Mokshagna in OKKAMAGADU !!

Balakrishna's son Mokshagna is making debut. According to sources, the young Nandamuri kid will appear in YVS's Okkamagadu for a brief time. Though it is not a 'role' or 'character', Mokshagna will be seen before the credits roll on, sources informed.YVS who is die-hard fan of Late NTR is making the film to be a treat for Nandamuri fans. In every YVS's film, a sloka along with Late NTR's photo appears. Soon after this Mokshagna will be seen, sources informed us.The film is set in a faction backdrop and has NBK playing dual roles. Simran, Anushka and Nisha Kothari are the heroines.Music is by Manisharma and the film is slated for January 11, 2008 release.

Gowtam Menon to direct Mahesh Babu

Gowtam Menon who made a name for himself as a stylish director with slick flicks like Kakha Kakha (Gharshana in Telugu) and Raghavan in the past is all set to direct Mahesh Babu very soon. On his visit to Hyderabad to promote his latest release Raghavan, Gowtam Menon has revealed this news to the press.

EVV to direct Aryan Rajesh

Though Aryan Rajesh, son of senior producer and director EVV Satyanarayana, made his debut as hero through 'Hai' produced by Dr D Ramanaidu under his father's direction. But it failed to make a mark at the Box Office. None of his films gave him an expected break.He played hero in 'Sontham, Aadanthe Ado Type, Leela Mahal Centre' and of these only 'Leela Mahal Centre' ran for 100 days and others proved duds.Though his film 'Evadi Gola Vaadidi' produced by Lagadapati Sirisha and directed by EVV ran for Silver Jubilee, the credit went to the director and other comedians but the hero failed to get any kind of credit.It is worth mentioning here that EVV's younger son Naresh proved himself a hero and is giving successive hits. So, EVV had decided to give a good hit to his elder son at any cost.So, he is planning a film in his own direction on their own banner with Aryan Rajesh as hero. The film is most likely to go to sets in November.

Simbhu to sing for Balakrishna

Simbhu is a Tamil hero and he has got good singing abilities. He sung a couple of songs in Tamil. He is going to sing for Balkrishna for his current film. The director is said to be already consulted Simbu and Simbu has agreed to sing Telugu song for Balakrishna.

Ram-Genelia film launched

Sravanthi Ravikishore is making a film with director Sreenu Vytla. Ram and Genelia are playing the lead roles. The film was launched in Ramanaidu Studios today(7th of September). Dr Dasari and K Raghavendar Rao attended the launching cermony. Devi Dree Prasad is composing the music and the regular shoot begins from 24th of September.

Nudity Of Indian Heroines On Silver Screen

Celina Jaitley freshly gave a statement that she would act nude on screen if she gets a Hollywood chance. In fact there has been an opinion that Indian actresses don't show interest in acting nude on screen. Celina may break that assumption soon, opine many. Let us recall a few Indian actresses who have shown nude on silver screen. It was Anu Agarwal who acted in an English flick showing her naked bust. It was then Deepthi Bhatnagar who has shown every inch of her nude body but with wet element wearing a very transparent white cloth on body. Indira Varma is another actress who acted complete nude in Meera Nair's Kama Sutra and she got a few Hollywood films too after that. Radhika Choudary is another nude actress in the same film that got no big chances after that. Deepa Sahi, the wife of Bollywood director Ketan Mehta also acted complete nude in Maya Memsaab. Dimple Kapadia also acted topless in Sagar and Jaanbaaz. Simi Agarwal also did the same in Mera Naam Joker.Coming to South Indian actresses, the list goes big with the advent of Malayalam films. Kimi Katkar, Jayamala, Suganthi and many have shown themselves nude and semi nude on screen. So, it's not new if Celina shows now. She will join in this band wagon.

'Mr Medhavi' completes talkie

The talkie part shooting of 'Mr Medhavi' directed by Neelakanta and produced by B Rama Rao on the banner of Lifestyle Art Pictures with Raja and Genelia in the lead was completed recently.The film had an uninterrupted shooting for the past two months in and around Hyderabad.The director moulded the flick as a romantic entertainer. The director tried his best to portray the delicate feelings of the hero and heroine in a love track on the celluloid.
As per the story, the hero works in a corporate office, while the heroine was a NRI. Both of them fall in love with each other. Though the basic story is based on love theme, the film was not just aimed at youth audiences but could be enjoyed by the entire family by sitting together.
Canning of songs for the film would begin from September 17. Chakri is providing melodious music for the movie.

