Monday, July 30, 2007

Mahesh Bags a Filmfare


Mahesh Babu bagged the Filmfare Award in the best actor category for the film Pokiri. Other awards in Telugu films includes Genelia (best actress for Bommarillu), Puri Jagannath (best director for Pokiri), Devisri Prasad (music for Bommarillu), SPB (best playback for Sri Ramadasu), Mamata Mohandas (playback for the film Rakhi), Veturi (lyrics for Godavari), Saikumar (best supporting for Samanyudu), Sandhya (best supporting actress for Annavaram).

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Pepsi-Bunny is the brand ambassador


The leading cola company Pepsi has roped in Bunny as their Brand Ambassador for AP. Pawan Kalyan was brand ambassador for Pepsi. Prince Mahesh Babu is already doing Thums Up and Megastar was the brand ambassador.The cola companies directly approached the stars for this contract. Before this, local dealer used to deal with the brand ambassador.

YSR to direct Prabhas?


YSR, he is not Y S Rajashekar Reddy but he is our Athidhi director Y Surendar Reddy will direct a film for Prabhas. Prabhas will do Poori Jagan's film and then work for Y Surendar Reddy's film. Meanwhile, YSR will complete Athidhi with Mahesh.

Mohanbabu to produce a film with Nagarjuna

Akkineni Nagarjuna had played devotees' roles in 'Annamayya and Sri Ramadasu'. However, he is playing the role of a 'God' in a film to be produced by Dr Mohanbabu on the banner of Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures with P Vasu of 'Chandramukhi'-fame wielding the megaphone.Another point to mention here is that Vishnuvardhanbabu is playing hero in the movie.According to informed sources, the film is being made with the inspiration of a Hollywood blockbuster 'Bruce Almighty'. Nagarjuna is replacing Morgan Freeman who played the role of 'God' in the original.Isha Parvani is playing the heroine, while MM Keeravani is scoring music. It may be mentioned here that Nagarjuna and Mohanbabu are good friends.While Nagarjuna played a lawyer in a film 'Adhipati' with Mohanbabu playing the hero, while Mohanbabu played the role of a king in 'Annamayya' where Nagarjuna was the hero.For first time, Nagarjuna is playing a 'God' character in this movie.Vishnu, who had to work with Nagarjuna in this film is striving hard to reduce his weight to suit Nagarjuna's glamour. Presently script work is in progress for the movie.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Yamadonga on 'Independence Day'

Hero NTR is looking slimmer and very radiant. It seems he has finally got much needed joy and independence. Yes, he is extremely confident that his new film, Yamadonga ,will sure to fetch him the success. It will 'free' him from the lean patch he is going on.Reflecting this upswing mood, he is releasing Yamadonga at the time of Independence Day (Aug 15th).Director Rajamouli who have never tasted flop too his upbeat as the music of the film became instant hit. The film is presently canning its final shoot.

Pawan seeks Divorce


Hero Pawan Kalyan who is facing problems from her first wife Nandini has filed a fresh case seeking divorce from Nandini in Vizag court.Nandini filed a bigamy case on Pawan and the case is to hear on 31st of July and Vizag police is to submit the report on Nandini's petition to court tomorrow

Tulasi audio releases in September

Venky enjoys one of the highest success rates amongst actors and his saleability at the boxoffice is unquestionable. His last two films - Lakshmi and AMAV were runaway hits. His next film is 'Tulasi' which is a faction drama and has a child sentiment too. The movie has Nayanatara, cast opposite Venky. The movie's unit is presently in Austria shooting a song. The producer D. Suresh Babu feels that Dasara is a good season to release, due to the holiday period and their banner's previous hit - Jayam Manadera too was released during the same time. Boyapati Srinu, who delivered the hit Bhadra directs this film, while Devi Sri Prasad scores the music. The audio of the film would release through Aditya Music in the first week of September.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Chiranjeevi to Direct???

As for the reliable sources from the film industry, Paruchuri brothers are getting ready with the script for Megastar's first directorial venture and Megastar is said to okayed the script. Megastar has just completed his SDZ shoot and holidaying in Bangalore. His directorial venture may begin after Ramcharan's Chirutha release.

