Twitter

2010-03-15T07:50:00.002+05:30

Priyanka Chopra’s Twitter obsession has been curbed. And it’s all owing to her latest film producer Sajid Nadiadwala who has banned the actress from posting any kind of information on the social networking site.

So while most filmmakers are still looking for ways to approach their actors on the issue, Nadiadwala has taken stringent steps to assure that no member of the cast or the crew will leak any kind of details about his project ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ on any networking site.

The producer took the strict decision after he saw a constant inflow of pictures and information being put up on the said site. And with his both lead actors Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor being active users of the site, Sajid had little choice but to impose his will.

Confirming the news, Sajid told a daily, “I actually took the decision to forbid my cast and crew from putting any information on websites after an incident that happened with Sajid Khan, my director of ‘Housefull’. We were doing a photo-session with the film’s stars. We weren’t even finished and Sajid Khan had already put one of the pictures on the site. I was horrified. That’s when I decided it was time to make the confidentiality clause a legal issue in all my contracts.”

Regretting the lack of privacy among stars, Sajid further added, “I remember when my father produced JP Dutta’s Ghulami, we’d stand outside Dharmendra’s van for hours waiting for him to emerge so we could see what he wore, how he styled his hair, what watch he had on, etc. Today the stars volunteer all this information on the social networks even before the director takes his first shot. I think all of us need to make confidentiality compulsory for every film."

Well, looks like Piggy Chops will have all work and no play on this one!

Big B to promote Kerala tourism

2010-03-15T07:49:00.000+05:30

Amitabh Bachchan has accepted Kerala’s request to become the state’s brand ambassador to promote tourism, state Tourism Minister, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said Thursday.

As soon as Big B expressed his willingness to become a brand ambassador to promote Kerala tourism last month, a letter to this effect was written to him, Balakrishnan added. "Yesterday (Wednesday) I got his letter stating that he is willing to become the brandambassador and for that he is prepared to start a dialogue. I have asked the tourism director to have a discussion to this effect," said Balakrishnan.

Big B was in the state for a few functions last month. It was then, during an interview to a TV channel, that the actor said he would gladly accept the offer to become Keralatourism’s brand ambassador.

" I tried to get in touch with him, but I was told he was out of station. The government is willing to go ahead with him and the final decision to this effect will be made after knowing all the conditions he puts forward," said (IANS)

Puppies in Paathshaala!

2010-03-15T07:48:00.000+05:30

Who would’ve imagined that a one-minute scene with tiny, harmless puppies would require a whole day of hard work?

That’s exactly what happened on the sets of Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Paathshaala’, where a shoot for a 1 minute clip involving small kids and some puppies turned into a picnic of sorts for the cast and crew!

The scene involved a child actor who is playing with some puppies in the school premises, while Shahid and the other kids look on. The crew assembled a few puppies, played with them for a while to get them familiar and even fed them well to get their attention. However, just as everything was ready and the Director all set to take the shot, the puppies would fall asleep, leaving the team in a lurch. After a while, Shahid and the kids would again feed the dogs, play with them to get them into action, and just when they’d be ready for the shot, the puppies would run away, scattering in all directions!

This repeated a couple times, and it finally took a whole long day to get the desired shot. Meanwhile, Shahid and the kids had a field day, playing all the while with the cute puppies.

Talking about the incident, Director Milind Ukey said, “It was a really funny situation we faced that day. We’d never imagined that such a small thing would require so much struggle! But in the end, everyone, especially the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it was all worth it”

Presented by Eros International and Produced by Paperdoll Entertainment, Paathshaala hits theatres on 16th April.

Sridevi painting goes international

2010-03-15T07:47:00.000+05:30

Sridevi’s newly developed passion for painting has gone international. Her painting Thoughts has been accepted by a reputed international art auction house. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Sridevi’s favorite charity. At the moment, Sridevi is in unwilling to talk about her passion for painting. However, her husband, Boney Kapoor confirms the news and says, “Yes, Sri’s painting has been accepted for an auction by a well-known international art house. The auction will take place in April and all the money that Sri gets from it will be donated.” Incidentally, this is the first time that the now reclusive actress has made her paintings public.

Boney says his wife spends 4-5 hours a day painting. “It is generally in the evening. After she has finished with household duties and is done with our daughters’ homework, Sri locks herself away to paint,” adds Boney. “After me and the kids, painting is her main passion. Now her paintings have reached a level of professionalism where they can fetch a handsome price.” Where does this new passion leave Sridevi’s plans to return to acting? Boney replies, “Sri has been acting since the age of four. She is the only child artiste to have reached the number one position in Hindi films. She will return to acting only when something special comes her way.”

