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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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...
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.
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..
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.