Suhani loses Opportunities

Suhani, who earned a good name as a child artiste, decided to make her entry as heroine. However, her attempts to enter the film industry were waning away one after the other right in the beginning of her career.She was first selected as heroine for a film to be directed by Bapu, who is an extra-ordinary personality and every hero and heroine feel that it was a privilege to work with him.Surprisingly, the film that was planned by Chaitanya Cine Creations, had first announced the heroine's name than the hero and the unit had also conducted the photo sessions as well.But Bapu felt that the girl would be too younger in looks and replaced her with Charmme.After this, Suhani was selected opposite Nithin in a film 'Takkari' to be directed by Amma Rajasekhar, and due to some unavoidable circumstances, Suhani was again replaced with Sada.Now, Suhani is most likely to play heroine in a film to be produced by Thota Venkateswara Reddy under the direction of B Jaya.

Dil Raju plans with Srivaas

Producer Dil Raju, who is known for introducing new director with each of his film had changed his style this time.It may be recalled here that 'Lakshyam' produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) with Gopichand, Anushka, Jagapatibabu and Kalyani in the lead directed by debutant Srivas was a big hit.The success made Dil Raju to turn his eyes towards this director. So, Dil Raju is planning a film with Srivas as director.But for 'Dil' all the other films produced by Dil Raju had debutant directors. They are 'Arya' with Sukumar, 'Bhadra' with Boyapati Sreenu, 'Bommarillu' with Bhaskar, 'Munna' with Vamsi Paidipalli.Now, he is planning a heavy budget film with a young hero under the direction of Srivas.

"DHEE" 150 DAYS FUNCTION IN SEPTEMBER

Telugu hero Vishnu told the media during the launch of Extension wings at Thinksmart, a special effects company owned by Mohan Babu family, that the 150 days function of "Dhee" will be held in September. "I am happy the film has completed 100 Days. What all comes further is bonus for our team."

Kamal Hassan 5crs Make-up in "DASAVATHARAM"

Versatile actor Kamal Haasan is making "Dasavataram" in Tamil and one is sure it will be dubbed into Telugu. The latest to join the film's crew are seven make up artists who are from London, California and New Jersey who are likely to contribute to Kamal Haasan's make up in the movie 'Dasavatharam'. Special care is being taken in this movie to ensure that Kamal looks different in the 10 different characters he is portraying in the film. Grapevine says that Kamal is spending almost 5 Cr only for his make up.

Satellite Right Prices of Recent Movies

Movie

Price (in Crores)

Channel

Pokiri

1.08

Maa TV

Pellaina Kothalo

1.00

Gemini

Dubai Seenu

1.10

Zee TV

Jagapathi Babu’s New Film

1.20

Third Party

Sainikudu

1.30

Zee TV

Annavaram

1.30

Zee TV

Munna

1.30

Zee TV

AMAV

1.40

Zee TV

Stalin

1.50

Maa TV

Yamadonga

1.75

Maa TV

Trisha's temple demolished

Trisha's fame and popularity are at the peak right now in Telugu. That is probably one of the reasons why an over-enthusiastic fan decided to build a temple for her.The incident happened near Rajamundhry. The fan didn't want to spend much from his pocket and therefore began to collect money from others. Finally, it reached the ears of the local police. They weren't amused by this new style of showing devotion to actresses, however popular they might be. They came to the spot and demolished the half-built temple.Years ago, in Tamilnadu, fans of Khushboo constructed a temple for her. That was demolished too but not before "pujas" were performed.It looks as if Trisha or the secretary of her fan club is slowly trying to spread her fan-club base to AP too!

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Mohanbabu In KS Ramarao's Next?


After playing the role of Lord Yama in Rajamouli's Yamadonga, Mohanbabu will be seen playing a pivotal role in producer KS Ramarao's next venture, to be directed by Puri Jagannath and starring Prabhas-Trisha in the lead, if rumors are to be believed.Differences arose between Mohanbabu and KS Ramarao during the Telugu film platinum celebrations but now the things have been sorted out.

Ramesh to produce Pawan's 'Puli'


Ramesh, top financier and producer, is all set to produce Pawan Kalyan's next film titled Puli (means tiger). The film sees the coming together of Pawan Kalyan and director S J Surya. They had earlier given Khushi, the biggest blockbuster in Pawan's career and one of the best love stories made in Telugu.Ramesh who recently remade Pokiri in Tamil with hero Vijay has bagged this most happening project, sources told us.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Nagarjuna bought BMW M6

Hero Nagarjuna is the first Indian to buy the most expensive luxury Car – BMW M6. Nag already possesses two luxury cars. He bought this BMW M6 recently and he proudly displays it.The specialty of the car is that it can run 250 Kms per hour. The color he has chosen is Silver Metallick Grey.