Sonu Sood injured while on shoot

2010-03-15T07:46:00.000+05:30

Sonu Sood’s pride — his long Punjabi naak — stands fractured today not in one, but two places! The actor was shooting the climax fight scene with Salman Khan in Wai for his film Dabbang. But a kick on his nose left Sonu bleeding. “A fight master, while showing Salman how to beat me up, jumped from a height and hit me on the nose leaving me bleeding. I was rushed to a hospital with two fractures,” said Sonu.

He was told to return to Mumbai. But the actor decided not to and within 48 hours was back shooting, because if he had left, around 500 artists including Salman would be stuck doing nothing on the set. Sonu meanwhile is surviving on painkillers and with padding inside his nose. The pain he can cope with, what is worrying him more is whether the swelling will show on screen. Actually he need not worry… the computer today is like part of the cast and crew and can perform just as well!

Salman Khan’s new passion

2010-03-15T07:44:00.002+05:30

Investing in properties seems to be Salman Khan’s latest passion. The Veer star has recently bought a spacious office at Mumbai’s plush Linking road in Khar. The actor will conduct all professional meetings in his new office and operate from there from now on. Apparently Sallu even has plans to venture into the real estate development business soon.

“Salman wants to pursue diverse interests. And getting into the construction and real estate business is on his agenda. In fact, he has already zeroed in on a site in Borivali, a suburb in Mumbai. Along with his partners, the actor plans to construct a residential complex there. Sohail, Arbaaz and Atul Agnihotri are all a part of this venture,” said a source.

Not too long ago, Salman Khan invested in a plush duplex apartment on Carter Road in Bandra. The interiors of the apartment are being done up now.

Arjun, John to act with Frieda Pinto

2010-03-15T07:43:00.002+05:30

According to the latest buzz, Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal and John Abraham will share screen space with Slumdog Millionaire fame Frieda Pinto. A Hollywood production house has approached the actors for a crime thriller. Director Andy Armstong along with writer Kevin D. Ward and cinematographer Joao Fernandes of Conversations With God will make this film for Edge Filmworks.

The film is a dark comedy and will be shot entirely in Florida, USA. It will have other Hollywood actors and actresses too. The film will speak about underworld, politics, crime, stealing and has a tagline, “Betrayal is a contact sport…”

It will go on floor soon and expected to release on February 2011.

Ash-Rajini’s ROBOT releasing in August

2010-02-21T07:54:00.003+05:30

Superstar Rajnikant, who has teamed with Aishwarya Rai in Tamil film Endhiran(ROBOT in Telugu) is expected to hit the screens in July or August.

Rajnikant was speaking on one of the costliest films to be made in India - with a budget of over Rs 125 crore - after he had visited Chief Minister K Karunanidhi Thursday to thank him for attending the engagement ceremony of Rajnikant’s second daughter Soundarya with industrialist Ashwin Ramkumar.

ROBOT is directed by Shankar and according to the him more than 90 percent of the movie is complete. AR Rahman has composed the music for the film.

Vedam coming in June?

2010-02-21T07:54:00.000+05:30

Allu Arjun , Manchu Manoj starrer Vedam movie under the direction of Krish (‘Gamyam’ fame) has already been completed its major shooting part and this film is releasing in June. This is a multi starrer movie, Anushka plays the role of a prostitute while Manoj plays the rock star, Allu Arjun is doing mass role and some other stars in guest role and some surprises too. This movie produced by Devineni Prasad and Yarlagada Sobha on the banner of Arka Media.

‘Lava Kusa’ in 2D animation

2010-02-21T07:53:00.000+05:30

City-based Rayudu Vision Media Limited (RVML) on Friday announced that their first, full-length 2D animated feature film ‘Lava Kusa, The Warrior Twins’, targeting all people of ages and segments of society, would hit the big screens this summer.

At a press conference, CEO R.V. Rayudu said they had invested Rs. 100 crore in the media venture RVML and that the verticals would include animation institutes and a Telugu television channel. The venture marks the diversification of the Rayudu Laboratories, known as a manufacturer of specialty inks, into the animation business. The film based on a story from the epic Ramayana would be released in English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil and directed by veteran Dhavala Satyam. The film was been entirely made at RVML laboratories, that has 400 people working on animation projects. Once ‘Lava Kusa’ is released, work will begin on ‘Pappu - The Saviour’ and the television series Leo n’ Meo.

