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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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."
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.
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 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!