Riya Sen in Kantri?

Riya Sen is well-known for very glam roles in Bollywood. This beauty from Kolkata (she's daughter of erstwhile Bengali Beauty Queeen Moon Moon Sen) is all set to star opposite NTR in his next film titled Kantri.According to our sources, she is penciled in to do the second lead which was originally offered to Zia Khan (of Nishabd fame). Now, Ria Sen is finalized for this role. Hansika Motwani is the main heroine. The film produced by C Ashwinidutt will be launched on September 14th. With stupendous success of Yamadonga, Kantri carries a great craze. Meher Ramesh is making his Telugu debut as director. He earlier assisted Poori Jagannadh and later directed two Kannada films - Ajay and Veera Kannadiga (remakes of Okkadu and Andhrawala respectively).

Tamil writers scripting Chiranjeevi's film

Grapevine has it that three top Tamil writers are working on our Megastar Chiranjeevi's film. According to sources, the three writers - Bhupathi, Vallasurai and Krishnaswamy - are preparing a script for Chiranjeevi's 150th film. It will also be directed by none other than Chiranjeevi and his wife Sureka acts as producer for this film.More details are awaited but the work for this special film of Chiranjeevi is going on at brisk progress.

Ravi Teja and Anushka together again

Ravi Teja and Anushka paired together in Vikramarkudu. The film was a big hit and their pair is considered as hot. The lucky team are now joining in Suresh Productions' next film to be produced by Suresh Babu. "Kalisundam Raa" fame Uday Shankar will direct them. Presently discussions are going on and it will be launched very soon. Anushka is now shooting for "Arundhathi", while Ravi Teja is acting in director VV Vinayak's film.

Happy Days on 21 September

Sekhar Kammula’s college flick Happy Days is going to release on 21 September. The music scored by Mickey J Meyer is already a big success. Sekhar introduced 7 fresh faces with this film. Sekhar Kammula is releasing on his own in Nizam and Uttarandhra. Dil Raju bought the film for Andhra area. They are planning to release more number of prints in A centers as the film is aimed at college crowds.

Yamadonga - 2 Weeks 22+ Crores

Illeana to act in Mahesh's Athidhi!

If news from Filmnagar is to be believed, Illeana might shake legs with Mahesh Babu again. Grapevine has it that she will be doing an item number in Mahesh Babu's current film, Athidi. According to sources, presently discussions are going on to rope in her for a special song in the film.Mahesh and Illeana is a hit pair. Their first combination in Pokiri turned out to be highly successful. Director Surender is keen on roping her in for this film for a single song.Will Illeana agree for this? Let's wait and see.Amritha Rao is playing the female lead in this film which is scheduled for October 10th release.

Hi-tech team for Pawan’s Puli

Pawan Kalyan’s next venture Puli is going to have technicians of high caliber. SJ Surya (Kushi fame) directs this film. AR Rehman composes music. Ravi K Chandran handles cinematography. Financier turned producer Singanamala Ramesh will produce this film on grand scale. This film will go to floors after completion of Pawan Kalyan’s current film in the direction of Trivikram.

Jagapathi Babu’s special role in Nagarjuna’s Don

Jagapathi Babu’s second innings is more of multi-starrers. His role in Anukokunda Oka Roju was much appreciated, while he got a thumbsup from the viewers as Gopichand’s elder brother in the superhit – Lakshyam. Now, he is playing another role – in Nagarjuna’s forthcoming Don. The role has a negative shade, something which is relatively new for Babu who plays the ‘good man’ most times. Director Lawrence himself plays an important role in this film which has Kajal Agarwal and Anushka Shetty cast opposite Nagarjuna. The movie is being produced by ML Kumar Chowdary on Sri Keerthi Creations. The audio scored by Lawrence would release on the 18th of November in Vizag, while the movie itself would release on the 20th of December.