RVML Joint MD, Rayudu V. Sashank said “The film is made up of songs with catchy tunes, action, comedy and characters (both human beings and animals) that maintain true friendship with visual effects targeted at all age groups, making it a family entertainer.” Music for the film is scored by S.L. Vaidyanathan and comprises notes from traditional and Western instruments in a melodious blend. The five songs in the film are sung by K.J. Yesudas, Shankar Mahadevan, Chitra and Sadhana Sargam in Telugu and Hindi, with lyrics penned by Veturi Sundarama Murthy (Telugu), Pandit Kiran Mishra (Hindi) and Pirai Sudan (Tamil)(The Hindu).

Padmanabham dead

2010-02-21T07:52:00.000+05:30

Popular telugu comedian Padmanabham passed away today with Heart attack. His age is 79 years and he acted in more that 400 films.He entered into movie field in 1943.Padmanabham (born Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao, 20 August 1931) is a Telugu movie comedian as well as film producer. He was born to Smt. Santham and Sri. Basavaraju Venkata Seshaiah in Simhadripuram village, Pulivendula taluk, Kadapa District. He continuously practicing Yoga for last 52 years. Recently he acted in Telugu movies Chakram, Badra and Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila.

NBK’s Simha Audio in March

2010-02-21T07:51:00.000+05:30

Nandamuri BalaKrishna’s upcoming movie Simha’s audio will release in the first week of March. The shooting part of the film is almost completed except three songs. Two songs are planned to shot abroad while one song will be canned in a set at Hyderabad.

Bala Krishna will be seen romancing three heroines in the film, Nayanatara, Namitha and Sneha Ullal. Boyapati Srinu is directing the film and Parachuri Kireeti is producing it. ‘United Movies’ banner is presenting this film. Chakri is scoring the music for the film.

Devi Sri compliments to Thaman

2010-02-21T07:50:00.000+05:30

Young music composer Thaman Sai is on cloud nine for two reasons. One, he will soon be joining the big league. He’ll be part of the Kamal Haasan-KS Ravikumar-Udhayanidhi combo for their comedy caper Yaavarum Kelir. Second, his recent album Mun Dhinam Partheney is a hit and two of the songs are already chartbusters. The movie, produced by Seventh Channel, has newcomers Sanjay, Ekta, Lizna and Pooja in the lead.

Though Thaman isn’t too forthcoming about Kamal’s project, he is delighted that Mun Dhinam… is receiving accolades from Tollywood too. “I was thrilled when ace music director Devi Sri Prasad called and said he thought the MDP songs were fresh and peppy. He told me, ‘I appreciate your guts in scoring for an experimental film like MDP and you’ve done it with conviction,’” disclosed an excited Thaman.

He went on to discuss the most challenging number in the film. “Director Magizh Thirumeni wanted Saral Pudhu Saral to have a jazzy effect. Unless you know to handle jazz, it can become messy. What made it tough was that I had to walk a tightrope by mixing and matching western music with Tamil lyrics!”

It’s being said that Kamal thought of Thaman for his film after listening to his Tamil and Telugu output.

Jr NTR ready to enter in Bollywood

2010-02-21T07:49:00.000+05:30

Many of the actors from the south are showing interest on Bollywood these days. While Rana has already signed a film with Abhishekh Bachchan, there have been rumors about Ram Charan’s Bollywood entry.

Even the young tiger,Jr NTR too expressed his interest to do Bollywood films. “I am thinking about my Bollywood entry. But it will take time,” he said in an interview recently. When acted about doing any Tamil film, “No. I will never do Tamil film,” he replied.

Sree Vaas to direct Balakrishna?

2010-02-21T07:48:00.000+05:30

Sree Vaas who delivered hit movie "Lakshyam" with Gopichand, is currently directing Rama Rama Krishna Krishna with Ram as hero. Produced by Dil Raju, the film is nearing its completion. The latestBuzz is that Sree Vaas has recently narrated a storyline to Balakrishna and the star is reportedly impressed with it and agreed the project to start immediately. This movie will hit the floors in summer. Krishna Prasad who recently produced Mitrudu with NBK would be producing it.

Shruti to act with Surya?

2010-02-21T07:39:00.000+05:30

Shruti Haasan, it seems, will have a dream debut in Kollywood after all. If sources are to be believed, the actress will be working with Suriya and A R Murugadoss in their next film, which has music by Harris Jayaraj. The film has been triggering interest as Ghajini, the last project that Suriya and A R Murugadoss worked together in, was a roaring success.