Jr. Rama Naidu to play hero


Jr. Rama Naidu, the son of noted producer D. Suresh Babu and grandson of Movie Mughal D. Rama Naidu is going be introduced as hero soon according to some sources. He is presently managing a graphics work unit called Spirit. It is learnt that D. Ramanaidu is going to produce the movie and it would go to sets in December 2007 and would be released during the summer of 2008.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

SDZ Censored; releases on 27th


The countdown for Megastar's Shankardada Zindabad has begun. The film was censored on Thursday, July 19, 2007. It was awarded clean 'U' certificate without any cuts. Directed by Prabhudeva, Shankardada Zindabad is remake of super hit, Lageraho Munnabhai. The film is releasing on July 27th, not on 25th.Gemini Film Circuits is producing it. After a long time, a Chiranjeevi's film was censored a week before than its release date.

Rajendra Prasad as cowboy in Hollywood film




Hero Rajendra Prasad is getting ready to star as South Indian cowboy in a Hollywood film titled "Quick Gun Murugan". The details of the cast and crew are coming up soon. At present, Rajendra Prasad's underproduction film with Visu Films International Pvt Ltd banner is titled Mee Sreyobhilashi, according to its producer CC Reddy. He said that the film's title is cent percent apt to the characterization of the hero. "With his rich track record of 30 years as a star artiste, he won the hearts of the audience with his Aa Naluguru, Erra Mandaram, Punya Sthree and such other films". The film is going for its next and final shooting schedule at the Horsley Hills and Srisailam from July 20. The postproduction works would start by month end. The film has relevalant social message. Incidentally, Rajendra Prasad's birthday falls on July 19. We wish him – Many Many Happy Returns of the Day.

Its Shriya Turn To Expose in Bikini


Post-Sivaji period of Shriya is not so fruitful for her as assumed earlier. She is not being called with any offers from any of the industries. She got only one offer to act with Ajith in a Tamil film. To turn the heads of everyone she gave a statement that she is ready to wear bikini and act.That really tempts many of the Kollywood and Tollywood producers for sure. She says that she is ready for swimsuit or a tiny two piece bikini. Just imagine! How hot that looks. Everything is fine, but can she trap Tollywood and Kollywood dropping a bikini on them?Well, She may be appearing in that hot attire in that Ajith's Tamil film itself.

Yamadonga's Record Satellite Rights Sale


The days of film business being entirely dependent on box-office collections alone are gone for good. These days, producers can get back good returns on their investments through sale of rights of Audio, VCD, DVD, Satellite Telecast and Internet Viewing. The centre of business attraction, at present, is the sale of satellite rights, which crossed the Rs. 1 crore mark last year. Zee TV purchased Stalin, Aadavari Maatalaku Ardhalu Verule, Munna and Dubai Seenu for Rs. 1.50, 1.40, 1.30 and 1.20 crores respectively. It is reported that MAA TV purchased the satellite rights of Yamadonga for a record Rs.1.75 crores.This is an obvious signal from the trade circles reflecting their immense confidence in the S.S.Rajamouli and NTR Jr. combo. All said and done, with the growing tussle between TV Channels to buy film telecast rights, the producers can heave a sigh of rich relief.

Venkatesh's Tulasi in Germany


Venkatesh's Tulasi has shifted to Germany now. A major schedule is planned there. Apart from two duets, some key scenes will be canned in Germany. This is the second time after Jayam Manadhera, Venkatesh's film is shooting in Europe for 'important scenes'.Interestingly, both the films are produced by Suresh Babu and have Rayalaseema factionism as backdrop.The unit consisting of Venkatesh, heroine Nayantara and director Boyapati Seenu has already left for Germany.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Prakash Raj - South India’s Costliest Character Artist


Prakash Raj became South India’s costliest character artiste with his remuneration figure going upto to Rs. 1 Cr for playing a vital role in a Tamil movie titled Arayan 305 il Kadaval (Gadhi No. 305 lo Devudu). This film is produced by Sankar, who earlier did Vadivel’s sensational film Imsai Arasan 23 Am Pulakesi (Himsinche 23 va Raju Pulakesi). Sankar is making this film on his own banner S Productions. Jyothirmayi and Madhumitha (Swapna Sundari) are playing the female leads. The story is about a couple of youth who fulfils their life ambition with the help of an unseen neighbour, Prakash Raj is said to have shown lot of interest in this story, by foregoing the offer in Mahesh Babu’s Athidi.