Many expect the team to deliver another hit on the lines of Ghajini. Sources close to the film’s unit disclose that Ravi K Chandran will be the cameraman for the project, the work on which is to begin in April this year.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is also producing another movie starring Kamal Haasan and Trisha, is to produce this film.

Story is not important for Illeana

2010-02-21T07:38:00.002+05:30

Hot actress Illeana speaks about the role of an actress in the success and failure of a movie in Tollywood. She says, "I dont understand why a movie becomes Hit or a Flop. We act according to the requirement of a director. Irrespective of the result of the movie, we get praises from audience if the characterisation is good. Thats why I choose proper characters not a story. I rejected some offers in Bollywood too due to this."

Aamir withdraws resignation from Copyright Panel

2010-02-21T07:33:00.004+05:30

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who had quit a government appointed panel to examine proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, Friday withdrew his resignation.

In a letter to Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal, Aamir said, "Sir, I have given a lot of thought to your request to take back my resignation. I have also read the letter forwarded by other members reposing faith on my integrity… I am withdrawing my resignation."

"The initiative taken by you (Sibal) is very important. It is a welcome step by you and your ministry," a HRD ministry official quoted Aamir as saying.

Aamir had Wednesday resigned from the 10-member committee following reported differences with committee member and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

The actor had said that his fellow members had attempted to attack him in public "by printing lies" about him "thereby turning the attention away from a genuine debate about copyright issues".(IANS)

Sanju to star in political thriller

2010-02-21T07:33:00.001+05:30

Vivek Agnihotri, who is all set to direct political thriller Freedom based on the events of the last three decades, says Sanjay Dutt may play an important role in it.

"Yes, it (the cast) is more or less finalised. While R Madhavan is already on board, talks with Sanjay Dutt are in the final stages as well," Agnihotri told IANS.

The film would begin from the 1975-77 Emergency and the sterilisation campaign by Sanjay Gandhi during that period. Some of the other major episodes which would be brought alive on screen are the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the Bofors scam, and other prominent scams in the last three decades.

Given the fact that the director is exploring more than half-a-dozen ugly episodes from the history of modern India, doesn’t he fear protests and confrontation from political parties as well as others?

"What can one do, the truth can’t be erased, right?" Agnihotri asked. "And then courtesy the kind of politicians that we have been having in the country, both in the past as well as the current times, you can’t deny the relevance and topicality of the issues.

"Perhaps people have changed but not the thought process. Freedom will be told in the format of a political thriller and I can promise to be truly honest and unbiased in my job."

Would the story be told in a chronological manner or would there be overlaps and going back and forth, as seen last in Love Aaj Kal?

"No, Freedom will have a linear narrative", said Agnihotri, who had earlier attempted a non-linear narrative in his debut effort Chocolate. "The beauty of the subject is that it stays as topical as ever as it starts in the 70s and takes us to the current times. Even if I had to make Freedom in 2020, it will still retain its charm."

Agnihotri’s wish list includes Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal while the hunt for the leading lady is still on.

Freedom is all set to go on floors in April. (IANS)

Big B blasts media report on Aishwarya’s health

2010-02-21T07:32:00.000+05:30

An angry Amitabh Bachchan has blasted, what he called a "false" and "insensitive" media report on his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai’s health saying, "I shall not tolerate it."

A city based tabloid, published a report saying Aishwarya had been trying to conceive for some time but has been unable to do as she is suffering from stomach tuberculosis.

Bachchan, who was "too incensed and angered" by the claims of the tabloid, posted the copy of the report on his blog calling it the "lowest quality of journalism".

"I write to you today in deep anguish, pain and disgust. This article is completely false, completely fabricated, unsubstantiated, insensitive and of the lowest quality of journalism there ever was," Bachchan wrote on his
blog.

"I am the head of my family. Aishwarya is not my daughter-in -law, she is my daughter, a woman, a lady in my house and home. If anyone will speak derogatorily about her, I shall fight for her till my last breath. If you have something to say to the men in the house, Abhishek or me, I shall bear it. BUT .. if you shall make injudicious remarks on the women in my home, I shall not tolerate it !!!," Bachchan added.

The 67-year-old superstar further wrote, "I am too incensed and angered by the contents!! Not a single portion of the article is true!! I have much to comment upon on this, but shall hold on till another day."

His son and Ash’s husband has also Tweeted about the rumours surrounding his wife.

"The article is disgusting and appalling! As a husband and a man i’m shocked that one can talk so irresponsibly about a woman, that too..FALSELY!! on a personal note, as a husband i will not stand for such rubbish being written about my wife," Abhishek wrote on the micro-blogging site.(PTI)