Don Shooting @ HSE


The shooting of Nagarjuna's Don is in progress at Hyderabad Stock Exchange, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.An action sequence is being picturised on Nagarjuna and Supreet (of Chatrapati fame) under the supervision of fight master Vijay. After this, the unit will move to Club Jayabheri, Madhapur.Four songs and a fight sequence have already been shot.

Prabhas in Yamadonga


It is established news that now a days many of the artistes though they are in the top position, without any sort of egoism are coming forward to play guest roles in some movies. Recently the audio of the film Yamadonga has been released. Jr. NTR and Mamatha Mohandas are playing main lead including Priyamani. However, young rebel star Prabhas is playing guest role in that film. This will boost the film still more in commercial aspects.Director Rajmouli is one of the creative directors who established his style in th industry and won the hearts of the people. His earliear films with Jr. NTR were super hits. Now he is once again coming with the film Yamadonga. In this film he developed a sequence of Yamadharbar with a flash back of late NTR and Soundarya which will be a special attraction and entertainment for the audience. As the director knows the pulse of the people he is creating some special effects with new technology of graphics. Definitely the audience falls in the trap of fantasy while watching the movie. This is the creativeness the director has.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Cheran to direct Venky's next film


Victory Venkatesh is presently busy with Boyapati Srinu's directed film that is tentatively referred as Tulasi. The unit is off to Germany to film songs. Suresh Productions banner is producing the film. Sources said that the production is wrapping up fast. Next film of Venkatesh might also happen for his home banner - Suresh Productions. This proposed film might be directed by Cheran with story provided by G.S.Rao. There is no official confirmation yet.

Sukumar to direct Siddarth?


Sources say that director Sukumar is likely to do a film for BVSN Prasad (producer of Chatrapati). The hero of the film is none other than Siddarth, according to unconfirmed reports.Sukumar's previous film Jagadam did not do great at the box office. After Jagadam, Sukumar is said to have readied a script with all commercial values. If this combination comes together, it sure makes a good project.

Udaykiran as Lakshmi Putrudu


Uday Kiran is playing hero in a bilingual film Lakshmi Putrudu being produced by Polisetty Rambabu under the direction of Tamil director Rajkumar on the banner of R.S. Films in Tamil as well as Telugu simultaneously. Diya is the heroine of the film. So far shooting of three songs and 70 percent of talkie was completed. The final schedule of the movie would begin from July 18. The producers are planning to release the film in the last week of August or in the first week of September. D. Imaan is scoring music for the movie. Satyaraj is playing the role of hero's father.

Nagarjuna son's launch in Sep?


Yet another star son is making debut this year. After megastar son Charan Teja, it is Nagarjuna son Chaitanya's time to enter as heroDil Raju is busy preparing everything for Chaitanya's grand entry. Yes, Dil Raju produces Chaitanya's maiden film as hero. His close associate Vasu is the director for this film.One of the best cameramen in Telugu who is very close to Nagarjuna has been taken for this project paying him the best remuneration for a cinematographer.Though hero Nagarjuna has earlier said that his son is not going to make debut this year, we came to know that the launch pad is very soon. Probably in September!

Priyamani opp Allu Arjun in Dil Raju, Bhaskar film



As per the relaible sources, Priyamani (Pellaina Kotthalo and Yamadonga fame) is all set to act in Dil Raju’s latest film which has Allu Arjun in the lead. This film is being directed by Bhaskar (Bommarillu fame). Shooting of the film will commence soon. Mani Sharma is roped in as the music director of this film. Though, Dil Raju's last film - Munna was an average grossed, the movie comes with good expectation as the other two big names on paper have delivered superhits - Bommarillu (Bhaskar) and Desa Muduru (Allu Arjun).

Monday, July 16, 2007

Athidi audio through Supreme Music


The audio of the movie Athidi directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Rameshbabu on the banner of Krishna Productions starring Prince Maheshbabu and Amritha Rao would be released into market through Supreme Music. Manisharma scored music for the movie. This is first Telugu movie for Amrita Rao.

Dil Raju plans a movie with Junior NTR



Dil Raju is planning a movie with Junior NTR. The movie is yet to be finalized. Director for the movie is also not known. Dil Raju previously produced super hit films like Dil, Arya, Bhadra, bommarillu, and recently Munna. He is currently producing a film with Allu Arjun directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar. Junior NTR is currently busy with Yamadonga being directed by S.S. Rajamouli. After Yamadonga NTR would play hero in Aswanidutt's film Kanthri under the direction of Meher Ramesh. After Kanthri, NTR could do Dil Raju's project.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Balakrishna -restart Narthanasaala with Kamilini

As for the unconfirmed news sources, Balakrishna who started his Narthanasaala film with Soundary as Droupadi is to restart the film with Kamilini Mukharjee in the place of Soundarya. The film's shoot was stopped long back due to sudden expire of Soundarya in accident. This film is likely to take off once Ranga Panduranga finished.

Ravi Teja - Surrender Reddy Combo

Ravi Teja and "Athanokkade" fame Surrender Reddy are going to work for a movie.Ravi Teja is presently acting in the movie which is directed by V.V.Vinayak and produced under Lakshmi NarasimhaVisuals banner by new producers D.V.V Danayya.And Surrender Reddy is busy in Athidhi shooting with Mahesh Babu.Lets wait for more details...

Yama Donga Audio Rocking


The response for 'Yamadonga' album is very good and there are instant winners and slow winners in it. Although there are about 9 songs in the album, a few are short and simple like bit songs.The song 'Olammee' in NTR's voice stands on top and Daler Mehindi's 'Rabbaru Gaajulu' stood as instant mass beats. 'Noonugu meesaala' and 'Chalachallagali' are melodious with beat. 'Bhambham Chumbanala..' and 'Young Yama..' appears to have shot on Mohan Babu.Other songs 'Naachore..', 'Nuvvu Muttukunte..' and 'Srikara..' are also pleasing to senses.On a whole Keeravani conferred a very good album.

Venkatesh has 3 films to choose from after Tulasi


Hero Venakatesh's Tulasi in Suresh productions banner is in progress in and around Hyderabad. Boyapati Sreenu of Badra fame is directing the action movie. The film is likely to release in October. So what will be Venkatesh's next film. There are plenty of options for him to choose from. The first is with Nagam Ashok Kumar and the second is a film with Nallamalupu Srinivas and another is afilm for Kona Venkat. Venkatesh is yet to finalize one from these three options.

Sivaji - Overseas collections Rs37 crores


Rajini Kanth's Sivaji making new records in overseas collections too. The film is said to be collected Rs37 crores at the end of 4th week total of 200 thetares. The overseas rights of Sivaji was bagged by Ayyangaran for 2.5 million dollars, but the film is said to be collected 400% more than he invested.The film was released in 65 theaters in USA and collected 2 million dollars, in Canada, it collected 0.5 million dollars and London 0.75 million dollars..

Nag's Don to release in October


M L Kumara Choudary is making the film Don with Nag and Anushka in the lead, The next schedule of the film will begin in Bangalore very soon. Raghava Lawrence is directing and composing the scores for this film. M L Kumara Choudary is planning to release the film in October.The movie is bieng made with many highlights.

'Shankar Dada Zindabad' shoots in RFC


Canning of a song is in progress for 'Shankar Dada Zindabad' directed by Prabhudeva and produced on the banner of Gemini Film Circuits with Padma Bhushan, Mega Star, Dr Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak in the lead at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.Srikanth and other dancers were also involved in the choreography of the song. With this the unit would wrap up the shooting process.It is well aware that the Mega Star is going to preach Gandhism and bring about a change in the crooked minds. The Gandhigiri done by Mega Star would be the highlight.Already one item song 'Aakaleste…' was canned on Yana Gupta recently.Another interesting feature is that Power Star Pawan Kalyan is going to flash in the film in a special guest role. It is also well known that Allu Arjun and Raviteja also shook legs with Chiranjeevi and Srikanth for a song.The music scored by Devisri Prasad already started reverberating in the Telugu-speaking households and the audio was proved to be a big hit.The producers are planning to release the film on July 26.

6 different hairtyles in Athidi



If Superstar Rajnikanth could don fifteen different hairstyles and getups in Sivaji, why would our own superstar be any lesser. In his upcoming film Athidi, Prince Mahesh Babu is going to don 6 different hair styles in each of the six songs in the film. But, through out the film he would have the regular hairstyle, which he has been maintaining in Pokiri and Sainikudu. Mahesh’s personal hairstylist Sania, form Mumbai would be executing this experiment. Mani Sharma scores the music for this film, which is being directed by Surender Reddy. Reddy’s previous films are Athanaokkade and Ashok. The movie has Bollywood glamdoll Amrita Rao in the lead. The film’s audio would release on the 9th of August, which incidentally is Mahesh’s birthday while the movie itself would release in September 2007.